Out and about in Ireland’s Heartland – Drumlane Abbey

Here’s a little gem we came across last summer. Located just outside the village of Milltown, County Cavan is the monastic site of Drumlane (Drumlane comes from Droim Leathain meaning broad ridge hill). And what a location it is! – sitting amidst Cavan’s lake and drumlin landscape, overlooking the lovely Derrybrick Lough, this must have made […]

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OUTDOOR

This week’s theme from Debbie for One Word Sunday is OUTDOOR I live in a temperate climate – a VERY temperate climate. We Irish love to travel but its not just a curiosity to see the world – its the opportunity to live for a while in heat and sunshine. Don’t get me wrong – there are wonderful […]

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PULL UP A SEAT PHOTO CHALLENGE 2021: #16

A PHOTO CHALLENGE OF PLACES WE SIT…OR MIGHT SIT…OR ART ABOUT SITTING I love this – The Calling (2003) by Paddy McCann is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Two figures call into the distance while standing on chairs which are elevated on 15metre high poles. Don’t try this at home, folks!!! To play along: XingfuMama posts every Friday morning. Create […]

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LIFE IN COLOUR PHOTO CHALLENGE 2021: APRIL – PINK

As usual, I’ve had a great time trawling through photos and am astonished at what I actually manage to find…. This monthly challenge comes from Jude at Travel Words. To take part, just post your colour photos and link to Life in Colour

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BLOB!

This week’s theme from Debbie for One Word Sunday is BLOB Dutch pancakes, Camden Market, London Link to One Word Sunday at Debbie’s  here

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