Downpatrick Head: The Blowhole Nobody Told Us About

We drove to Downpatrick Head for the sea stack. We didn’t know about the blowhole. Turns out there are only two in Ireland — and we stumbled onto one by accident.

Easter Weekend in Mayo: Getting Lost Before We Even Started

We started Easter weekend by spending three hours navigating to the wrong side of Croagh Patrick. It got better from there — mostly. A day trip through Mayo, along the Wild Atlantic Way, out to Achill Island and back.

The Spinc, Glendalough

After our success as climbing The Great Sugar Loaf, I suggested to the kids that we now tackle a higher climb. The Spinc is one

The Great Sugar Loaf

Been hearing about people hiking Sugarloaf. Have been afraid to try, not sure how difficult it as. Once we hiked up, it was a breeze and would want to come back again

Buying properties in Ireland – Closing

We went sale agreed around February. That means that we had won the bidding war, paid money to the agent that we want the place.

Derry / Londonderry

Our day trip to Derry / Londonderry visiting places along the Derry Walls and walking on the Peace Bridge

Buying properties in Ireland – Sale Agreed

After the high of getting sale agreed, we are working on the documents for the mortgage and closing the contract, some cost included

Buying properties in Ireland – Bidding Wars

Bidding for our dream home was thrilling! With strategy & patience, we secured the right property—turning our house-buying journey into success

Buying properties in Ireland – Mortgage

Starting our house-buying journey, navigating the mortgage process was key. From research to approval, securing the right mortgage shaped our path.

Waterford 2025

Brought the family to Waterford over St Brigid’s holidays to learn more about vikings and medieval life