Let’s be honest, we’re all still recovering from the festive season of plum puddings, hot toddies and cheesy movies. There are times I almost feel like a pudding myself. Which can only mean one thing; it’s New Year’s resolution time again. But what if this year, you combined something light-hearted, like ‘have more fun!’, with [...]
Winter, eh? What’s it all about? Biting cold, eight sweaters on at once, only the thickest, fluffiest slippers will do. Nope. For some people, winter means ‘Right, boots on, huge walk in frosty fantasy land and a hot whiskey as reward. Grab your mittens!’ These guys are on to something, and they’re in very good [...]
We’ve all been there. Rise with the lark, taxi to the airport, check in, through security, sit down, miserable that you’re leaving and with two hours until your flight departs. The terminal is quiet save for a few diners sipping coffee and munching on breakfast. Breakfast? Now there’s a way to kill a few hours [...]
‘Go where Ireland takes you’ we’re always telling you. Well today, we’re giving you hints, especially for those who’ll drive where Ireland takes them. Promise to keep your eyes on the road as guest blogger Fiona Hilliard reveals four of the most scenic drives in Ireland. The Burren, County Clare In a quiet, unassuming corner [...]
Writer and photographer Adrian Hendroff never ceases to be inspired by Ireland’s landscape. A qualified Mountain Leader, he offers advice on hill-walking and mountaineering around Ireland, and gives us a sneak preview of all his favourite peaks “Ireland’s landscape is varied and distinctive. Beyond the low-lying plains of the midlands are untrodden high places that [...]
