We recently hit the road to Limerick, Kerry, Cork and Waterford to pop into my stockists and managed to get lucky with three glorious sunny days (which obvs includes a bit of drizzle). On this occasion, I had a patient chauffeur so I was the niggling passenger seat driver intent on giving aimless directions. There really is nowhere like Éire when the sun shines and when it decides to give you a full glimpse of the views along the jagged coastline. These little ‘working’ trips have become more like mini breaks and it looks like Ireland has become my most frequent holiday hotspot and will be for the foreseeable future. No huffing and puffing out of me……..or at least until I am in the passenger seat again.

Road Trip Route: Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Waterford….Dublin.

Three Musicians, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Molly Garrivans, Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry

Blarney Woolen Mills, Co. Cork

Ferry across to Cobh, Co. Cork

Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork

Ballymaloe Gift Shop & Cafe – Sealed with Irish Love Stockist

Round Tower, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

Pippa at The Beach House Gallery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Places to stay: The Lodge Guesthouse, Kenmare; Watersedge Hotel, Cobh, Co. Cork

Places to visit – Slightly off track: Ardmore, Co. Waterford; Portmagee, Co. Kerry; Ballydavid, Co. Kerry

Irish gift shop gems: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery, Co. Waterford; Warren Allen Collections, Bandon, Co. Cork