Pre Covid-19, I always looked upon shopping by appointment as the reserve of the super-rich/elite and to be honest, as a little bit pointless for the average shopper. Since the pandemic however, and having tasted the delights of shopping by appointment for myself, I’m actually all for making this somewhat normal practice in the future. Hear me …
Christmas may seem like the most difficult time of year to watch the pennies. There is so much to do and buy over the festive season that by January 1st many of us are left scratching our heads trying to retrace the final steps of that bonus cheque. Being from a large family, I’m well used …
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 …
It’s October and the start of the spooooookkkyyyy month. So, to kick things off, let’s take a look at the Top 10 Family Halloween Movies to really get you in the mood for the haunting season. Hocus Pocus (1993): Three witches, executed in the 17th century, return to Salem to wreak havoc and rid the …
As the sun sets on Summer and we welcome the beginnings of Autumn, I was suprised to be able to get one last glorious beach day in last weekend. This time, we discovered Ballydowane Bay Waterford, on the Copper Coast – a beautiful, clean and very private sheltered beach. As with many of the beautiful …
My mum was over visiting me from England last week and as we both love museums and galleries, I took the opportunity to spend the afternoon with her at the Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum Viking Triangle Located in the Viking Triangle in Waterford City on the Quay, there are three Museums …
Anxiety plagues me constantly. It follows me around no matter how much I try to shake it off or ignore that sick feeling that creeps into my stomach and takes over my head and makes me dizzy – E.V.E.R.Y.D.A.Y. Depression however, for me personally whilst considerably depleting, is mainly situational. When I feel depressed, it …
I decided to explore my new home town today and stumbled across the Tramore Doneraile Walk. I’ve recently moved from Surrey in the U.K. to Tramore, a small coastal town in the south-east of Ireland to live closer to my Dad for a while. Headphones in and ambling to the beat, I was aiming for …
I’ve been really eager to introduce my boyfriend to as much Irish History as possible now that we’ve moved to Ireland permanently. So I suggested that we head for an afternoon out at The Irish National Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig, County Wexford. Having visited the Park once as a child, I remembered it is set …
