Happy St Patricks Day!

Just wanting to wish everyone a very happy St Patricks Day!

I actually think that its a much bigger deal in the US than it is here in Northern Ireland though. It's a Bank Holiday here, so lots of people off work but the kids were at school. So I took myself off to the gym, only to find out that everyone else had the same idea. Every single piece of equipment was in use so I just changed back into my jeans and went to Starbucks for a latte and chocolate muffin :)

In honour of the Irish, I'd recommend you check out some of these brilliant shops.
Blue Card by Propeller in Dublin


Lilac Czech Flowers and Leaves Earrings by Lightkeeping in Cork


Original Mixed Media -purple colored Real Estate for Sale in quirky Irish village by Iris O'Connor in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Malahide

Today I drove a couple of hours into Southern Ireland to the gorgeous seaside town of Malahide to meet my friend Beth and her daughters Iona and Zoe, who are over for a weeks holiday.


Malahide is just north of Dublin and one of the most picturesque places that I have been to in Eire.

We brought Jack our black lab and Beth had brought her 'Heinz 57 Varieties' Tootsie. As the owner of a big dog, I couldn't belive how cute Tootsie is and how fast those tiny legs can run! We took the kids to the playpark in the grounds of Malahide castle and the sun shone throughout.



If anyone is wanting to visit Ireland and isn't sure where to visit, I'd definitely recommend stopping off in Malahide.

Oh and there's great shops too!