Christmas in Ireland begins in early December and is often celebrated as a welcome break from the cold. Christmas brings out the best in Ireland and the Irish, from cheerful festivals to wild acts of machismo, pleasant reunions, melodic church celebrations, and weeks of partying. According to a survey conducted by Kilkenny Design: 97% say …
Follow my blog with Bloglovin How and What I got In My Free everymum Gift Bag As soon as I found out I was pregnant I was straight online looking for support sites and apps I could use to keep an eye on everything. I came across the everymum website which I’ve been using ever …
Ireland recently began to ease lockdown restrictions meaning outdoor attractions and the like could finally reopen – I jumped at the chance to get out of the house with the Mr and so we ended up visiting Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford. What is Mount Congreve Gardens? At just over six months pregnant now, I’ve …
I normally fly when I travel between England and Ireland, but when I need my car, I take the ferry via Wales. Recently, I tried Irish Ferries Club Class on my crossing – here’s what I thought of Club Class on the Isle of Inishmore (between Rosslare and Pembroke). Why I Chose Irish Ferries Club …
If you’re ever visiting this part of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle is a must-see attraction. We visited on a rainy January afternoon and it made for a great day out. I really enjoy learning about Irish history and Kilkenny Castle has a lot to offer in this regard. Kilkenny Castle History – Snapshot Kilkenny Castle dates …
As a child visiting my Dad in the holidays, I could never understand why Halloween in Ireland was such a big deal. Sure, we always celebrated Halloween in England: trick or treating as kids, perhaps a fancy dress party with a bit of apple-bobbing. However, when I used to spend the Halloween holiday in Ireland, …
A look back at our trip to Center Parcs Longford Forest We were extremely lucky to have been able to visit the new Center Parcs Longford Forest site in March. We were the last weekend of bookings allowed to stay prior to the first lockdown. Longford Forest is Center Parcs’ newest site and their first …
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens -The Enchanted Garden & Fairy Dome at Christmas Just a few minutes walk from my home is a hidden gem of a spot: the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Having never visited before, I decided to double dose and go twice this festive period, as they were holding …
I had the pleasure of attending the Waterford Local Experts Programme arranged by Fáilte Ireland this week, and held at The Tower Hotel on Waterford Quay. The Local Experts concept is a huge initiative arranged by Fáilte Ireland to offer free and practical guidance to local companies and their staff, assisting them in widening their …
Waterford, one of Ireland’s oldest cities, is steeped in history and evidence can be found at every turn. Founded in 914 by Viking settlers, their impact remains prevelant today, especially when visiting Waterford Viking Triangle. Through the pictures I’ve taken, I’ll take you on a short walk around the area. This area of the city …
