Meanwhile, I lit the fire and tapped on my computer, promising myself that I would get out for a nice long walk before dark….
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Several years ago, we chose February as the month to visit Ireland from our home-at-the-time in Antigua in the Caribbean.
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Drum roll please! For there is a BIG new announcement.
I am so excited to FINALLY share a project that I have been working on wholeheartedly for countless months.
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Tips and tricks to organise your digital photos each year. This is an efficient and fun way to look back over your memories whilst keeping your camera and phone clutter-free.
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From my desk which looks across the Mourne mountains, I can see the blurry lines of hilltops and forests through the drenched window panes. Here are some ideas of things to do n January when it rains.
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Fun things to do and dates to remember in August 2022 in Ireland, from recipes to outings and suggestions to just dig your toes in the sand, there’s something for everyone.
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July 2022 - it’s Pimms season again! In a large jug, dilute Pimms in a 3: 1 ratio. Add slices of mint, cucumber, and oranges with plenty of ice. Stir and serve with long spoons to enable eating all the fruit.
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Hello June! The month in Ireland where strawberries come into season, roses and peonies bloom, school holidays begin and the days are long.
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March is always full of surprises - the weather, the plants springing from the soil, the light in the morning and the evening. I’m mad about March - in a good way!
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Is this you? It’s not me! January is my birthday month. I feel a little skip in my step at the prospect of dinner out with a white tablecloth somewhere nice.
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Why surfing in Donegal is the thing you never knew you always wanted to do. A surf lesson is typically two hours, including your briefing.
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Festive ideas and things to do in Ireland in December, from flaming raisins to winter solstice celebrations and festive punch for putting up the tree.
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When we moved back to Ireland four years ago, I was terrified of November. At first it was a fear of the cold, but the reality was the Dark that hurt more.
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A brunch beach picnic, spontaneously prepared when the weather is fine. This is one of my favourite things to do.
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Month of peony flowers, strawberries, barbecues, bicycle rides and picnics? Not too far fetched this year, as the promise of Summer holidays abroad is almost beyond reach.
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The world and I are in a crisis. It happened fast and I didn’t understand what was happening, or do anything about it.
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We moved to Louth. A week later, I could give myself a pat on the back to say well done and celebrate my own power. Now it was time to rebuild our lives again, to start over in a new place: making friends and finding things to do
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