The long and winding road to Cork from Dublin had a lovely surprise at the end of it, in the form of The Maryborough Hotel and Spa in Douglas, a hidden gem awaiting discovery. Having frequented Cork City on numerous occasions, I opted to visit […]
It began in 2022, I wanted to do some road trips around Ireland with my 8-year-old twins. After the arduous isolation periods of the pandemic, I felt claustrophobic and needed to pack up my car and just drive. And I needed to do it on […]
Experience the allure of the newly revamped Lawlor’s Hotel, where tradition meets modern luxury in the heart of Naas. This iconic establishment has undergone a remarkable transformation, introducing exciting additions such as Vi’s Restaurant and a captivating round cocktail bar (named after the illustrious Violette […]
Visit The Newpark hotel in Kilkenny for their ‘Wonka in Jurassic’ experience. Enjoy Willy Wonka’s magical adventures in Dinoland, along the way look out for the Oompa Lumpas, the Easter Bunny and watch out for their moving Dinosaurs. Enjoy the magic of their mini Fairy […]
There’s only one place to stay in Donegal that offers authenticity and serenity – Davey John’s Forge Cottage & Cabins. Here’s why… A beautifully located, lakeside escape, less than 30 minutes from the bustle of Letterkenny. The drive from Dublin is approx. 4 hours so […]
Every January I create a vision board and it is placed in my office at eye level behind my laptop. I spend a couple of nights snipping and cutting photos from numerous magazines and newspapers, to keep me focused throughout the year. I always stick […]
We took off for Dunfanaghy from a thundery, wet Dublin. Car stacked with the important stuff – iPad, switches, chargers and most important, the car snacks. My daughter is always in charge of the road trip snacks. Google maps stated under four hours, I added […]
I found myself on the Galway motorway twice in one week, the first trip was for a story I had pitched to a newspaper. I had come across a Facebook post advertising a free rest retreat for single parents in Connemara. I was intrigued and […]
Achill Island has been on my list to visit since last year even before the Oscar-nominated movie ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ and its popular landscape caught global attention. Keem Bay has been calling me for a swim and I have it on my vision board, another […]
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 […]
Before Covid, I had Iceland on a list of places I wanted to visit. I am a cold creature and an early morning person who enjoys sunrises from different locations but on doing my research, the sunrise in Reykjavik is 10 50 am in December. […]
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 […]