Blue Tiles in Galway

Recently I have started back with walking tours of Galway City, and one questions keeps popping up in the conversations around bowling green what is the meaning of the blue tiles where there are 3 houses with blue tiles from research there around…

Marconi Wireless Station Clifden

In 2021 I started walking tours around the Marconi Wireless station here in Clifden, and inspiration for this blog. Inventor Guglielmo Marconi was the youngest son of Annie Jameson from Daphne Castle, Wexford. Annie was the youngest of five…

A Valentines Walk and Picnic

A Valentines walk and picnic Discover your true love at Derrigmlagh this Valentines enjoy a romantic guide walk & picnic to the backdrop of Connemara Blanket Bog & landing site of Alcock and Brown. Where Marconi had his radio station. Enjoy…
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St Brigid – lesser known saint

St Brigid – lesser known saint Ireland's second most interesting Saint is Brigid. February 1st is the Brigid's feast day. February 1st is traditional the beginning of spring, originally celebrated as the a pagan festival called Imbolc, marking…

The secret to make real Irish Coffee

A question I get asked a lot is ‘What’s the secret to make real Irish coffee?’ Being a tour guide and tour planner with lots of questions is asked about the famous Irish drink. With St Patrick day coming up why not talk about Irish Coffee.…
Claddagh Ring Silver

Galway Valentines – Love, Friendship and Loyalty

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Whether you are spending the day with a special someone or getting together with…