Ferieboliger i County Sligo

Meet and greet at the slieve league visitor centre -The tour will start in the center with information about the center when it opened and the cost of the project - On the way to the cliffs I will point out the birth place of the well known folklorist Sean O Eochaidh -Folklore stories from the local area including the story of Cnoc Aine which is located in the environs of the slieve league cliffs -I will give information on the cliffs including the geology and also history of the local area -The culture of the area which includes the irish language and the rich music heritage in the area -The history of the fishing in the area On completion of our tour and my talk at the cliffs, we will return to the center for tea/coffee and homemade scones -Poetry recitation/song Other things to note Bring clothing that's suitable for the four seasons in a day weather we get in Ireland! bring a light rain jacket it's always a good idea

General introduction to Oyster farming, the process involved in getting oyster from seed to restaurant plate. Tour of oyster farm, higlighting different stages of oyster growing. Outlining different methods of growing oysters and highlighting current research project we are undertaking to grow oysters in alternative method. Demonstration on how to shuck (open) an oyster and best of all get to taste an oyster fresh out of the water. Other things to note The tour will involve a gentle 300m walk on the beach to the farm. Remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and beach appropriate footwear. They may have to walk in a couple of inches of water

We will meet you at the shores of Lough Gill, one of the most famous and beautiful lakes in Ireland. Fabled in the poetry of W.B.Yeats for the Lake Isle of Innisfree, we will prepare you for a trip that will surprise and delight you at each step along the way. After an initial chat about the trip plan, and learning a little about you, we will get you ready for the journey, giving you the equipment that you will need, and showing you the techniques required for the outing.Don't worry, you won't need to be a super athlete, just a regular level of fitness will be fine! We will then launch onto the Garavogue river, a slow moving river that is the gateway to Lough Gill (meaning the "bright" or "white" lake in Irish) and make our way to the entrance of the lake.Depending on the time of year we will pass a variety of water birds, from whooper swans to kingfisher and maybe even see a shy otter chasing after equally shy salmon. We will travel through mixed features, from alluvial forests to old sessile oak woods, all contained within an area designated as a Special Area of Conservation and make our way to one of the many remote islands that are in the lake.There we will stop for a walk around, take some time to reflect on the history and folk lore of the area and make ourselves a hot drink and a pastry. After a break, we will head back towards our starting point. Other things to note You will need to be comfortable with being on the water. No previous kayaking experience is needed. Moderate level of fitness required. Bring clothing for all conditions including light rainwear. It is best if you can layer up and down to remain comfortable.

Join me in my little workshop hidden deep in the old woods near Markree Castle and discover how to make wool yarn starting with a fleece shorn from a sheep. See how I wash it and prepare it for spinning and have a go yourself at making your very own yarn on a drop spindle starting with the fleece. Learn a bit about dyeing wool and see some of the plants that give wonderful colours Other things to note Wear old clothes as working with wool is dirty work

We do a bike ride from a distance of 35k We meet and start at Burke's bar and restaurant in Clonbur village. We take a coffee or tea and I give a brief plan of the tour. We will be cycling in the countryside around Mount Gable, reaching Lake Corrib. We continue the road towards the village of Cornamona, riding along Lake Corrib, passing through Ard Na Gaoithe Forest where we end at the famous Ashford Castle. In Cong we take a break for lunch which is included in a local café McHugh's. After lunch we continue biking through Cong forest where we take a stop at Big Island rendering you stunning views over Lough Mask all the way to finish at Burke's bar and restaurant in Clonbur village. You will see breathtaking views of Lough Corrib, breathe the magical energy of the ancient trees in the forest of Cong. Other things to note I also want to mention that the price per person is 60€ but for bookings for more than 2 people it's 50€ per person starting from the 3rd person.