Tour Guide/Storyteller

16/07/2024

16/07/2024

Gardaí in Kilkenny are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage close to the O'Neill Centre in Kilkenny City. An investigation is ongoing and gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has dashcam footage from the St Joseph's Road of Kil...

16/07/2024

July 16th 1722 Mary Allen is burned at the stake at Stephen's Green Dublin for drowning a child of St. James's parish. #

16/07/2024

It happened just before 6pm on the N80 at Ballintrane

15/07/2024

Thank you to the Achill Island RNLI who laid our Dooagh Day wreath at the Minaun Cliffs this afternoon, in remembrance of our three Dooagh Men who lost their lives in the Lios Cearra tragedy 45 years ago today.

Sean Kilbane
Patrick Kilcoyne
John McGeady

Rest in peace lads.

15/07/2024

🌅 Thursday Evening Vibes! 🎶

Looking for the perfect way to unwind and kickstart your weekend? Achill has you covered! From live music to cosy pubs, there's something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. 🎤🍻

Check out our entertainment listings and plan your weekend:-
https://achilltourism.com/experience-achill/entertainment-listings/

How amazing is this image from a hike up Croaghan, by Gokul raj 💗

15/07/2024

15/07/2024

A DYING IRISH TRADITION!

This is Hogan's store and bar in the tiny Tipperary village of Grange, the proprietor is my cousin Josephine. Jo took over the business when her father Tom (my Dad's brother) passed away. Hogan's has been serving the local community for many years and although places like this once dotted the Irish countryside, it’s a traditional feature that's fast disappearing from Ireland's rural idyll. This kind of establishment is known as a ‘spirit grocery’ and until the arrival of supermarkets and grocery chain stores, every community in Ireland had one. It was common to have a pub with a grocery, hardware or other ancillary business all on the same premises. In some cases they were undertakers too!

So if you ever find yourself in South Tipperary, do drop in and see Josephine. Go through to the bar and order a pot of tea, a Guinness or a whiskey, pick up a little something from the shop for your journey and let's help keep this Irish tradition alive!

To find it on your GPS, the eircode (postcode/zipcode) E41 A2W5 will get you there. 🥰

(M) ☘️

Pic. me

05/02/2024

The word is out - Pembroke has been nominated for FOUR Gold Metal Awards!

Ireland's City Hotel

Ireland's Hotel Breakfast

Ireland's Menu Provenance

Ireland's Chef of the Year - Ken Harker

https://goldmedal.ie/2023/11/2023-finalist-announced/

Thank you to our loyal travel lovers! We are looking forward to the awards. 💫

06/01/2024

Calling all Safety Superstars! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference in Dublin? The OPW Building Maintenance Service needs a Safety Officer to join the team. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

💼 Apply now at https://cutt.pulse.ly/tcl2lhu37h
Closing date: 5:30pm on Friday, 26th of January 2024.

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23/12/2023

'Winter' by Tommy Makem

WINTER, a sharp bitter day
the robin turns plump against the cold
the sun is weak
silver faded from gold
he is late in his coming and short in his stay
Man, beast, bird and air all purging, all cleansing,
earth already purified awaits the rite of spring
Her bridal gown a virgin snow and frosts in her hair
A snowdrop by the road today bowed gracefully
and high upon the wing up in the sparkling nothingness,
a lone bird began to sing
Can gentle spring be far away?

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23/12/2023

Of all the money that e'er I had
I spent it in good company,
And all the harm that e'er I did
Alas, it was to none but me.
So fill to me the parting glass
And gather as the evening falls,
And gently rise and softly call
Goodnight, and joy be to you all!

~ lyrics from traditional folk song 'The Parting Glass'

Goodnight, and joy be to you all. 🥰💤

(M) 💚

Painting, 'Slainte' by Kevin McKrell
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/kevin-mckrell

23/12/2023

23/12/2023

Christmas value at Quinnsworth, 1986

23/12/2023

This image is captivating, showing some of the rich history of Achill and the breathtaking views and amazing night skies at Grace O'Malley (Granuaile)'s Kildownet (Cill Damhnait) Castle 🏰, located in the south-east corner of Achill Island. This 15th-century Irish tower house was constructed around 1429 by the Clan O'Malley. Grace O'Malley, the legendary pirate queen born around 1530, left her mark, establishing such strongholds along the western seaboard. ⚓

Today, the iconic landmark Tower House at Kildownet, along the Atlantic Drive, stands 40ft tall, with three storeys, guarding the passage connecting Clew Bay with Blacksod Bay.

🌊 Explore the rich maritime history at the mouth of Achill Sound, where the present-day Achill Island RNLI station stands as a testament to its strategic significance.

📸 By local photographer, Richy Needham Photo

23/12/2023

We're inviting applications for appointment to the position of Craft Plumber in the areas within the responsibility of Building Maintenance Services, Dublin.

For full details & application form go to 👉https://cutt.pulse.ly/b8ucqtbxfb


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23/12/2023

Opening times for Philip Ireland tyre’s Ltd Happy Christmas to all our customers families and friends.

23/12/2023

The winter solstice has been marked in Ireland for 5000 years. The Newgrange Passage Tomb in County Meath, was built around 3200 BCE with its entrance in precise alignment with the rising sun over the solstice each winter. This imposing and mysterious monument is a testament to the importance of this time of year for our ancient ancestors.
EDIT** For those who are fact checking, I am aware Newgrange dates to the Neolithic, and that the Celts are Bronze to Iron age. Nowhere in the description above does it mention the architects of the passage tomb were Celts. My lines of poetry acknowledge my Celtic spirit and my Irish nationality. ☘️ We, are born out of the light of our ancestors.
If you want to know more about this , my book 'Beyond the Two Doors ' tells the story of these ancient tribes.
Happy Solstice,
Collette. x

23/12/2023

Don't forget to get your application in to join a dynamic team and experience both work satisfaction and professional development?

The OPW - Office of Public Works is now recruiting for General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in Seasonal, Fixed Term and Permanent Positions. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, don’t hesitate to apply today!

Click for more information and to apply: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b59f8-civil-and-structural-engineers/ -ginearalta-banda-3-tuaithegeneral-operative-band-3-rural

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02/12/2023

S - Achill Alphabet - words associated with Achill beginning with S Leave your suggestions in the comments. fans

River it is!

Next we are hunting for the letter S.

A - Amethyst
B - Bridge
C - Cliffs
D - Dookinella
E - Eagle
F - Fishing
G - Gieltys
H - Home
I - Island
J - Journey
K - Keem
L - Lag an tSionnaigh
M - Minaun
N - Nature
O - O'Malley
P - Pipe Bands
Q - Queen of the West
R - River
S - ??????

18/10/2023

Thank you to All The Staff in Supervalu
Market Cross espically Deli Counter.
SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR CLOSING DOWN.
NOV .

11/09/2023