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2024-04-03 18:21
I have been thinking a lot about memories lately. How they shape who we are as people and define much of what makes us human. I went on a trip to Killarney recently, the se… Read More
2023-08-23 18:00
I actually just discovered the term
‘eco-ableism’ today when I began to do some research for this blog post. It is a good descriptor of what I see as a
continued exclusion… Read More
2023-07-09 08:27
Honestly, I don't know if my words here will adequately describe my experience at the Mary Robinson Climate Conference but I will do my best to convey some of the highlights and a sens… Read More
2023-06-27 11:26
I realised recently that it has been just over a year since getting my autism diagnosis and I had a lot of thoughts about this. It's been a year of ups and downs, of trying to fi… Read More
2023-06-15 13:49
'In what ways are autistic people seen as ‘other’? Epistemic
injustice, neuro norms and white supremacy; the role of autistic people in a
pluralistic society.'
Secti… Read More
2023-04-16 14:43
I just spent two wonderful nights in Lough Mardal Lodge in Donegal. Lough Mardal is an eco friendly glamping spot in Ballintra and it's an absolute gem of a place. My friend… Read More
2023-03-05 20:17
Burnout is a word that is thrown about a lot. I think we use the word often to express tiredness or perhaps disillusion with our work or lives in general. But for me, havin… Read More
2023-02-02 12:28
As a late diagnosed autistic person, and with a new qualification (Master's in Climate Change), I've tentatively been considering looking at roles specific to my qualification. It's by… Read More
2023-01-15 16:16
We recently visited Athlone and stayed a couple of nights. To be honest, I didn't have any huge expectations and I really just wanted a cheap break away from home but I had a lov… Read More
2022-12-13 12:07
I don't do a year in review annually but this past 12 months has been so full on and amazing in many ways, that I wanted to try and summarise, if only for future me.I remember Christma… Read More
2022-10-26 13:54
Firstly, I'd like to say that this is an opinion piece rather than a research article, although I have tried to reference academic expertise for anyone who would like to delve more deeply in… Read More
2022-10-18 10:55
'The ‘double empathy problem’: a disjuncture in reciprocity between two differently disposed social actors which becomes more marked the wider the disjuncture in dispositional pe… Read More
2022-08-13 23:05
So last week was my birthday - and my first birthday post autism diagnosis, so for that reason, it felt somewhat like a bit of a milestone. I did contemplate doing something social, li… Read More
2022-08-07 12:19
It was hard to put a title on this one because it's really just a collection of random thoughts but I wanted to talk about my Master's in Climate Change, Policy, Media and Society in D… Read More
2022-06-12 20:22
To be honest, this is going to be a bit of a rambly post and I'm not sure the title captures fully what I am trying to say but that's the joy of writing a blog that is really just a ve… Read More
2022-05-28 19:43
So this is not news to a lot of people as I had been slowly telling friends that I was pursuing an autism diagnosis and last week it was officially confirmed for me that I am, in fact, autis… Read More
2022-05-06 13:39
This post was originally an academic assignment but as I worked my way through it, I became very convinced that implementing ecocide as a crime within the Rome Statute has the potential to b… Read More
2022-04-19 17:13
There's something so great about a road trip where you can go anywhere and take your time. I did a recent road trip to Tipperary with my friend Sue, heading cross country from Kilcullen.&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-04-19 17:10
We stayed in Kerry in September. It was in fact a holiday planned for much earlier in the year and with both sets of grandparents but covid got in the way of this, like so many other t… Read More
2022-04-18 23:22
There's something so great about a road trip where you can go anywhere and take your time. I did a recent road trip to Tipperary with my friend Sue, heading cross country from Kilcullen.&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-01-20 12:25
A Quarry and a Community, Climate Change and the Irish Planning System. On a ‘Storm Barra’ day in 2021, with an eerie grey in the sky and debris across the roads, I drove t… Read More
2021-12-30 23:16
2021 has been a funny year in many ways. I've not had as much time as usual to update the blog as I've been immersed in my Master's for much of the year and it really needs all my attention… Read More
2021-11-08 08:27
We stayed in Kerry in September. It was in fact a holiday planned for much earlier in the year and with both sets of grandparents but covid got in the way of this, like so many other t… Read More
2021-08-24 18:43
I have been thinking lately about the power of communication, mainly in terms of social change and how we need to unify, particularly around climate action, which is becoming more and more u… Read More
2021-08-07 21:00
After visiting Mayo for the first time, it's hard to believe how I left it so long. We had a short break in the wild landscapes of North Mayo and even though Donegal has always been my home… Read More
2021-07-05 10:33
We visited Solas Eco Garden shop on Saturday - I had been dying to go there since I read about them on Facebook. It's a very cool spot to go to - I really loved the industrial chic vib… Read More
2021-06-22 20:13
It may been the glorious weather or the sense of finally having a bit of freedom, but our 3 day trip to Kilkenny really felt like a mini holiday and it was badly needed! We had wonderful fam… Read More
2021-05-26 23:13
When I began to formulate some ideas for this blog post, I had thought to include some zero waste/reducing plastic tips and then I realised that actually I had enough to say on the topic of… Read More
2021-05-12 20:04
(*This blog post was previously submitted as an essy assignment as part of my DCU Masters, I've changed the wording very slightly in parts and have omitted my lengthy reference list but it i… Read More
2021-04-28 18:35
Ballinafagh Lake is 2km north of Prosperous in Kildare. It's a stunning location and perfect for a summer picnic and stroll through the woodland area. There's a small car park and it's acces… Read More
2021-03-16 10:01
To continue my series on Carotid Artery Dissection, Gretchen has kindly offered to tell her story and I was really struck by the message of resilience. Read on to hear about how Gretchen had… Read More
2021-03-07 13:56
The title is a bit misleading because the sun is currently shining and I'm feeling good :) It is, however, a fairly accurate synopsis of the last year for me. Hard to believe I'm even talkin… Read More
2020-12-29 15:04
I'll start by reiterating my general policy and assure you that this is not a sponsored post. 2 books were gifted but not for the purposes of writing about them and the third was one I bough… Read More
2020-10-24 10:28
This is the second in my carotid artery dissection guest posts and this time I'm very grateful to hear Helen's story. When I embarked upon trying to share the stories to create greater aware… Read More
2020-10-14 19:24
Introduction This is the first of (hopefully!) a few guest posts on the topic of Carotid Artery Dissection. I've documented my own journey and how much it changed my life but I thought it wo… Read More
2020-09-15 15:33
I'm a bit late getting to this post as we returned from holidays ages ago, but between work and family stuff, I just couldn't seem to find the time to settle down and write. However, I wante… Read More
2020-08-15 21:04
We try to get to Donegal every year - it's my favourite place in the country and I have written about our visits there a few times - you can read some of my more recent posts here - Roa… Read More
2020-07-09 17:57
In my quest to reduce plastic for #plasticfreejuly, I decided to try the zero waste sachets from Iron and Velvet, available from thekind.co. I also bought two of the amber glass b… Read More
2020-06-26 21:25
I feel like most people are aware now that plastic and micro-plastics are contaminating our world and causing untold damage to wildlife and nature in general. Maybe you don't know, though, t… Read More
2020-06-22 13:34
I've put off writing a post for ages for a few different reasons - the lockdown has definitely affected my motivation and sense of well-being but not only that, there have been major movemen… Read More
2020-04-28 13:41
There are a whole wealth of topics within this new life we are leading - restriction, death, loss, fear. So many emotions and so much hardship for people around the world. I've had bad days… Read More
2020-04-14 12:49
In these strange times, I find myself longing to get away and go on a trip. I think this world crisis has led to many different emotional responses and anxieties, as well as a great deal of… Read More
2020-03-18 12:03
Living with slugs and snails? I guess for any gardener it might seem like a strange concept :) I have for years been trying to figure out how to deal with these 'pests'. Although I never con… Read More
2020-02-28 12:13
Honestly, I hadn't intended writing another climate post so soon after the last one but I suppose being immersed in climate action both in work and in my personal life, it's hard for my brai… Read More
2020-01-10 16:55
So, maybe you are like many of us, and feeling anxious about Climate Change and what might happen to our world. Climate anxiety is a very real thing and with so many negative events being hi… Read More
2019-12-30 15:15
I know a lot of people are going to try Veganuary this year. It's a great idea and I wanted to put together a few tips for going vegan in Ireland as I know from being online that many groups… Read More
2019-12-29 17:02
This year, unlike 2018 which was a nightmare (read about it HERE), has been pretty good overall and I have enjoyed musing back on what it has meant for me. It's funny but reading back… Read More
2019-11-21 22:37
So, following on from my first #ethicalchristmas post, this one is centred around 'experience' gifts. For those who don't want or need any more physical products, an experience gift is a lov… Read More
2019-11-07 14:04
This is the first of a few posts with some ethical ideas for Christmas Shopping. I realise it is early yet but the more organised amongst us are already starting to prepare! Ideally, we shou… Read More
2019-10-28 14:44
As we were staying in Cloughjordan Eco Village last weekend (check out my blog post here), we were looking for somewhere else to explore in the area and my google search showed me Scohaboy B… Read More
2019-10-20 20:13
I have been busy in the last while doing a Communities for Climate Action Course, organised by Kildare Leader Partnership and run by Gavin Harte of ESD Training. Saturday was our organised v… Read More
2019-09-12 19:32
Another little gem to visit, if you are near Kilkenny, is Shankill Castle in Paulstown - I passed it one day whilst driving the scenic route to Kilkenny and was intrigued. Of course on my fi… Read More
2019-08-16 13:01
Donegal, of course, is one of my favourite places to visit, pretty much my favourite place in Ireland actually. This year's holiday was as amazing as ever but we branched out and also… Read More
2019-06-07 14:00
First of all, I’m clearly not a professional so if you are struggling with mental health issues of any kind, do go talk to your doctor or a counsellor. They are trained to listen and h… Read More
2019-02-18 12:09
It's been a while since I've done a new trip post. Don't know if it's just me, but the winter has seemed so long and dreary and it's hard to get motivated when there is so little light… Read More
2018-11-28 12:59
Well, I haven't done a post in a little while and there have been lots of reasons for that. I can't always share every single thing that goes on in my life because I have to respect other pe… Read More
2018-09-28 14:50
I felt compelled to write something of our experience with food allergy after reading recently of 2 tragic deaths due to food allergy. The first was the case of a little boy with a dairy al… Read More
2018-09-02 19:11
The first time I visited June Blake's Garden was with the Kilcullen Photography Club and I was so impressed with the beauty and stillness of the garden, and the incredible planting scheme, f… Read More
2018-08-19 12:56
Being 50 - the title says it all really!I've been 50 for a grand total of 10 days so far, so my experience is limited, but as it's a milestone birthday, I thought I would share my own though… Read More
2018-08-01 20:14
If you have read any of my previous blog posts, you may have gathered that I have a lot of experience of hospitals. Between Síomha's Ulcerative Colitis and my Carotid Artery Dissectio… Read More
2018-06-17 14:08
Ok, so zero waste for me is primarily avoidance of buying into the consumer waste cycle and the older I get, the less I feel I need! My candle business began out of my desire to avoid throwi… Read More
2018-06-10 18:23
Lough Boora Discovery Park is one of my favourite places to visit. We hadn't been for quite a while as it's a bit of a drive (about an hour and a half from Kilcullen) but the Bank Holiday se… Read More
2018-04-29 10:38
It's almost 3 years on from my Carotid Artery Dissection (a tear in the Carotid Artery) and although I've posted at different stages and felt optimistic about how things were going, it is st… Read More
2018-04-16 15:56
In some sort of weird serendipitous way, the word 'kindness' has crossed my path many times in the last while - a discussion with a friend, an article shared by Amanda of Spiderworking … Read More
2018-04-04 20:43
It was a bit of a blustery and cold Easter weekend but we had a lovely trip to the Rock of Dunamase and to Emo Court. The Rock of Dunamase is a place I have been meaning to visit for a long… Read More
2018-03-10 17:01
Feminism - it's a topic that I am passionate about, and you would think that this would be one of many blog posts that I have written on the subject, but in fact it's the first.I have often… Read More
2018-01-05 13:16
Reflecting on the year gone by, what 2017 has meant to me, has been a kind of bittersweet experience. I'm never one for New Year's Resolutions, I feel that instigating a process of change sh… Read More
2017-08-31 22:42
The word 'travel'conjures up the idea of planes and exotic locations, sipping cocktails and sun, but for the daily traveller, it's a monotonous routine of trains and cars and boredom. This b… Read More
2017-07-20 11:26
We're not long back from a trip to West Cork, it's a place I've wanted to explore for some time so I was pretty delighted to see a Pigsback special offer for a holiday village stay for a wee… Read More
2017-06-05 19:37
So I use social media a LOT. I'm not an expert on engagement or figures but I'm pretty happy with the engagement and followers on my own accounts. I've built them up slowly, trusting in my o… Read More
2017-05-19 15:39
Finding stuff for teens to do can be a big challenge. Depending on age, family activities can cease to be in any way appealing. Definitely not cool to be hanging out with your parents after… Read More
2017-05-14 08:17
It's getting in to Summer season and one of the things we love to do is get out and about and visit places especially in nature. I had to write a post about our outing this weekend because I… Read More
2017-04-21 10:08
I was asked by FotoJet to do a review of their photo editing, collage and design tool.(For the purposes of disclosure I was given access to the premium account in order to do my review).Init… Read More
2017-04-01 08:54
I guess this is something everyone goes through from time to time - losing your mojo and feeling disheartened in your business. I've been running my candle business for years now and I… Read More
2017-03-21 11:05
I’m a member of quite a few Facebook groups at this stage – some for my blog, some for business, some for different interests and also support groups for my Carotid Artery Dissec… Read More
2017-03-13 13:30
I've been working a lot on my candle stock and shop lately so I thought I'd give a wee update!Mother's Day is coming up so I have created a section in my shop with some gift ideas - Vintage… Read More
2017-02-27 15:35
I have written about Burtown House before here - Snowdrops at Burtown House but it has been a while since we visited and I was dying to see the newly constructed Green Barn which looked… Read More
2017-02-19 17:14
So it has been 20 months since my Carotid Artery Dissection and I thought it was time to do an update, especially for the benefit of anyone who has been through this experience, rare though… Read More
2017-01-13 14:34
My Craft Business Tasks for Early Year.I'm sure not all craft businesses are the same, but for me, the first few months of the year are quiet in terms of sales and activity. I think it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-12-30 23:28
2016 has been a strange year in many ways. In the public arena, we have had so many celebrity deaths that affected people, musical and screen icons who inspired so many. We've had the shocki… Read More
2016-12-01 22:07
Rant series – putting women down.Another in my rant series and one of my own for a change!This is something that has been on the periphery of my mind for a while and a few situations b… Read More
2016-11-17 12:21
I have a craft business but I also work in a professional environment and perhaps this has influenced me with regard to standards in my own venture but I’ve noticed a couple of things… Read More
2016-11-10 16:24
This is another in my Rant series and I have to say I have been really happy with how this has been going - mostly because it has given me the opportunity to read and share some incredibly a… Read More
2016-11-02 16:30
This is a short and sweet blog post just letting you all know about my Christmas Events and ordering info. for the upcoming season. Christmas Shop is open and I have all the old favourites l… Read More
2016-10-19 20:05
October this year is the first year of National Reuse Month. Launched on September 3rd by Denis Naughten, the Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment, it is an initi… Read More
2016-10-18 21:30
This was my second attempt at making a decent egg free Bundt cake.My first was an adaptation of this one from Betty Crocker: Maple Bundt Cake with Maple Cinnamon Glaze.I made the recipe as i… Read More
2016-10-09 08:12
This is the second in my rant series and although I'm planning to have them a little further apart, this was too current and too good to delay. I think it expresses what a lot of women are f… Read More
2016-10-08 15:35
This is another guest post that I'm delighted to share and it looks at discrimination against single people when it comes to things like car insurance.I think it really highlights our assump… Read More
2016-09-17 09:32
Oysho Sportswear ReviewFirst up, this isn't a sponsored post. I discovered the Oysho range whilst on holiday in Orihuela in Spain and I absolutely loved it. It was a bit more than I would no… Read More
2016-09-10 17:52
This is a topic I've wanted to write for some time but couldn't quite formulate what I needed to say or clarify the jumbled up thoughts in my head.After watching yet another 'don't ever give… Read More
2016-09-05 19:41
*GIVEAWAY*Purity Belle is teaming up with The Wedding Journal Show to give away two pairs of tickets to the Dublin show in the Citywest Convention Centre on the 24th & 25th September. Fo… Read More
2016-07-31 08:25
I have been slow to update my blog lately due to being busy - lots of candle orders, always a good thing! Also I've been trying to chill out a little and not be so hard on myself when it com… Read More
2016-07-05 21:26
I haven't done a candle business update in a while so I thought I'd let you all know what's happening with Purity Belle Candles lately :)First up, earlier in the year I was selected as one o… Read More
2016-06-28 11:28
*GUEST POST*This is a post written by a friend about a recent experience with hacking and I was happy to share it here as my first guest post. I think it's such important information t… Read More
2016-06-12 16:37
This post is a review of the wonderful work of Sandra Petit-Frère.Her bags are made under her An Original by Sandra Petit-Frère Label and, as the name suggests, her bags r… Read More
2016-06-06 10:57
I haven't done a gardening post in quite a while and with all the amazing weather we've been having here in Ireland, now seemed like a good time to share with you my 5 easy herbs to grow.All… Read More
2016-05-23 21:32
I was recently sent one of the fabulous letterbox cakes from Baker Days - we had been in contact to discuss exactly what I wanted and, as my daughter Síomha was in hospital at the tim… Read More
2016-05-19 07:00
Today is World IBD Day - for those of you who don't know what IBD is, it stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, not to be confused with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which manifests differe… Read More
2016-04-29 18:37
This is a blog post I wrote in draft quite some time ago and I didn't publish because just the act of writing it out helped me a lot. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, the situation ha… Read More
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