Discovering Rural Ireland
Doohoma Head – photo by Nuala Irwin
This morning on Ireland AM we looked at some of the beautiful rural retreats around Ireland. (Watch the slot here) Read more 
Easter Breaks at Home & Abroad
Photo Credit: Failte Ireland
Spring has finally arrived and the fields are abound with sprightly lambs bouncing and bleating with the joy of life. The Easter bunny is busy packing his bag with chocolate eggs and other chocolatey treats, while parents are scouring the internet for things to do with the little ones during the holidays. Read more
Easter Breaks – Sunshine, City & Ski Breaks
One Easter Sunday, many moons ago, I remember there was some confusion over the delivery of our Easter eggs. My Mum was adamant the Easter Bunny had delivered them, but being the playful bunny he was, he’d hidden them somewhere in the house. Thus ensued a frenzied search for our eggs made of chocolate. We ransacked the house for hours, but it was fruitless. The eggs were nowhere to be found.
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Mother’s Day
Knockranny Hotel Spa
When I was young and couldn’t sleep, Mum would sit in my room and tell me about a pink fluffy cloud. She’d describe it and tell me to lie on it and then, in a soft voice, she’d talk through relaxing every part of my body. I’d be asleep by the time she got to my knees. To this day, if I can’t sleep, I lie on my pink fluffy cloud. Read more
Ringing In The New Year With Family & Friends
Dover Beach, Barbados
2013 was a busy year, in a good way, but nonetheless busy as hell. Read more
What’s On Around Ireland This Halloween
Photo Credit: Discoverireland.ie
The dark nights are drawing in and clocks will be going back, which means one thing, the Halloween Bank Holiday is approaching. The country is gearing up for a week of scary forest walks, fancy dress parties, vampire infestations and lots more! Read more
Ireland’s Treasures
Photo Credit: Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Last week I wrote about girls weekend breaks in Lisbon and Bordeaux, two cities I love. However, no matter how much you want to, sometimes it’s just not possible to get a weekend abroad with the girls. Read more
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Some of my best holiday memories are those I’ve had with the girls. Admittedly, these trips are less frequent now, but they are just as fun. Read more
Asian Adventures
Thailand
Sometimes we choose a holiday where we do nothing but unwind. Then there are times when we choose one for adventure; where the sounds, smells and sights are foreign and intoxicating.
The second time I visited South East Asia I went for 4 months, starting in Vietnam. I’d decided to travel alone, much to the heartache of my parents. They were beside themselves with worry, but I moved ahead with my plans regardless. Read more
Europe’s Friendliest City
Photo Credit: Discoverireland.ie
Earlier this month, Conde Nast Traveler unveiled its list of the friendliest and unfriendliest cities around the world and it has to be said, Ireland ranked pretty high. The medieval city of Kilkenny came ninth and was the only European city in the Top Ten. Dublin came in at Number 13 and Cork, Number 20. Read more
Julianne Mooney 