Derry Halloween
Derry Halloween 2021 I adore Derry. I’ve visited several times over the last few years and each time is a treat. I’ve yet to visit during Halloween which is when I am told is the […]
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Halloween in Waterford
Halloween 2021 in Waterford There’s so much to do this October in the sunny south of the country and Waterford is fast becoming one of my favourite counties for so many reasons. It’s perfect […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Picnics around Ireland on Travel Tuesday’s Elaine Show
Travel Tuesday Picnics Elaine show 13th April It’s a perfect time of year to explore our own counties as the days are getting longer and the sun is shining. I’ve been gathering the best picnic […]