Woodland Jewel

It really does pay to wander off the beaten track while out for a walk. On my usual walk in Donadea Forest, Kildare, I decided to go off the well-worn path in search… Continue reading →

An Invasive Asian Beauty

On a trip this year to the Wicklow mountains, for a college field trip I stumbled across a monster that plagues many gardeners around the country. This beast from the orient is one… Continue reading →

A Quick Glimpse of the Wicklow Mountains

Last year as part of an elective I took in college I went on an amazing field trip to the Wicklow Mountains. The trip focused on the mining activities that were carried out… Continue reading →

Beyond the Woods

Last year I went on a tour of Killinthomas woods in North Kildare. After it, I wrote the following article for the Autumn issue of Irish Wildlife to share my thoughts on the woods.… Continue reading →

Spring is in the Air

Spring is truly in full swing all around the country at the moment. The sun is actually shining and new growth can be seen around every corner. On a recent walk in the… Continue reading →

Turning over a new Leaf:

With 2013 truly underway, I have decided my blog need some desperate T.L.C!! I had a busy 2012 that meant I did not get to update my blog as much as I wanted.… Continue reading →