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 …
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Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens at Christmas
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 …
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’s Viking Triangle: A Walk Around
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 …
Ballydowane Bay in Waterford
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 …
Tramore Guillamene – Newtown Cove
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 …
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 …
Youghal Eco Boardwalk
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 …
Hook Lighthouse: Number One in the World
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 …
Waterford 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 Waterford Medieval Museum. Located in the Viking Triangle in Waterford City on the Quay, there are three Museums to choose from: Waterford Medieval Museum, Reginald’s Tower …