Kildare the home of Cutlery and Kings this Travel Tuesday
County Kildare It may only be October but as I was driving down to Kildare last week the news on the radio sent out the scary headline that there’ll be a scarcity of gifts on […]
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Time to Explore Waterford this Travel Tuesday
Waterford Treasures I’ve a penchant for museums and was in my element when I recently explored a cluster of museum gems under the umbrella of Waterford Treasures. They are all conveniently located in Waterford’s Viking […]
Autumn Couples Breaks with Original Irish Hotels
Autumn is a lovely time to go for a weekend break around Ireland. Original Irish Hotels have a super selection to suit all couples looking for some time away. I’ve put together a […]
Antrim’s Causeway Coast on Travel Tuesday
I found myself lacing up hiking boots and donning a hard hat last week on the beautiful Antrim Coast. It might seem extreme for a coastal stroll, however The Gobbins Cliff Path Walk is […]
Athlone is the Jewel in Ireland’s Hidden Heartland
Athlone I’m always looking for places in Ireland that are easy to get to. Located in the ‘dead centre’ of Ireland and with a local brewery that boasts that name, Athlone is just 90 minutes […]
Brooks Hotel Book of the Month
I’m delighted to announce that my novel Journey to the Heartland has been chosen by Brook’s Hotel in Dublin to be their Book of the Month. This means that copies will sit in the resident’s lounge and residents […]
More to See in Monaghan
I’ve been exploring Ireland’s Ancient East over the past few weeks and I’ve been fascinated that there is so much to see and do. Stories emerge from the wonderous eastern landscapes and there is something […]
Ireland has a New Museum and it’s about Time!
The Irish Museum of Time Speaking of the launch of Ireland’s newest museum, Waterford Treasures Museum Director Eamonn McEneaney says, “This is the finest collection of Irish timepieces in the world. Waterford Treasures is proud […]
Great Stays and Days out in Kildare
As the country prepares for intercounty travel I’ve some lovely suggestions for a Day Trip to Kildare. The rush to be by the sea might be great for many but Kildare has so much to […]
Get into the Swing for Summer Holidays on Newstalk
It’s time to get into the swing of travel again! And it’s good to be back on The Hard Shoulder. Today is all about what has opened up this week and what we can look […]