Boxty & the humble spud!
Boxty is a traditional Irish potato dish found in the “Border” Counties of Fermanagh, Cavan, Leitrim & Donegal. In Irish it is called...
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- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Halloween
Halloween is fascinating ! As it was never a French tradition, I discovered it when I came to Ireland. I love the festivities, the...
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- Jun 5, 2022
- 2 min
Slow Adventure Escape
Totally immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape of West Fermanagh... A unique experience combining gentle canoeing & well deserved...
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- May 8, 2022
- 3 min
Corralea's BBQ Hut
In Scandinavia, BBQ huts were know as “grillkota” which is a Finnish word meaning “grill house”. The modern day take on a Grillkota is a...
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- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
Plan a get-together at Corralea
If Lockdown has taught us anything, it's the value of the little things in life, which we very often take for granted: the song of a...
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- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
Wild Eden Hot Tub
Today's busy lives can have a significant impact on our mental and physical well being. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle...
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- Jun 20, 2021
- 5 min
Outdoor Hen Weekend
Hen parties, hen do's, hen nights out, bachelorette parties, bridal showers….whatever you want to call them, these events are always...
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- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
Unique Outdoor Spa in Fermanagh
Welcome to a really special place: a little piece of paradise in a forest on the edge of the lake where relaxation is of the essence. We...
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- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
Wild Garlic Pesto
PISTOU…or pesto? Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa in northern Italy, it has always been prepared with crushed garlic, basil, and...
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- May 9, 2021
- 3 min
Beltane Yoga retreat
Such a refreshing and invigorating feeling to work with Aurora Yoga studio NI! It brings me back a few years (11 years ago now!!) when...
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- Apr 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Wild Atlantic Way
A world class experience which benefits local communities! The purpose of the Wild Atlantic Way is to entice visitors to the small rural...
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- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
Making a difference!
We are delighted at Corralea to be able to re-open our self-catering cottages from 30 April and look forward to welcoming new & old...
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- Apr 11, 2021
- 4 min
Best Restaurants, Cafés & Pubs
Food, food, food. In the West, it is believed that the earlier “restaurants” originated in Paris in the 18th century (the “bouillon...
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- Apr 4, 2021
- 3 min
Best Gift Shops in Fermanagh
*From a local perspective* This blog is aimed at supporting the small High Street retailers and the family owned businesses in Fermanagh....
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- Mar 28, 2021
- 6 min
Top 10 experiences in Fermanagh & Donegal
1. Erne Water Taxi & Devenish Island 2. Hydro bikes – Erne Adventures 3. Rossnowlagh Surf School 4. Erne red boats hire 5. Marble Arch...
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- Mar 21, 2021
- 4 min
Top things to do Outdoors in Fermanagh & Cavan
*From a Local Perspective* Spring is in the air and the outdoors are alluring again… We can’t travel far yet but we can enjoy what is on...
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- Mar 14, 2021
- 4 min
What to do in Belcoo & Blacklion?
*From a Local Perspective* The twin villages of Belcoo - Blacklion straddle the Border between Co. Fermanagh & Co. Cavan in the North...
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- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
From Hobby-Horse to Electric Bike
Electric bikes and bicycles alike serve many purposes. Some are considered a tool to make a living, others a cleaner mode of transport or...
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- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Brexit & Bordercross
Brexit, Northern Ireland protocol, unclear and complicated rules about exports & trading across Europe, have once again brought the focus...
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- Feb 21, 2021
- 2 min
The building of our Sauna
In the Autumn of 2019 and totally unaware of what was to come in 2020, we surfed the web in search of an eco sauna we could install on...
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- Feb 14, 2021
- 3 min
The story of our Sauna…
It all started in 2001... With his experience of many years in Alaska and California, cousin Aidan suggested to build a sweat lodge...
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- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
Our Eco-adventure
Situated in the centre of the Marble Arch Global Geopark, protected from harmful human activity, Corralea is a natural classroom with an...
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- Jan 31, 2021
- 2 min
Travelling during Lockdown…
Our Weekly Escape to beat the Winter blues and re-connect with our love of travelling. At Corralea, we enjoy eating & cooking (very much...
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- Jan 24, 2021
- 3 min
Let it snow!
Enjoying a light dusting of snow this week-end!! Nothing better to bring out the child in you than a bit of snow. This week-end we tried...
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