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A Little Good News
So today, I had my follow up ultrasound at the Maternity Hospital, to make sure all the pregnancy tissue was gone and it has, just about. I had one of the same Sonographer’s…
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Beyond The Border: Two Days in Belfast
Belfast, the second largest city on our beautiful green island and home to much conflict over the centuries. I took a couple of days away to this fabulous city where you’re guaranteed to…
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House Update: One step forward and well…?
Everyone is asking with the best of intentions, how the house is coming along. I appreciate all your kind comments and encouraging words, you’re all so sweet. We were absolutely promised July/August when…
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The National Gallery Refurbishment & Vermeer Exhibition
I’ve always been a bit of an Art History buff, regularly visiting the National Gallery when I have time and I was really excited when they completed the work on the Dargan Wing…
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Days Out: Powerscourt House & Gardens
Great Irish Houses: Powerscourt House & Gardens “It was a mistake to think of houses, old houses, as being empty. They were filled with memories, with the faded echoes of voices. Drops of…
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Tourists in Our Own Town
Sometimes it’s nice to experience your city from the eyes of a tourist and step outside your everyday life for a change. At some point in your life, be it school or whatever,…
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Wells House, Gorey, Co.Wexford
I recently visited another one of Ireland’s historical houses, Well’s House in Gorey, Co.Wexford. We’re so incredibly lucky in this country, to have such magnificent period houses and estates that are all accessible…
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The Dublin Horse Show 2015
The Dublin Horse Show has always been on the top of my to to list, I’m not into horse racing but I love jumping and cross country. I’d been going since I was…
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Killruddery House & Gardens
I have fallen in love, with one of the most beautiful places in Wicklow, Killruddery House & Gardens, situated just between Bray & Greystones, on the Southern Cross Road. Okay, I knew this…
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VHI Women’s Mini Marathon 2015
It’s been another interesting week! Amongst many things going on….., I completed the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, absolutely surprising myself by running, jogging and wast walking and have qualified to sign up as…
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Dear 20 year old me…
I’m in my 30’s, considered a responsible adult, married happily to the love of my life and about to buy our first house. Not even thinking about kids yet as I still feel…
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ITWBN Blogger Event
I can’t believe it’s all over!!!I’m sitting on the train to Dublin, shaking my head in disbelief that the ITWBN party has come and gone, faster than a Grand National racehorse! I did…
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Taking the bloat out of spaghetti with ‘Courgetti’!
I’m a lover of pasta, it’s addictive, be it Vermicelli or spaghetti, Rigatoni, Penne or even Orzo, it’s gorgeous! From plain with grated cheese and a dash of lemon juice or full on…
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A Fun Day In Front Of The Camera: Closet Clearout on Xpose
I’ve had quite an interesting week! I was asked to represent Howards Storage World in Carrickmines on TV3’s Xpose for their monthly ‘Closet Clear-Out’ with Lisa Fitzpatrick and Peter O’Riordan. I’d done it…
A lifestyle blog by Sarah Cooke-O'Neill
