Things To Do

A Meal with Friends at Ballinamore

by | 13th December 2019

A relaxing drive through the Irish countryside can lead you to some wonderful places. The route to Ballinamore certainly passes some eye-catching scenery as the road meanders through a series of quiet villages that no matter how small always seem to have a pub that doubles as something else. Ballinamore is no exception and is […]

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Lough Key Forest and Activity Park

by | 31st May 2018

If you’re looking for a place to while away the day and keep the whole family entertained, then we can thoroughly recommend Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Tucked away off the road to Boyle in County Roscommon, Ireland. it is a magical place packed with activities and enough space simply to walk and enjoy […]

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A Walk Near Corlea, Longford

by | 4th March 2018

The trip up to Corlea Trackway, near Keenagh, was meant to be an opportunity to take some pictures of the wooden iron age road unearthed from the bog after two thousand years and now housed in the centre built especially to preserve it. We could have had a coffee or tea in the cafĂ© and […]

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Athlone Town

by | 4th March 2018

Even on a winters day, Athlone is an interesting historical place to while away some time. Amongst many shops (both on street and in a shopping centre – that has an arts and craft shop), there are many fabulous places to eat. Two of our favourite places to eat are Beans & Leaves and Bastion […]

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