Derry and Beyond
I remember driving past the sign for Derry on a trip to Dundalk and Carlingford and noting it in my notepad in my head to revisit. Roll on a few months and I found myself looking at Airbnb for Derry spurred on by a friend […]
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The Rose Hotel Tralee – Irish Hospitality At Its Best In Kerry
I am constantly reading reviews of places to visit in Ireland and as a solo traveller with small children, I need to do my homework before I venture into the unknown. As a single parent of two small children and always looking for an affordable […]
Swimming, Start Ups And Surviving It All…
As Dory says in Finding Nemo, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming….” And that is exactly what many newcomers to sea swimming are continuing to do, well past the lockdowns and isolation periods of Covid 19. The sea has always been there, the sunrises and […]
Exploring some of the popular visitor sites along the Wild Atlantic Way
My road trip with my eight-year-old twins exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. My plans to go to Donegal for St Patrick’s weekend this year were tainted by Covid and everything had to be canceled. I was devastated as it was my birthday also that weekend […]
Just keep Swimming……
I was delighted to feature on Ripple Effect Ireland’s Instagram community page in a feature where they chat to sea swimmers from everywhere. 🙂 How do you feel when you have been for a sea swim? I feel delighted I did it, especially in […]
Summer fun…
I was worried when I collected the kids from their last day of school at the end of June, what the hell do I do now. I’m not one for summer camps, I never did them with my oldest son, perhaps as it was only […]
Time out…
Yes, mothers out there like me, looking to keep the little ones busy, this website has great tips and plenty to read on parenting. Have a look: http://www.onefamily.ie 10 Ways to Make the Most of School Breaks Time off: If you work outside of the home, […]
Back to life, Back to reality….
It’s hard to believe I have finished my year studying. Where exactly does time go? If anyone feels they can’t do something new, try it first and then see. For me, everything fell into place so I was meant to do this course. My last […]
Funday Sunday
White Rock beach is situated between Killiney and Dalkey. A lovely walk from either direction will bring you to this lovely cove type beach. Popular with locals as its quieter than busy Sandycove beach in Dun laoghaire. Be prepared for a descent down to the […]
Bank holiday bliss…
Another trip to River Valley holiday park, topped off with the infamous Teddy’s ice cream at Dun Laoghaire park. What more can four and a half-year-old twins want…So, normally a bank holiday weekend can be a long one but I have found the kids are […]
Happy kids=happy moms
This is just one gem of a place to go with the kids for a weekender or longer…. Close to Arklow, Wicklow and with Brittas Bay only a short drive away, its got it all, that’s if you can get the kids to leave the […]
Girl time….
What’s a girl to do…great place in Bray, kids are free with mammys…. www.facebook.com/pg/Elegantnailandbeautybar/about