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Top notch service in Clonakilty’s 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 Aubergine Cafe. [...]

Crafty Cafe

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. Its located in the centre of the [...]

Found Out

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 Main Street, I pass it regularly on the way [...]

Review of O’Conaill’s Chocolate shop and cafe

O’Conaill’s Chocolate shop and cafe, French Church Street, Cork, Ireland “If you’re in Cork city centre and like chocolate, a must visit shop and cafe.“   Yesterday was lovely, a typically crisp Winter’s day. The boys all had school but Sibéal had finished pre-school the day before, so herself, myself, Síofra and DH headed into town [...]

Review of Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe

Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe,1 St Patrick’s Place, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland Fast, friendly service of a tasty lunch for 2 adults and 6 children. Good choice of food for all. Yesterday on the way home from the playground, myself and my 5 kids, Teresa and her baby Kieran decided to pop into the newly opened [...]

Review of Cappuccino’s Restaurant

Cappuccino’s Restaurant, 20 North Main Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Ireland Busy coffee shop/restaurant that is great for lunch or just a coffee and snack. As the weather had become dull and too cold for the beach yesterday afternoon, myself, Oscar and Fionn decided on a trip into Wexford town. Fionn was in the buggy as [...]