The Ramblers Rest

30/09/2026

Do you have a story to weave? ✍️🍁

No better woman to inspire and guide you than Fionnuala The Story Weaver.

These classes are about so much more than just putting pen to paper. Friendship, laughter, connection, sharing and craic await, book now.

✨ ✍️New Course Announcement ✍️✨

In this fresh Autumn season, with the nights drawing in, would you like to try something different, meet like-minded people and make more time for yourself?

Have you always enjoyed writing and do you have a burning desire to pen that novel, construct a short story or record your memoirs?

Perhaps you would like to revisit the poetry you used to do or start journalling on a regular basis?

Do you have a longing to know more about the writing process itself where you can learn tips and tricks that will give you a place to start, show you how to engage your readers and keep your words flowing?

Are you interested in folklore, local history or the myths and legends of yesteryear?

Do you like phrases and expressions and their meanings and origins?

If any of these statements describe you - you can do something about it by booking on to my creative writing course!

This will start on Wednesday 28th October and run for six weeks from 7-9pm in the cosy, inspirational and creative surroundings of The Rambler’s Rest in picturesque Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.

Beginners welcome!

Limited availability and booking is essential!

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14/06/2026

WONDERful nature💚

28/04/2026

Thank you Fionnuala The Story Weaver for being an absolute joy to create with and to the wonderful group of writers who joined us for our retreat; sharing stories, laughter, wisdom & silence.
Feeling grateful to you all for such a beautiful experience🙏🏻💗

13/04/2026

𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝒮𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓃ℊ ℐ𝓃𝓀 𝒲ℯ𝓁𝓁

As the seasons change and warmer days beckon why not dust off the winter cobwebs with a Creative Writing and Wellness Retreat that will soothe your soul and ignite your imagination.

Set in the picturesque village of Glaslough, The Rambler’s Rest will be your base.
This cosy nest is surrounded by the Castle Leslie estate, beautiful walks and woodland where nature, folklore and history all meet at the border.

Together Amanda Maria and Fionnuala Cassidy (The Story Weaver) will guide you. Over one weekend we will help you to reset your mind using pen prompts and wellness techniques, giving you an inner toolkit for self-care and artistic expression.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Details about accomodation can also be given on request.

Booking is essential. For further information please contact either Fionnuala or Amanda.

23/03/2026

Have you heard of the Merlin App?! It’s a fantastic way of identifying the birds you hear calling or singing around you.

Hearing the birds sing is one of THE most joyful experiences for me, especially these days with the brighter mornings.

Even though the individual bird names themselves aren’t important, (we’re all one after all), it somehow helps me feel more connected, to be able to identify which bird I can hear and to know them a little better, it’s magic! A little like knowing someone’s name compared to not knowing it. Check out the app, I think it’s class.

13/03/2026

Interested in performing? Please drop me a message to take part!😀🤗

18/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year Everyone✨

The year of the Fire Horse and big energies with the solar eclipse today. We are co-creating the world anew. The beautiful mystery of it all🙏🏻

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18/01/2026

It warms my heart each year, to see these little beauties pop up🌱

Let us look toward the months ahead by asking ourselves "What is it I want to welcome?"

On this glorious sunny Sunday in January, may we let go of the idea that we are separate from the rest of creation and wholeheartedly welcome the vast opportunities to unite with our surroundings.

May we let go of inattentiveness to beauty dwelling around us and welcome the joys and surprising wonders each day contains.

Wishing us ALL many quiet moments in nature this year, with the Keeper of our hearts.

(Adapted from - Judith Rupp)

03/09/2025

It’s that time of year again🍂✍️Great to have you back Fionnuala The Story Weaver👏Highly recommend this course.

31/08/2025

Beginning today in gratitude for a beautiful summer time, as we bid farewell to August🙏🏻❤️

𝔽𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪, 𝕗𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕒,
𝕊𝕦𝕟-𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕨𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨, 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕤𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕚𝕤 𝕕𝕠𝕟𝕖;
ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕚𝕟, 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕚𝕟, 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕖, 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕟.

ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕒 ℝ𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚