Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal drive in the world, and believe me when I tell you, the scenery is simply spectacular. Last year I shared an infographic on places to visit along the Wild Atlantic Way. But today I’m delighted to share news of a wonderful documentary featuring Ireland’s amazing coastline. […]
Archives for July 2015
Hay Foot, Straw Foot
“Hay-foot, straw-foot” was a term my late granny loved to use as we marched around her West Cork farm. “Let’s go east for the pigs. Come on now. Hay foot, straw foot.” I remember asking granny why she said “hay-foot, straw-foot”, and she explained that years ago in Ireland hay and straw were […]
The Meaning Of the Trinity Knot Plus A Giveaway for a Celtic Mother’s Knot Necklace
Celtic patterns and knots are beautiful, mystical symbols of Ireland used to represent faith, love, and unity. The trinity knot, a simple interwoven loop with neither a beginning nor an end, is an exquisite emblem of infinity and eternity. In today’s post we’ll explore the history and significance of the trinity knot. And I’m delighted […]
Easy Summertime Strawberry Mousse Dessert
Summertime is berry time, and strawberries are some of my favorite summer berries. I love to whip up this delicious, easy strawberry mousse dessert for a summer treat. No bake desserts are best for hot summer days and this one is cool, and refreshing served straight from the refrigerator. No cooking, no baking, only cleaning […]
Giveaway Time – Enter To Win A Signed Copy Of “Dancing To An Irish Reel”
Dancing To An Irish Reel is an intriguing novel about a single American female, Hailey, who leaves the record business in Los Angeles, and relocates to Connemara on the west coast of Ireland. There she meets her love interest, Liam Hennessy, a traditional Irish musician, who in true Irish fashion is scared witless at the […]
The End Of An Era – Postal Codes Have Arrived In Ireland
Today is a day for the history books in Ireland. Official postal codes are being introduced throughout the Republic of Ireland. What? A country without postal codes? Until today, Ireland was a numberless country, toying with global logistics gurus throughout the world, by using personalized addresses with mysterious locations known only by the […]
