Aine Art,Killashee

On the Northern tip of Lough Ree you will come to the twin villages of Lanesborough and Ballyleague. These villages are a relaxing stop over for Shannon cruisers and are famous for fishing.Lanesborough is most noted for the large ESB powerplant that dominates the landscape.The station has helped the local economy not only through employment but through its by-product of warm water pumped into the river attractin g an abundance of fish.Amid the towns dramatic scenery there are restuarants,pubs,and shops for supplies,and the harbour is safe and quiet perfect for a good nights sleep in the cruiser. This coming weekend October 6th and 7th the villages will host the Taste of the Lakelands food festival. Aine Art will have a stand there and I am so looking forward to it.Some of the finest food producers on the island will be there.Celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon,Stephen Dowd,Catherine Fulvio,and Fiona Egan will give demonstrations with mouth watering recipes.Attractions include an ice cream p...

Longford long overlooked as a destination for visitors has now been recognised as a treasure trove of surprises in the Heart of Ireland.The surounding countryside which is steeped in history,has a wealth of places to visit and things to do. The county is heaven for the water enthusiast with glorious lakes,rivers,canals providing the opportunity to take part in energetic sports such as canoeing and kayaking, or the more leisurely canal cruising,coarse or game angling.There are walking and cycling routes all along the Royal Canal with breathtaking scenery.The scenery is so breathtaking it is difficult to understand how this part of Ireland has remained a secret for so long.With one year to go, Centerparcs Longford Forest will open at a cost of 233 million.Visitors from near and far will flock to Centerparcs when open, so my advice is to visit soon and enjoy a break in Lovely Longford.I hope you enjoy my paintings of Longford and you can message me on Facebook Aine Art,Killashee