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Congratulations!
4 years after they first stayed with us at Croan (on their first weekend away together), Paul brought Lorraine away for a surprise weekend break at Croan Cottages last weekend.
Then he used the occasion to propose to her!
We’re delighted to report that Lorraine said Yes!
Congratulations Paul & Lorraine, we hope that you have a long and happy life together
🙂
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4 years after they first stayed with us at Croan (on their first weekend away together), Paul brought Lorraine away for a surprise weekend break at Croan Cottages last weekend. Then he used the occasion to propose to her! We’re delighted to report that Lorraine said Yes! Congratulations Paul & Lorraine, we hope that you have a long and happy life together 🙂
Read moreBat Detecting!
As it was a beautiful, crisp night we decided to do some bat detection.
With book and bat detector in hand we set about searching under the trees on the avenue and around the pond.
It took some time to attune our ears to the chips, ticks, plops and smacks which we could hear as the bats hunted for food high above us.
During the search we identified Common Pipistrelles, Soprano Pipistrelles, Leislers and Natterers....
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As it was a beautiful, crisp night we decided to do some bat detection. With book and bat detector in hand we set about searching under the trees on the avenue and around the pond. It took some time to attune our ears to the chips, ticks, plops and smacks which we could hear as the bats hunted for food high above us. During the search we identified Common Pipistrelles, Soprano Pipistrelles, Leislers and Natterers....
Read moreAngling holidays in Ireland
The people at Irish Ferries have developed some videos on angling holidays in Ireland.
While we all know that there is some amazing fishing to be had in Ireland, a lot of anglers in the UK don’t realise how accessible, under-fished and free our waters are.
Even right on our doorstep here at Croan Cottages, there are some stunning fishing opportunities:
The King’s River in Kells is excellent for Trout on the fly.
The Nore offers larger Trout and...
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The people at Irish Ferries have developed some videos on angling holidays in Ireland. While we all know that there is some amazing fishing to be had in Ireland, a lot of anglers in the UK don’t realise how accessible, under-fished and free our waters are. Even right on our doorstep here at Croan Cottages, there are some stunning fishing opportunities: The King’s River in Kells is excellent for Trout on the fly. The Nore offers larger Trout and...
Read moreNew M9 Motorway Open
The final stretch of the M9 motorway has finally opened! That means that it is now dual carriageway or motorway all the way from the M50 in Dublin to just 2 miles from Croan Cottages.
I did the drive myself today and it took 1 hour and 33 minutes from Leeson St. to Croan (just 1 hour and 10 minutes from the M50).
Now a break at Croan Cottages is even closer for all those travelling...
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The final stretch of the M9 motorway has finally opened! That means that it is now dual carriageway or motorway all the way from the M50 in Dublin to just 2 miles from Croan Cottages. I did the drive myself today and it took 1 hour and 33 minutes from Leeson St. to Croan (just 1 hour and 10 minutes from the M50). Now a break at Croan Cottages is even closer for all those travelling...
Read morePoppy now fully recovered
Poppy has recovered well from her recent accident.
The poor girl had to have 4 stitches to her face after she cut it during a rabbit hunt!
An incident like that can be serious when you trade on your looks for treats!
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Poppy has recovered well from her recent accident. The poor girl had to have 4 stitches to her face after she cut it during a rabbit hunt! An incident like that can be serious when you trade on your looks for treats!
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