Reading Room

A sunny morning wildflower hunting by the sea

Every year around the same time…huge wildfires blaze for days on end destroying the natural habitats of Ireland.

‘This year, more than most, Spring signifies a new dawn and an end to the relentless winter.’

“Our feet crunched on grasses and we stepped on frozen bog pools. Our world was transformed and it was magic.”

We chat to author Dylan Tomine about raring outdoor-loving children, eating wild food, and what Yvon Chouinard is really like to fish with.

Take yourself for a walk and hunt for sloe berries

Otters are our playful, spiritual and meditative guide.

We visit the Ulster American Folk Park

We document the last days of Summer…

As this strange summer rolls on we spend more time outdoors

Why the best roads aren’t straight.

A peek inside the Awagami factory

Seeing more clearly post lockdown

A modern retreat at the far edge of Ireland

New drawings in progress

Learn to identify trees from their buds

Stories are how we make sense of the world around us…

A rare and special place

New Copper Patina Finish