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The best coffee shops in the west of Ireland

We here at Chalk and Cheese Travels love a good old cup of coffee and with so many options of coffee shops these days around Ireland it’s hard to pick a favourite from them all. But hey not to worry we have done the hard work for you. We have have tried and tested  all […]

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Caves of Keash, Sligo, Ireland

Finally we got there So it finally happened, we got to visit the Caves of Keash. We had talked about visiting many times but due to a number of reasons, one being the weather we just never made it. Actually one clear day we headed off and got to the foot of the hill only […]

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Guerins Path, Cliffs of Moher

Heading to the Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher on Irelands wild Atlantic way is one of the most popular sites in Ireland. Explored by thousands each year, but with the west of Ireland’s wild nature can be a tough walk for young families or the less abled. Well look no further use this […]

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The Best Doolin accommodation

Finding accommodation in Doolin, Co, Clare Whilst planning a trip to the Cliffs Of Moher we had heard that Doolin would be the most pleasant place to stay, a picturesque little village in the heart of this region. This was a perfect starting point to look for accommodation. The Doolin region one of Co. Clare […]

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Costello Memorial Chapel, Smallest in Europe

A quick and short post today which is very fitting for this landmark in Carrick on Shannon. The smallest chapel in Europe Situated in the heart of Carrick on Shannon Town lies the smallest Chapel in Europe and the second smallest in the world the by the name of Costello Memorial Chapel. At only sixteen […]

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Honestly Farm Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon

New Opening There’s a new kid on the block in Honestly Farm Kitchen in Carrick on Shannon has opened its doors. A organic cafe and farm shop with drive through, known to be Irelands first organic drive through. Its honestly organic food Honestly opened in Carrick on Shannon early 2022 from the producers of Drumanilra […]

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Templetogher Mill, The Community Project

That heritage sign For 2 years on the way to work I drove past a sign on the road which read heritage area. With a lack of time I never quite made it there. One sunny afternoon I had a hour to spare I decided to have a look at this site known as the […]

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Romantic story Of McDermott Castle Lough Key

Visiting Lough Key for McDermott Castle One of our favourite places to visit is Lough Key Forest Park. We often spend many a afternoon there exploring the 350 hectare site. What always captures my imagination is the lonely castle ruins lying out in the Lough McDermott Castle. The story of Una So here is a […]

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Roscommon Castle, Roscommon, Ireland

Roscommon Castle Set in the heart of the farming town of Roscommon lies Roscommon Castle and the Loughnaneane park. An essential piece of history for the whole town and one that has stood the course time. It is constantly being preserved so this iconic landmark is here to stay forever. As soon as I heard […]

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Elephant grave Castlerea – Story of Cindy the elephant

A elephant grave in Castlerea ? Who is this Cindy the elephant? and why is she buried in the small town of Castlerea County Roscommon? I know right this sounds strange, so much so we decided to take a walk down to have a look and see what we could find out. Walking the Castlerea […]