It’s All Play In Galway Bay…
Leaving the M50 and heading to Galway for a 24 hour visit before the return to school, was exactly what we needed, as August went by in a showery flash. Hoping for sunshine, which came out a few times and as quick, was gone again. Such is an Irish summer and with a family that […]
Come fly with me…to Donegal
“Have you ever flown to Donegal?” I was asked recently. I hadn’t and so my next road trip to Donegal quickly turned into an air trip and car hire adventure for me and my twins. I really don’t mind the 3-4 hour drive and my children don’t get travel sickness in the car but for […]
Rockstar Living: Discover Tenerife’s Ultimate Getaway at the Hard Rock Hotel
My latest ‘cruise experience’ didn’t take place on a ship, but it started in Dublin. A four-hour flight later, after glimpses of distant volcanic islands and endless ocean below, we began our descent into Tenerife. The view immediately brought back memories of the movie ‘Jurassic World’ — that mix of awe and suspense as they […]
From Tweed furnishings to Lakeside views – Davey John’s Forge Cabin’s Review
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 I would suggest a 2–3-day trip to include a stay […]
From the bustle of Galway through picturesque Connemara – The Artist’s Way
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 sent my application in while also investigating the possibility of […]
To pee or not to pee
So, just when you have got the night toilet training all done after a year, one twin starts wetting again. I give up. When does it all get easier with twins. I don’t want to hear that word here “never”. So now I start all over again, getting up from my bed to lift them, […]
Dinner for three
My least favourite time of the day is dinner time. It is a challenge both mentally and physically. My twins are now four. My son has been a fussy eater since he could eat. When they were smaller and in the baby seats at the table, I would have to strap my son in a […]