by admin | Oct 25, 2021 | children, exploring, traditions
Halloween is so much more than dressing up and trick or treating for sweets. The Irish tradition of Oiche Shamhna, the eve of Samhain, which is the night before All Saints Day, is celebrated with deep-rooted rituals to mark the end of summer and the harvest season...
by admin | Oct 13, 2021 | crafts, Indoor, Outdoor
Spending an afternoon indulging in our favourite hobby is one of the best ways to look after our mental health and boost our wellbeing. Our interests stretch our imagination and help us see the world in a new way, and encourage us to take time for ourselves. Hobbies...
by admin | Oct 10, 2021 | children, exploring, Outdoor, Uncategorized
This Autumn almost feels like a fresh start as we dive into the glow of October with its red and orange backdrop. The midterm break is a favourite time of year when we can wrap up and continue exploring as the season turns. With so much to do as Halloween takes over,...
by admin | Sep 5, 2021 | exploring, Outdoor, walking
Autumn is the season of intense and vibrant change. It brings darker and cooler nights, dew-soaked meadows, and foggy mornings that make the spider webs glisten. Its beauty is personified as we kick golden leaves along the pathways and toss helicopter seeds in the air...
by admin | Aug 19, 2021 | children, exploring, Outdoor, walking
We all have our favourit family walks. We have included 10 suggestions here. Please get in touch with your suggestions as we want to expand this list to cover family friendly walks all over the Island of Ireland. 1: River Dodder, Dublin One of the main rivers...
by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | exploring, Outdoor
Ireland may be small, but it can certainly be expensive as we make our way around the villages, and stunning sites the island has to offer. While holidaying in Ireland comes with an intense and evocative history, a landscape only imagined, and a greeting from locals...
by admin | Jul 19, 2021 | exploring, heritage, Outdoor, walking
Having the opportunity to explore and dive headfirst into adventure is an explorers dream, but all fearless travellers need time to rest. And there is much to love about a lazy, slow day in Ireland. From endless indulgent ice creams, long leisurely walks, piercing...
by admin | Jul 7, 2021 | canoe, exploring, Outdoor, relaxation, walking
Adrienne and Graham from Adventure Gently have shared the following suggestions for a visit to Leitrim: Walking: A walk on Leitrim way or Arroo trail, Cycling – bring your own and explore Leitrim or hire an electric biking from Electric Bike trails, For a unique...
by admin | Jul 4, 2021 | exploring, Indoor, Outdoor, walking
Roscommon is one of those counties where history truly comes alive. This county in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands offers an incredible array of insightful, historical, and immersive places to unearth and discover as it brings us through a time long since gone. Not only...
by admin | Jul 4, 2021 | animals, hotels, Indoor
Ireland is finally catching up as a country who greet its tourists, be they two or four legged, with a thousand welcomes. With more and more dog friendly destinations opening up and accepting our furry pets, it’s a great time to bring your family companion with you...
