Chalk & Cheese TravelsWe are adventure seekers who love to explore the world. So one day, we decided to write about it here is our story so far
When we moved into our new house in Roscommon one thing holding us back where the site of wind turbines on the Slieve Bawn hills directly back from our back garden. Although a dislike for the looks of them, with an interest an renewable energy we decided to embrace them and thought why not go […]
Clifden Clifden is the main town in the Connemara region of Co Galway a base for many coming out west to visit this beautiful and wild area. Popular summer destination with tourist and locals to see the unique landscape. Home to a lot great hikes, views and a huge amount of history. Known for some […]
Support Small Business So its finally here the first in the our series, supporting small businesses. A drive we decided to start in 2022 to highlight and promote small businesses we have found on our travels. These travels have taken us from little places like Tamborine Mountain Australia to the back streets Hong Kong to […]
Insight The Signal bar restaurant Clifden is part of the Clifden Staion House Hotel. The venueis located in the the Old station masters building and still respects the history of this once steam train station. The building still has old all the old station signs and memorabilia inside and out.for any train enthusiasts there is […]
Whilst taking a drive across the Sky Road from Cifden we stumbled down the hill what seemed to be a Castle ruins. Later that night after a bit of research it appeared to be the Clifden Castle ruins. We decided the next day we would drive back and go see how easy access was and […]
Whilst on a road trip through the Wild Atlantic Way we decided to stop off at Clifden for a few days and take the plunge and go hiking the 6.8km trail of Diamond Hill through Connemara National Park and embrace County Galway’s vast mountain scenes, The Diamond Hills stunning summit offering 360 degree views, is […]
Glendeer Pet Farm Glendeer Pet farm is a top entertainment and day adventure for kids in County Roscommon. Open to the public to come and enjoy this working farm and kids play areas. Location Located 15 minutes outside the town of Athlone. Although considered County Roscommon the pet farm is closer to Athlone town and […]
Introduction One note we have taken away from this pandemic has been to appreciate what we have right on our doorsteps and support small business all over the country. The wanderlust to travel far and see all corners of the globe has and will never change but there is something that has been really therapeutic […]
The Oarsman Insight The Oarsman Carrick On Shannon is known around the Leitrim and beyond for its outstanding food. Award winning restaurant who are passionate about sourcing from the source, from as local as possible bringing the best artisan ingredients. The restaurant has won coveted awards like Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide Best Pub with Food, […]
Little Bao Insight Little Bao Hong Kong and there owner May Chow started life in the suburb of Soho on Hong Kong Island in a small and cosy shop front seating minimal people, with people queuing to get a piece of the great food on offer. The site had to go to housing development and […]
