If you have never been to Achill Island you are well and truly missing out on what I would consider to be one of the best spots in all of Ireland. Located in County Mayo, you can access Achill Island easily by a road bridge where you can cross and be transported to another world!…Continue Reading “A Weekend In Achill”
In Ireland we have a saying that ‘West is Best’, and I might be slightly bias after a weekend in Connemara but there is a reason that saying exists! Connemara is a region in Galway full of lakes, beaches and mountains and is one of the most breathtaking locations in the country. The weather on…Continue Reading “A Weekend in Connemara”
Having lived in Dublin for almost five years, it is shocking that it has taken me so long to visit Wexford, also known as ‘The Sunny South East’. With blue skies and a bit of annual leave to spare (thank you Pandemic for your only silver lining!) I decided it was finally time to venture…Continue Reading “A Weekend In Wexford”
When I think of staycations in Ireland, for some reason I always seem to forget about County Clare! Having visited there recently it has sparked my memory of some really wonderful times I have had while there and decided to try and draw more attention to there as a weekend destination for the Summer. This…Continue Reading “Two Day Clare Itinerary”
Ireland is considering a relatively small country, so I think you would be surprised to learn just how many of us neglect travelling our emerald isle and seek adventure further afield. This is one of the reasons why it took me so long to venture as far as Donegal. Donegal is one of the most…Continue Reading “Two Day Donegal Itinerary”
I suppose it’s just because of pure familiarity but you always seem to neglect the amazing things you can do in your hometown. Now, I’m not actually from Adare but I’m not from too far away. I have always been a sucker for home but growing up Adare just seemed to be more of a…Continue Reading “Top 10 Things To Do In Adare”
Everyone loves a good, relaxing weekend – and my last weekend was just that. I had the pleasure of spending one night in Monart, a ‘destination spa’ down in Wexford. Nestled away at the edge of Enniscorthy this five-star hotel is a little slice of paradise. I spent a Friday night here recently as a…Continue Reading “A Night at Monart Destination Spa”
Electric Picnic is hands down my favourite festival in Ireland, and possibly my favourite festival in general. Electric Picnic is a music and arts festival held every year in Stradbally, Co.Laois in Ireland which brings around 80,000 through the gates each day. It is as much a festival for older crowds and families as it…Continue Reading “The Guide To Electric Picnic”