
The Battle, The Dog and the Ruineous Aftermath
The village of Aughrim lies 5km west of the town of Ballinasloe in Co. Galway. Aughrim is the site of...

Fairy Light
In the early hours of the morning I captured this image. It could be a trick of the light but...

The Festival of Beltaine
The festival of Beltaine is upon us, when we welcome the long summer days. The name derives from Bel, the...

The Cludóg
One day while digging through the archives in Co. Meath I came across the story of the Cludóg. The Cludóg...

The Puppy and the Pandemic
What emotions does a dog stir in us? We met a man in the hospital carpark and exchanged pleasantries. He...

Red Hugh O’Donnell was born in 1573 in his ancestral castle at the mouth of the River Eske on Donegal...

How to eat like a local
Galway have so many fine eateries, no wonder it was nominated top foodie destination 2020 by BBC Good Food. Whether...

Heritage Week Freebie
I'm delighted that my audio walk of Galway City has been added to the events schedule for Heritage Week. To...