Anois teacht an Earraigh

January 31, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Anois teacht an Earraigh – now comes the Spring. Tomorrow is February the First – the beginning of Spring and, more importantly for us Irish, St. Brigid’s Day. Here is an Irish custom for tonight – the Eve of Her Feast: Leave apiece of cloth / ribbon (brátóg Bríde) outside your house – tie it […]

Small, Smaller or Smallest!

January 31, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

This week’s theme from Debbie for One Word Sunday is SMALL, SMALLER OR SMALLEST. And its a bit of a rotter! I know its called One Word but I’m going for all three!! This is what I came up with….. SMALL This car ferry in Ireland’s south-west operates seasonally between Valentia Island and the mainland. […]

My Top 10 of Everything: What you’ll enjoy in Newfoundland

January 29, 2021.Reading time 23 minutes.

It sounds like the edge of the world doesn’t it. I know its not a place that pops in to mind when planning a road trip but, with its rugged landscapes, varied wildlife and renowned hospitality, it makes for an unforgettable experience. (My Top 10 has been selected from a 2011 trip. All photos from […]

Wordless Wednesday

January 27, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Body

January 24, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

This week, Debbie’s theme for One Word Sunday is BODY. I’ve taken liberties with the interpretation! A BODY of WATER is, according to Wikipedia: …any significant accumulation of water, generally on a planet’s surface. The term most often refers to oceans, seas, and lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rarely, […]