Moher Moments

Waving here I say “Good morning Mr.Magpie, how is the wife? “ Anyone else greet the magpie like us here ,to avoid any bad luck it is said ? These two magpies are frequent visitors to our garden which Sadie gets great mileage from chasing , I think they enjoy the chase too 🤣   I’m always happy to see two magpies together as the old rhyme goes: One for sorrow, Two for Joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret never to be told, Eight for a wish, Nine for...

As disappointing as it is for people in Ireland to have to stay inside during the lovely weather we are having at the moment, Irish people who are away and have to isolate in another country are also finding it difficult to be away from home at this time. One of these is Roscommon actor Chris O'Dowd, who is currently isolating with his family in his home in Los Angeles. He took to Twitter on Easter Sunday to ask for some photos of Ireland as he was feeling home sick during the day.   There were hundreds of responses with stunning images. Thanks lots...

This blog is the first in a series of tips and advice for the visitor to Co.Clare, whether that be someone from outside Clare or from overseas. these Moher Moments Tip will be from us living here in St.Brigid' Well in Co.Clare but also in future blogs we will have some guest authors from elsewhere in Ireland.

So as its Easter Monday and we shared the lovely blessing from John O'Donohue we thought perhaps useful to share a little more of the hidden gem that is Corcomroe Abbey that was mentioned.

Lighting a candle for you all this Easter Sunday here at St. Brigid’s Well. Hoping you all are well.