St Patrick

St Patrick on the Mendips

Bits and pieces by LoisMarch 17, 2018March 15, 2018

St Patrick and a local legend

Pubs and and pints... beer, wine and spirits by LoisMarch 17, 2017September 13, 2018

Places by LoisDecember 7, 2016

My recent writings, the challenge towrite 50,00 words, led me to some curious places… I looked at the voyages of St Brendan the navigator, and Nicholas of Lynn St. Brendan is known far more widely, beyond Ireland, because of his voyage from Europe across the Atlantic; many believe he actually reached North America, although there’s […]

Lucky to live here

Archaeology and geology by LoisJanuary 21, 2014January 21, 2014

The port of Uphill

Archaeology and geology by LoisJuly 25, 2013July 24, 2013

April 23rd… St George’s Day

Bits and pieces by LoisApril 23, 2013April 23, 2018

Family Stories by LoisMarch 19, 2013March 8, 2016

Thinking about St Patrick

Due to their history, Irish people are spread across the world, and thanks to their skills, courage, strength and sheer grit there are fantastic transport systems in cities and respected citizens in every walk of life with Celtic ancestry. So it is hardly surprising that all across the globe the patron saint of Ireland is celebrated on his day, 17th March. It is undisputed that […]

Living by the sea

Bits and pieces by LoisSeptember 9, 2012November 20, 2016