We picked up half a dozen hens. Hens are very little work. As long as they have some ground to scratch around in, plus plenty of food, they’re happy. Ours have been laying eggs every day which means that they’re … Continue reading →

Many of our visitors to Duffys of Ballybin Meath Self-Catering Accommodation are interested in learning about local craftspeople. An easy way to learn about them in advance is to check out Meath Crafts, a web site which pulls together craftspeople … Continue reading →

The Temple Bar Traditional Music Festival took place between January 25 and January 29th. The acts included Michael Mc Goldrick, Ralph Mc Tell and The Dubliners 50th anniversary concert. Dublin resounded to the sounds of Irish Music all week with lunch … Continue reading →

Duffys of Ballybin is less than 40 minutes from Dublin, by car or by bus. The buses leave from nearby Ashbourne approximately every 20 minutes, so when you stay with us, you get the best of the city while living … Continue reading →

Duffys of Ballybin self-catering holiday accommodation is only 40 minutes from downtown Dublin and the James Joyce Centre at 35 North Great George’s St, Dublin 1, phone 01 878 8547. The following are the events at the centre in the Spring of … Continue reading →

Duffys of Ballybin self-catering accommodation is approximately 45 minutes from Winter Wonderland, a seasonal funfair, for families or adults. It is set in the beautiful and historic Kilmainham Hospital and includes ice-skating; a circus; a German market; and a variety … Continue reading →

The Columbans in Dalgan Park welcome visitors to walk around their grounds. They have over 6 kilometres of walks, some through parkland, some through farm-land and some along the river. Unfortunately, because it’s farm land it is not possible to … Continue reading →

Duffys of Ballybin farmyard accommodation is only a short drive from two prominent County Meath activity parks. The first is Rathbeggan Lakes, which has a number of activities, including paintball wars, allotments and gardening, fishing and a fun park for kids. About … Continue reading →

This video was created on Lough Derg, on the River Shannon. Apparently this close formation flying by starlings is called “murmuration”. Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

The Royal Irish Academy has an on-going series of events and lectures, the schedule for which is presented here. The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hEireann is an all-Ireland, independent, academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, … Continue reading →