My perfect summer day would start with ...

Breakfast in Fennelly’s in Callan for their wonderful coffee and ambiance.

The song I’d have on in the car would be

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison.

For a picnic I would go to

JFK Park, outside New Ross.

I would go for a drive to …

Hook Head, have coffee, climb to the top of the lighthouse and view the great roaring of sea.

Hook Lighthouse

If I had time to squeeze in a walk

I’d walk the beach in Duncannon and take in the sea air.

For dinner, I would book …

Aldridge Lodge outside Duncannon, Co Wexford, where the lovely Billy and Joanne run the most superb restaurant. I would have booked in advance because they fill up so fast.

If I was really going to treat myself, I’d stay overnight at …

Marsh Mere Lodge in Arthurstown, Co Wexford, where the lovely Vincent would bring me for a drive in his trap in the morning. The room I would stay in is called “Margaret In Disguise”. Clare is in charge of Marshmere Lodge, where she will greet me with beautiful scones and coffee.

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