We both need a good long holiday. We haven’t really taken the time for one this year and one of the consequences is that we are getting a bit tired a lot of the time. So my bright idea last week was to get away for the long weekend to Connemara. We have been to …
This is an unashamed plug for a friend who runs a walking holidays company. Macs Adventures arrange hill walking tour and cycling holidays all over Europe. Being a bit of a hill walker myself this gets my interest. However I first thought when looking at walking holidays – Why would I pay for someone to …
Getting a bit tired of paying way over the odds for weekends cottage rentals we decided to try a hostel last weekend. I managed to find Cnocnafeola a hostel in the Mourne Mountains on the internet. I wonder how we used to find places pre-internet, for so many things now I along with millions of …
Downings, which is located in North West Donegal, Ireland is one of the most scenic areas on the Atlantic Ocean. And, the facilities on offer for a complete and relaxing family holiday are second to none. One proviso though, the weather. Sometimes the wind gets up but for the serious windsurfer, this is a boost. …
Henry Street is located just off O’Connell Street (Dublin’s main thoroughfare) right in the heart of the city. If heading north on O’Connell Street, just take a left at ‘The Spire’ and you’re there! Henry Street is definitely the place to go if you want to shop ’til you drop, as it’s literally overflowing with …
