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Triathlon weekend away in Valentia
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 8:38am EDT by Lisa
We were all excited with the prospect of a Sprint Triathlon in Valentia Island in deepest South Kerry on the Ring of Kerry last weekend. Previous years had been warm and sunny. This year was to prove different! As we heard the forecast we decided against a BBQ in the garden of our rented holiday home and opted for a “Four-Alarm” Chilli with the best of Rib-eye beef minced from Roger’s Butchers in Kenmare. -
Perfect for family staycations Wolseley Holiday Lodges
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 8:09am EDT by Lisa
Wolseley Holiday Lodges are the ideal location for your family staycation this year. The houses are on the grounds of the fabulous 4* luxury Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Country Club and offer access to a host of family-friendly activities. The Hotel has a leisure centre with swimming pool and kiddies pool and as guests of the Holiday Lodges you can use this free of charge. -
and the Grandparents came along too
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 11:37am EDT by Lisa
We were invited to the wedding of one of my best friends this month in Carlow, close to the Kilkenny border. I have two small children (22 months and just turned 7 months) so babysitting is always a challenge for weddings! My parents agreed to mind for us but as we are based in Kenmare, Co. Kerry and my parents live in South County Dublin and the wedding was in Carlow, we needed to find somewhere to stay that would be convenient to all. -
Ireland’s Highest Mountain….#2 in top ten things to do?
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 6:02am EDT by tony
Carrauntoohill is Ireland’s highest mountain standing at over 1,000metres which by international standards is low but on scenery and beauty it is among the best. My walk with my 14 year old son Cormac took place at the end of August a beautiful sunny day with no clouds. We opted for the well known Brother [...] -
Top ten things to do in Kerry and Ireland
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 5:32am EDT by tony
Scuba diving in Kenmare Bay!! Yes alot of people think of the Red Sea, The Barrier reef which are for sure among the best but not easily accessible when you live in Ireland! Recently my son Cormac and his two friends attended a Scuba Diving Course for four days in Kenmare Bay. Their instructor was [...] -
Reading and writing in peace!
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:39am EDT by tony
Doesn’t the clock tick away silently when you are caught up reading an exciting book? It captures our active mind and directs it from the pages to the chosen destination effortlessly. The beauty of doing this in a self-catering house is you select the peace and calm.You don’t have to think about all the jobs [...] -
24 hour room service in self-catering?
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:11am EDT by tony
Recently one of our team stayed in a self-catering house with her husband and young daughter. She said it was terrific as they had freedom and weren’t worried if their little darling decided to exercise her vocal chords! Having your own fridge and kitchen facilities was like having 24 hour room service, the only downside [...] -
Horse Riding In Kerry Top Ten things to do…..while you can!
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:52am EDT by tony
Image by mjsawyer via Flickr Caherdaniel beach on the Ring of Kerry, former summer home of Daniel O Connell provides the chance to partake in beach horse-riding…has to be in the Top Ten things to do in Ireland…while you can! Eaglerock Equestrian Centre will organise a fabulous 1 hour or 2 hour trek on safe horses. [...] -
Ardgroom Cycling
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:18am EDT by tony
Image via Wikipedia There is not many better feelings than jumping on your bike and taking in the scenery of the Beara peninsula. Ardgroom has always provided a great stopping point in Harrington’s shop, cafe and post-office but best news of all for outdoor enthusiasts is the Ardgroom Holiday Village. It offers excellent accommodation and even [...] -
Walking in Muckross House Killarney
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 6:22am EDT by tony
Image via Wikipedia Is there anything more beautiful than walking around Muckross House and Gardens in the sun? The Killarney Triathlon started with a swim in the lakes at Dundag and finished with a run throughout the gardens and woodlands. The day was really stunning and it was great to see the number of people walking [...]