Likeminded Links
The Green Box is a development model or template in a geographical area that presents a quality ecotourism destination. Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and improve the welfare of local people. The focus of ecotourism is sustainability: social, cultural, economic and environmental. For more information visit www.greenbox.ie
Lilly's Eco Clean
A range of natural cleaning products started by Lili Klint when she found out what really goes into household cleaning products. The reason Ard Nahoo smells so good! Go to www.lillysecoluv.com for more details.
Nigel's Eco Store
A brilliant online shop for everything organic, fairtrade and natural. Solar powered iPod chargers, recycled leather wallets, and much more! Go to www.nigelsecostore.com for more details.
Eco Logic
Another online store specialising in composting. Go to www.ecologic for more details.
The Organic Centre, Rosinver, Co. Leitrim
Established in 1995 as a non profit making company, the aim of this centre is providing training, information and demonstrations of organic gardening, growing and farming. Go to www.theorganiccentre.ie for more details.
The Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton
The Centre resulted from the pioneering efforts of the Manorhamilton Arts Group which had been working since 1995 for the establishment of a centre for sculptors. Among its founding members the group had a number of locally based full time artists of national and international repute in stone, wood and bronze.
Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
The Glens Centre is an Arts Centre in a former Methodist Church in Manorhamilton. The centre is located at the heart of the North Leitrim Glens and provides a range of services and facilities including performing Arts Programme, workshops in the arts, community Facilities, community arts programme.
Model Art and Niland Gallery, Sligo
One of the premier arts centres in Ireland with an extensive programme of visual and performing arts, This beautifully renovated model school is home to the impressive Niland Art Collection featuring John and Jack B. The centre has an award winning gourmet café; The Atrium, and a vibrant performing arts programme which includes an eclectic mix of jazz and contemporary music, comedy and drama, as well as classical music concerts. Go to www.modelart.ie for more details.
Parke's Castle
The Castle, which has been beautifully restored, has a very interesting audio visual presentation on the entire heritage of the region and is well worth a visit. The drive from Dromahair to Parkes Castle, along the shores of Lough Gill, is wonderfully scenic.
Creevylea Abbey
There is a particularly nice riverside walk which brings you to the ruins of Creevylea Abbey, a Franciscan Friary which was the last to be built in Ireland before the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. Creevlea accidently burned down, the ruins remain.
Creevylea Abbey Walk - stroll
Lough Nahoo loop - 3½ miles, hilly
O'Rourkes Table - 4 miles with 20 mins climb
Manor Walk - 5 miles, stunning
Wise Woman Festival
This festival is run by a collaboration of likeminded women who gather to celebrate all that it means to be a woman. The weekend includes workshops, music, dance, good food, cleansing rituals and much more. This festival takes place in May or June, please go to the Wise Woman Festival website www.wisewomanireland.com for more details.
Duncton Mill
A retreat centre in Sussex, England. Also featured alongside Ard Nahoo on the Guardian list of the top ten retreats worldwide! www.dunctonmill.com
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