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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
