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One of my new year’s resolutions this year, was to concentrate more on my writing. And as I was announcing this at home, I also bemoaned the fact that I do not have a dedicated writing space. I have since spent many house imagining exactly what kind of ‘writing space’...

STOP PRESS...I am really delighted to be now blogging for Hello Magazine's website. So if you like reading my ramblings and musings and have a passing interest in the going's on of celebrities, check out the Hello Magazine website - which I have naturally added to my...

Almost nine years ago, my youngest daughter Mia was born. I remember well a conversation I had with a nurse in the hospital who enquired as to how many children I now had. “3” I replied, “all girls.” “Oh”, she said, wondering if I was sad I did not have a son. “I...

We had a wonderfully musical Sunday last weekend, thanks to our youngest daughter, Mia. Mia plays with Cumann Naomh Brid Music Group and they had their annual 'Ceol agus Stroll' day in Avondale House in Co Wicklow. The day began with Mass in our Parish Church of...

I have missed the opportunity to get a photo of this... but outside my front door is a dark pink cherry blossom tree which has been at the height of it's beauty for the last couple of weeks! As it's beauty fades, it is showering the garden in pink petals. My car space...

Summer EveningThe autumn of the dayLight dimmingEarth doused in soft orange lightWork doneDinner overMaybe a walk?Or time in the garden?Pace slowsA chance to savour the final hours A glass of wineGently, gentlyDay is closingNight waits in the wingsWhen darkness shall...

When life is getting you down or you are just have a bad day try this to lift your mood. Take 10 or 15 minutes to list the simple things that make you smile, things that lift your spirits.Make a list just some of the simple pleasures of your life. Here are some of...

OK.. so what is it about Kerry?As soon as those amazing mountains appeared on the horizon I was aware of a change in the energy. Kerry has a mystical and magical air about it that I have not experienced in any other part of Ireland. Perhaps that is why they call it...

Hitting the road early tomorrow.... and will be off air for a week! But I am sure I will have at least a couple of stories when I return... so check back after the Easter!And a very happy Easter.... I hope it is full of chocolate and sunshine!Slan anois

My constant urge to get out of the 'burbs' and into the countryside became too much for me the other day. And so having spent a couple of hours online, I found what I am hoping will be a fine cottage to rent (very reasonably) in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry for next week....

It is a beautiful, bright and very breezy day here in Dublin. Washing flying around on the line and daffodils bravely trying to keep their heads on, as they get buffeted by the wind. Kitty thinks a bit too windy for the garden and so has found a cosy place from which...

Yesterday was Mother’s Day and you know, sometimes this recession just provides us with unique opportunities and experiences and, dare I say it, joy!!!I decided that, being the day it was, that I could choose what we (family) were going to do! In keeping with...