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 …
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 an event. On a …
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’s 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 in Waterford, on the Copper Coast – a beautiful, clean and very private sheltered beach. As with many of the …
At the very top of my little town, slightly off the beaten track, lies Tramore Guillamene at Newtown Cove in Waterford. This is something I implore 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 just don’t compare …
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’m 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 Cork, which we had the pleasure of stumbling across recently. The Eco-Boardwalk runs along the back of the …
Looking for somewhere to spend a warm but rather blustery Sunday afternoon, Jon and I headed to Hook Lighthouse in Wexford. Hook Lighthouse Wexford Ireland: The Oldest in the World Hook Lighthouse in Ireland is the oldest operational lighthouse in the world. It was also voted number one lighthouse in the world, with the Lonely Planet …
