4 Dublin day trip ideas for the Easter Weekend

Aaand just like that, it’s Easter. How did that happen? With the warmer weather expected to last the weekend (hooray!), today I’d like to share a few of my favourite Dublin day trip ideas. Perhaps you might find some inspiration…

A lunchtime gem at The Green Door Market

A spur of the moment decision led myself and my little boy to The Green Door Market’s new home on the Old Naas Road today. And it turned out to be a lovely outing indeed. The Green Door Market is…

Day 2: An Outing to The Hazel House

Welcome to Day 2 of the Happy Magazine #12DaysOfChristmas Special. Today’s post is a fun and festive idea for you – an outing to The Hazel House in the Dublin mountains. The Hazel House is a café, Irish craft shop,…

Ireland’s Most Beautiful Drives

I came across a free eBook from Chill Insurance this week. It’s about Ireland’s Most Beautiful Drives and I thought it might inspire some of you to plan a little stay-cation holiday here in Ireland before the summer’s over. If…

Vegan Dublin Food Tours

Oooh… I’m always on the lookout now for vegan food while I’m out and about in Dublin. While I still eat real butter, I have given up cow’s milk, yogurt and cheese as part of my personal anti-cancer plan. This…

Sonder Ireland – How many of these places have you been?

This video about Ireland first came out a couple of years ago. I loved it so much then and have never forgotten it. This morning when I woke up, the name of it popped into my head and I thought…

Day trips: Ferns Castle, Wexford

If you are in the Wexford area, I’ve got a little suggestion for you for a little day trip. Ferns Castle in the small village of Ferns, Co Wexford is a lovely heritage site to visit even if you are…

Day trips: Trim Castle, Co. Meath

If you’re currently on a cancer journey you will know that a good day out of the house can do wonders for your wellbeing. If you are going through chemotherapy and staying away from crowded places, or if your energy…

Day trip: Newbridge Silverware

Ooh the holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! That might not seem like anything significant if you’re already ‘on holiday’ as such, or rather, going through cancer treatment or recovering from cancer treatment. However, with Christmas on the way,…

Day trips: Glendalough, Co Wicklow

If you fancy a little day trip from Dublin and you feel able for a brisk walk, how about Glendalough in Wicklow? Take the scenic route via the N81, Blessington and Hollywood and enjoy the views on the way there.…

The Lo-cal Kitchen, Castleknock, Dublin

When you’re on a cancer journey, it can be hard to find a decent café to eat out at. We know you want to eat healthy and you want to know exactly what’s in your food. So, today we want…

Sunday Stroll: Happy Out, Bull Island

It’s the weekend! Time for fun with the family and hopefully a little sunshine. And definitely no time for cancer. If you’re feeling able for a weekend outing and you’re in Dublin, we’ve got just the perfect place for you…

Day trips: Trim Castle, Co. Meath

If you’re currently on a cancer journey you will know that a good day out of the house can do wonders for your wellbeing. If you are going through chemotherapy and staying away from crowded places, or if your energy…