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Top notch service in Clonakilty’s Aubergine Cafe

Aubergine Cafe Last Saturday, myself, Oisín and Sibéal headed to Clonakilty for a few hours. We were on a mission to get knitting needles and wool for Sibéal and a new book for Oisín. Whilst there, it started to rain and the kids declared they were hungry so we decided to have lunch in the [...]

Food Glorious Food

The Blue Geranium Cafe, Hosfords Garden Centre, Clonakilty Road, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland Yesterday myself and my 2 youngest decided to head to Hosfords garden centre after spending a lovely sunny morning attempting to sort out a part of our now junglelike garden. I really like Hosfords. Its very child friendly. The kids love having [...]

Day out in Dublin

Dunne and Crescenzi, Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin 1, Ireland Last Saturday myself, Oscar and Oisín headed to Dublin on the train for a day out. By the time we’d arrived, taken the LUAS and found ourselves outside the Jervis Centre we were a smidge hungry. The boys decided that they’d like something Italian for their [...]

Crafty Cafe

Core Craft Cafe, Ballinahown, Co Westmeath, Ireland On the last trip to Cavan, a couple of weeks ago I decided to stop in Ballinahown. It was possibly a bit foolhardy of me that I decided that the best place for myself and 4 of my kids to eat lunch would be in its Craft Cafe. [...]

1,2, 3,4,5 Once I caught a fish alive….

Deasy’s Harbour Bar and Seafood Restaurant, Ring, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland We headed to Deasy’s in Ring last night for an early celebration of Conor’s birthday which is mid week next week. It had been a while since our last visit which we had enjoyed so we were both looking forward to it. We arrived [...]

Bento Box in Dublin

Yamamori Last Saturday just before the excitement of the Irish Web Awards commenced, we decided to head to Yamamori to grab a quick bite to eat. When we arrived around 5ish the place was hopping, a good sign. We were seated without delay. To keep things quick and easy, we both ordered a bento box. [...]

Little Caesars Pizza

Little Caesars Pizza, Midway Food Court, Portlaoise, Ireland On Wednesday afternoon, we were driving from Bandon to Ratoath in Meath when we decided to stop at the Midway food court in Portlaoise as both adults and the 5 kids were hungry, tired and in need of a break. We have stopped there previously and enjoyed [...]

Found Out

Found Out Cafe, Main Street, Innishannon, Co. Cork, Ireland This morning did not start well: the car broke down on the school run and it was raining. After all was sorted: the car fixed and kids dropped to school, I decided to call in to The Found Out Cafe in Innishannon. Its located on the [...]

The King and Castle

The King and Castle pub, 15–16 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PL, United Kingdom Whilst on our Legoland trip a fortnight ago, we decided to eat out in Windsor on the Saturday night. We had intended finding a family friendly Italian restaurant or similar and rather naively hadn’t booked anywhere. We arrived into Windsor around [...]

Anyone for noodles?

Wagamama, 4-5 South Main Street, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland photo credit: adactio After swimming earlier today, we decided to eat out en famille. Having been to Wagamama in Cork previously and having been very happy with that visit, we decided to return today. As always the staff were very friendly, attentive and efficient. Its a [...]

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