A few weeks ago a friend and I went to Burtown House, it was our second attempt. Last year we drove in the back entrance and very nearly crashed a Wedding. Whoops! This year, we went when it was actually open to the public! We had a lovely lunch in the fantastic restaurant there and …
Bluebell Woods
A couple of weeks ago, myself and a friend went to Manor Abbey Woods in Kildare to take photos of some Bluebells. Neither of us had been to this woods before, so, it was an interesting trip. I am going to compile a list of Bluebell Woods as it seems quite tricky to find information …
Motocross
Today, Offshoot Camera Club and I went to the Enduro.ie Motocross Competition in Kildare. It has been a few years since I was last at a Motocross competition, today's event was held on, what seemed to me, to be a long track. I was only able to stay for a couple of hours today, but, it …
Nearly
My friend and I tried to go to Burtown House and Gardens in Kildare, but, it was closed to the public, as they were hosting a Wedding. We had some fun with Google maps before we got to Burtown, as Google kept trying to get us to drive down a small anonymous laneway, which did …
Castletown House
On Sunday we visited Castletown House in Kildare, the weather was fantastic and the house is always intreating to visit. We did not have time to walk around the grounds this time, as we arrived later than intended, I am sure we will return to this wonderful location in the future. The hawthorn blooms smelt …
Mondello Motorbike Track Day
I was at one of the Motorbike Track Days that Mondello Racetrack runs. It was interesting to watch the bikers tuning their bikes, and watching them drive around the track. This track day is incredibly well run, with two ambulances and two travelling advanced paramedics looking after the bikers. The Safety Briefing is detailed and you have …