There's something truly enchanting about gliding across the serene waters of Lough Key while the sky above transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors. This past week, during the 53rd Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships held from September 20th to 26th in Boyle, County Roscommon, I had the privilege of experiencing this magic firsthand.  Hosted at

As anglers in Leitrim, Sligo, and Roscommon, we're blessed with some of Ireland's most breathtaking fishing destinations. From the serene waters of Lough Allen in Leitrim to the wild Atlantic shores of Sligo and the tranquil River Shannon in Leitrim and Roscommon, these spots are our sanctuaries. But these treasures are at risk. Landowners are

We all have that one fish. The one that gets into your blood. For me, it’s not the pike, not the trout, but the tench. And on my rare days off, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than on the bank at dawn, waiting for that first bite. This morning was one of those perfect mornings.