03
Feb
Past Times and The Power of Reminiscence
We meet some wonderful people through The Irish Soda Bread Way. Many love to reminisce about their mothers, and grandmot...
01
Jan
A Curious Tale of the Night of the Big Wind ( Oiche na Gaoithe Mór)in 1839 and Ireland’s first pensions
On the first of January, 1909 pensions were granted to men and women over 70 in Ireland ( and Great Britain).
It ...
21
Oct
Halloween and the Celtic Festival of Samhain ( Sow-in)
Did you know that the ancient festival of Samhain was the precursor to what we know as Halloween?
There are four Celt...
30
Jul
The Difference between Bread Soda/Baking Soda and Baking Powder
Bread soda, baking powder, and yeast are all leavening agents. Leavening agents all release the gas, carbon dioxide caus...
03
Jun
Loving our new Location- Clew Bay Hotel/ Maddens
We are delighted to be hosting The Irish Soda Bread Way in the Clew bay Hotel/Maddens on James Street, Westport. It is a...
14
May
Mayo Day 2023- A Great Day Out
We were delighted to be invited by Mayo County Council to take part in Mayo Day 2023. Mayo Day is a celebration of the p...
22
Apr
The Best Brown Soda Bread Recipe On the Wild Atlantic Way
In Search of The Perfect Recipe for Brown Soda Bread on the Wild Atlantic Way
This is indeed a very controversial top...
26
Mar
Fairy Trees
Fairy trees or bushes are often seen growing around fairy forts ( ringforts). They are said to guard the entrance to the...
17
Feb
“There is one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about”
It can be said that Oscar Wilde was the first person who became famous for merely being famous through self-promotion. I...
27
Jan
Imbolc / St.Brigids Day- New Irish Public Holiday February 2023
Imbolg ( February 1st) is one of the four most important festivals in the Celtic calendar, along with Bealtaine (1st Ma...
18
Oct
Yin and Yang
Then
This is a picture of myself, Mary, and Carmel taken in a photo booth on a school tour to the big smoke (Dublin) ...
