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Lest we Forget

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FAMILY

Summer Joy & Simple Pleasures

Today on a whim we decided to take a spin and picnic to Rosses Point in Sligo with the two little ones fully expecting rain, wind and grey skies.

En route we had all of these, ‘will it be sunny at the seaside?’ Saoirse asked hopefully. ‘No, but we will still have a great time’ I replied.

Sooo imagine my surprise when we arrived at a sun filled Rosses Point complete with clear blue skies and calm Atlantic Sea!

Had we stumbled into some wonderful parallel universe? The little ones took it in stride of course but Adrian & I were giddy with excitement!

Leaving the wellies, raincoats, umbrellas & scarves in the car (eeek!) we found a great spot for our picnic & felt like we were on a proper summer holiday.

Afterwards we walked & played barefoot on the shore in what can only be described as a total sensory & life affirming delight.

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Posted on September 3, 2026 by Jane in FAMILY, MY TIPS FOR VISITING IRELAND Leave a comment
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