2012-11-25 19:41
Dutch Speculaas CookiesToday is a filthy wet Sunday and I am happily stuck indoors with my knitting and the Sunday paper which I did venture out for earlier on, and browsing Facebook and the… Read More
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2012-11-11 21:05
Mary & Me at the Big Knit Innocent Stand Back after a long hiatus for no particular reason other than Bloggers' Block - I just couldn't seem to find time between life and work… Read More
2012-08-27 23:51
The finished cardi I have been working on this fab cardi for the past month and am very happy with the end result, so much so that I am writing this quick blogpost to share it with thos… Read More
2012-08-12 14:05
Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn ScarfI wrote about my Noro sock yarn find in Kinsale in June here so I just wanted to share the finished product with you. I have been very busy and lot… Read More
2012-07-21 00:44
Happy Family with the kids So much for my good intentions of blogging regularly - it's been almost a month since my last post and so much has been happening I think I got so totally ove… Read More
2012-07-01 19:52
A colourful attraction!I just had to share this with you all in the blogosphere and knitting and crocheting community - a craftosphere perhaps - as it is the coolest thing to hit Lismore sin… Read More
2012-06-23 23:42
Thank You Kathy! Last week I got a delightful surprise - no, make that two delightful surprises - when I won a blog prize from Kathy B at IrishEyesKnitters Blog , and I found… Read More
2012-06-17 10:33
Jan and me with Artemis Cooper and Colin Thubron I will blog about Immrama in two parts as there is far too much to report for a single post. This was a very special anniversary for Imm… Read More
2012-06-05 21:25
Meeting the President - local Labour Councillors and wives!(Dan McGrath photographer)Tonight was very special as it marked the visit by our President, Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina… Read More
2012-06-04 01:37
Lismore's "Opera Lane" aka The New WayAngela, Brian and MinnieThis June Bank Holiday weekend was marked by the staging of Rossini's The Barber of Seville by the Lismore Music Festival in Lis… Read More
2012-05-25 00:00
Aengus Finucane Memorial Walkers 2012 Two weekends ago the second Aengus Finucane Memorial Walk took place in The Burren in Co. Clare, organised by a committee of former Concern Banglad… Read More
2012-05-16 21:31
With Norah Casey, my new Twitter friend!Last week I spent three very busy full days in Killarney at the Irish Nurses and Midwives Annual Delegate Conference (INMO). It was great to get toget… Read More
2012-05-03 00:33
The finished Sony cosy I just wanted to share this latest project with you - it's been gestating for the past two months as my friend and colleague asked me if I'd make her a cosy for… Read More
2012-04-29 13:06
My new cotton jumper This is a jumper I finished in time for the Immrama Launch in Lismore Castle so you've seen it being modelled if you read the blogpost on that event - and it's also… Read More
2012-04-24 00:23
Me and Jan at the launch (photo by David Clynch)Last Thursday saw a landmark day in the evolution of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore when the 10th festival was launched to… Read More
2012-04-15 13:15
The Tuesday Knitters - on Saturday!Today was the first Sit'n'Knit session of a number that may take place over the summer in the run-up to the inaugural exhibition of Knit One, Purl One plan… Read More
2012-04-04 00:40
Lavender and Old Lace SocksI finished these new ankle socks a few days ago and I absolutely love them. They have a lacy Feather and Fan or Old Shale Cuff - the name seems interchangeable but… Read More
2012-04-02 00:08
At Ballyduff Bridge in Hi-Viz!The past week we have had fabulous summer weather in late March and this unseasonal weather was such a treat that everyone tried to make the best of it.We did s… Read More
2012-03-26 18:50
Our street in Lismore - with St. Carthage's Church.Today was a beautiful Spring Day - and I wanted to share some photos with my Blogger friends - I've already put them on Facebook, this way… Read More
2012-03-25 03:21
Beef Curry with Rice, Dhal and all the trimmingsI've been asked to share my recipe for Beef Curry over on Facebook so I thought the best way is to post it for posterity on my blog! This way… Read More
2012-03-23 18:40
Multitasking me last Tuesday at breakfast!Today I'm on a day off and it's also my Birthday - not a significant one or anything as at this (st)age I'm not really dwelling too heavily on numbe… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Thai Chicken Curry - my take on an Asian Classic.I promised this last week for many of you - sorry for delay! Enjoy!😋You need:4 chicken breasts - diced.Broccoli florets - 10-121 Onio… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Reilly apologises over remarks made to nurse at INMO conference - Health News | Irish Medical News | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013 I haven't blogged in ages but this is worth shar… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's that time of year once again - Keeping up with the Rotte-Murray Family - though we are nowhere near as rich or (in)famous as the TV family half the youth of the world are keen on keepin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My Knitmas gifts!Yes, it's Knitmas again and for those of you wondering if I've lost my festive seasonal marbles, rest assured, it's just that it's the time of the year for a dedicated group… Read More
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