Youghal or Y’all
Youghal, pronounced Y’all, is a lovely coastal town in Souther Ireland. Youghal has a large marina and a great Main Street with lots of shops…
A Day in Waterford
Reginald’s Tower is the oldest civic building in Ireland and has been in continuous use for 800 years. The spiral stairs are imbedded in the…
Ardmore. County Waterford
The Round Tower in Ardmore with its beautiful view of the sea was built in the 12th C. It is one of the best preserved…
Scones in the Food Processor
Had some scone baking time with friends this week so thought I’d pass along some tips. First choose a recipe. I wanted to try a…
RecentThrifting Finds
Thrifting isn’t always about the big finds. Sometimes the smaller things can be just as much fun and useful besides. Yesterday we brought home some…
Ireland
Dungarvan is a small town situated on Dungarvan Harbour about 26 km from Waterford. It is located at one end of the “Greenway” a walking…
Fota House and Gardens,
Fota House and Gardens are on Fota Island on the way to Cobh. If you have a Heritage Pass you can use it to gain…
Kinsale, Charles Fort, and the Lusitania Memorial
Kinsale is a beautiful town billed as the Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. It is situated on a yacht-filled harbor with Charles Fort and…
Jameson Distillery, Midleton and Elm Tree Restaurant
We had been on several distillery tours by the time we got to Midleton but this Jameson tour was one of my favorites. It is…
Cobh and the Titanic Experience
Cobh is an interesting town to visit for it’s location on a large island in South Cork and for it’s connection to the Titanic. We…