Ideas and Plans for August

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.

A Botanical Garden Picnic

This Summer season, picnics are a stylish and fun way to entertain. We set up this botanical garden picnic to share with friends, keeping the house clean and enjoying being in nature.

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Lovely July

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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Vegetarian Pide Recipe

I lived in Turkey for 2 years and left part of my heart on those baked hills overlooking the Mediterranean sea. My colleague and friend Cenk, took me for my first pide in a busy popular place in Fethiye.

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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate in June

Hello June! The month in Ireland where strawberries come into season, roses and peonies bloom, school holidays begin and the days are long.

Entertaining Ideas for June

Entertaining ideas for June - a delicious recipe for giant couscous with halloumi and a fresh and luscious garden table setting with tablecloth and linen napkins by Jennie Ritchie

So I Say Yay for May!

Things to do in May such as watching the lunar eclipse, and walking amongst the bluebells

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SEASONS - Mad about March

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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SEASONS - Did you know there was a Pooh Day? Things to do in January

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.

SEASONS - Things to Do in December in Ireland

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.

SEASONS - Things to do in November in Ireland

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.

CELEBRATE - Halloween in Ireland

We started at our next door neighbours, one Mandolorian and one Blues Brother with small paper bags. A can of Coke, a packet of crisps and a handful of Haribo later, they were buoyed up with delight that all they had to do was dress up and knock on someone’s door to get some free stuff.