We love to get away at this time of year for a short break, just before autumn ends and winter takes over. Our destination this October was Rathlin Island, which lies approximately six miles to the north of Ballycastle off the north coast. Rich in history, flora and wildlife (seals, puffins and the elusive golden…
As I mentioned in a previous post, we spent a lovely weekend in the Strangford Lough area a few weeks back. As well as trips further afield, I really enjoy mini breaks close to home..it's a chance to get away from it all for a while without the hassle of airports. You can just throw a…
The second or third week in May almost always brings good weather here. It reminds me of my teenage years when I had to study for my O Levels and A levels. At the very moment when I needed to be indoors doing revision, the long awaited sunshine arrived. I can remember wistfully looking out…
Gleno is a tiny, picturesque village located in the glens of Antrim. It's home to a beautiful waterfall and that was my destination last Saturday on St Patrick's Day. The day, it has to be said, was bitterly cold and as I made my way along the coastal route from Belfast, the sea was distinctly…
On the Sunday of our little trip Into the West, we decided to head further north along the Fanad peninsula in Donegal to Port Salon. Being a traveller of an incidental nature, I hadn't really looked at the route. After checking out of our hotel, we just got into our car and followed the road signs.…
Last weekend we headed west for a short weekend break. Our destination was Rathmullan, a small town in Donegal which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2500km stretch of coastline along Ireland's west coast from the county of Donegal to Cork. It's a part of the world I am less familiar with but…
Sometimes, good things happen just by chance. As luck would have it, I had to take two days off last week as I am having to get a series of steroid injections in my hand and the doctor advises rest for 48 hours after each one. I know that doesn't sound like good luck, but…
