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Advent markets are wonderful occasions to get you in the festive mood; particularly if they are located in villages and towns where the tradition goes back many decades.  This custom began [...]

A Hidden Gem in the U.S. Memories are funny things; they hit you sometimes without any reason.  This morning I was suddenly reminded of a road trip some years ago along Route 1 in the U.S. [...]

We all know about Guy Fawkes on the 5th November and the tradition of fireworks on that particular date.  November could be called a ‘month for the fire’ as winter time has now arrived and with [...]

The Good:  Yes, it was time for our annual golfing holiday with our friends.  We have been taking this week in Spain for the last five years and no hiccups with our travel until this year. It was [...]

So!  Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year but we still have that lovely long bank holiday weekend to enjoy ourselves.  It is quite fascinating how Halloween gets bigger every year.   I was [...]

I regularly see painting holidays advertised as activity breaks for Irish hotels – particularly during the autumn season.  I suppose this is for two very good reasons; the first being that the [...]

Are you looking for a more unusual Dublin expedition?  My suggestion is the history tour at Glasnevin Cemetery.  I was really surprised on arrival to see a magnificent modern Museum building near [...]

Walking outdoors, as an exercise, is sometimes regarded as the poor relation of the keep fit merchants.  Yet, it is the one exercise that can be undertaken from those just old enough to walk to [...]

My last blog suggested what could be construed as a sport where not a huge amount of fitness is required (golf!).  So for this Blog I am going to promote/suggest something a little more [...]

We have had four weeks with NO RAIN in Ireland.   This must be a record.  Anyway regardless of whether you are a seasoned or fair weather golfer I am very happy to recommend the Kingdom of Kerry [...]