Druid cottage

02/08/2026

Well worth a visit the next time you stay Druid cottage

01/08/2026

07/04/2026

I very much enjoyed a Burren walk to The Hermitage of St Colman at Eagle Rock, in the misty rain but which will bring an abundance of wild flowers.

30/12/2025

🌿 Why Short-Term Lets Matter in Rural Areas

Did you know that for every €25 spent on self-catering accommodation, another €75 is spent in the local economy — in shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and activity providers?

These are real numbers that show how holiday rentals in small villages and countryside areas do more than just offer a bed for the night — they fuel local businesses and keep rural life vibrant.

As a local host, I see it every day:
✔️ Guests shop in nearby stores
✔️ Eat in local restaurants and cafes
✔️ Explore regional attractions
✔️ Recommend the area to others
✔️ And often come back!

Self-catering properties bring real value to rural Ireland. They’re not just about tourism — they’re about sustaining communities that don’t benefit from mass tourism or large hotels.

🏡 If you’re thinking of starting a holiday rental — or already host one — remember:
You’re not just running a business. You’re supporting your local area.

29/12/2025

Narcissus blooming before January 2026 ....also found some Thyme flowering and even Poppy heads, what's going on!

29/07/2025

Well worth doing this trip.....very enjoyable

29/07/2025

Jim Cronin's annual open day is Monday 4 th of August 2 to 5 pm . Postcode V94 EH50 .
On the day a walk and talk around a home production vegetable garden . Weather permitting they will have a plough horse working in the garden .
Tea / coffee and cakes and chat.