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 …
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Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens – Magic at Christmas
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 …
Waterford Local Experts Programme
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 Viking Triangle Ireland
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 …
Ballydowane Bay Waterford Ireland
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 …
Tramore Guillamene, Waterford, Ireland
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 …
Spraoi 2019: All At Sea in Waterford For This Year’s Exciting Art’s Festival
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 …
Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum and Wine Vault
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 …
Tramore Doneraile, Waterford, Ireland
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 …