This Summer we enjoyed climbing the new path up Knocknarea in Strandhill, Sligo. We were blessed with a beautiful clear blue sky and both the climb and the views were incredible. There were a group of us, cousins between 9 and 20 and then the older gang. A lot of steps no trouble to the …
For the past two weeks at The Old Rectory Bed and Breakfst and Self Catering Leitrim I have been slowly working my way through the garden putting it to bed for the Winter and getting in all the Spring bulbs. And during that time I have had a great companion, who checks out my work …
I made an interesting discovery this Summer while spending a day in Dublin with my friend from Wicklow before heading off to the International Quilt Show in Birmingham for the day. Every year for quite some time sand sculptures are created in the courtyard of Dublin Castle for us all to go and see free …
I grew up in Trim and am always aw struck by Trim Castle. I think I am right in saying it is the largest Norman Castle in Ireland build by Hugh de Lacy and his son over a 30 year period. I spent a lot of time there as a child and when we had …
Taking on any project in a house can be daunting, taking on chimney’s that are taller than you with five chimney’s in each breast big enough that you can get into one of them is quite a task. I used to think that Mary Poppin’s was a bit farfetched with the chimney sweep in the …
The Old Rectory Self Catering Apartments With the fantastic Summer we had last year in Ireland The Old Rectory farm took advantage of it like thousands of other farmers and did some reseeding. Patrick reseeded our big field in the front of the house. It was quite an exciting process to watch, first the field …
The Crafty Ladies of Carrigallen have been working on their Gathering Event for some time now and next Tuesday the 24th of September will see The Gathering Stitches Event get under way. It starts at 2pm in the afternoon and runs until 8pm in the evening. The main event is the collecting of patchwork squares …
Boyle Model Railway was created by The Menshed in Boyle. Padraig and I went to see it last Thursday and we were very impressed. We both have an interest in model trains and we were excited when we received an invitation to go and have a look. It is a great project taken on by …
The Old Stables Self Catering Apartments were officially opened by the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan and it was a lovely occassion. He spoke about the project and the importance of the tourism industry and encouraging and supporting existing businesses to expand in this ecomony. He was impressed by the standard of the work and the …
Today one of Emma’s puppies was donated to Irish Dogs for the Disabled. It was a very exciting day Aoife and Pat met James from Irish Dogs for the Disabled in Athlone and did the hand over. He arrived safely and is already up on their facebook page along with another puppy who arrived today …