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 …
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 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 …
At the very top of the small town I live in, slightly off the beaten track, is Tramore Guillamene at Newtown Cove, in Waterford. This is something I suggest you to see if you are ever in the area. I thought we had some lovely views when living in Surrey in the U.K. but they …
Beginning humbly in 1993 as a one day event ‘simply to have some fun’, Waterford Spraoi has since become a three-day tradition, not only with the residents of Waterford but with visitors from across the globe. Waterford Spraoi has continued to grow in popularity and size to become one of the best and most renowned …
I seem to be forever stumbling across hidden treasures in Ireland. Every town I visit seems to have something beautiful, interesting, quirky or magnificent to offer its visitors. Case in point: let’s take a look at Youghal Eco Boardwalk in County Cork, which we had the pleasure of stumbling across recently when we were out …
Looking for somewhere to spend a warm but rather blustery Sunday afternoon, Jon and I headed to Hook Lighthouse in Wexford on the recommendation of my Dad. We jumped in the car and made the hour or so journey, and I am so glad we did. Hook Lighthouse Wexford Ireland: The Oldest in the World Hook …
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 …
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 …
