28/10/2025
The house that taught me what it is to have a home…
I’ve been a renter since I was 18 & left home to go to university. I’ve lived in places for a few months & then for longer stints. This latest place I called home, was on an idyllic piece of land just off the beach here in Sligo & it was a true gift. I moved in just before I headed on retreat to Peru in October 2018 & today I handed the keys back on the eve of when I chose to move to Sligo 8 years ago. A cycle complete some would say.
It’s been a true joy to call this cottage home. Surrounded by the mountains & the sea, I was able to reset myself & hideaway in some ways. It has deepened my relationship with the elements, with the natural world & its inhabitants both seen and unseen. The beauty of this place is that it was hidden enough to rest back & rejuvenate & yet still be a part of community. From sea dips in all weathers to early morning sunrise walks and late night time wanders in the garden & across the bay I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to live well here.
As I move into a new chapter, I closed the doors for the final time with a heart full of gratitude & a few tears in my eyes. Reflecting back on photos from the last seven years, I can see the work that is now needed to bring this place back to glory & I hope with all my heart that this is honoured. It’s a piece of heaven here on earth & has served so many visitors over the years the space to receive what they might need even if we didn’t know it or understand it at the time.
When I was asked recently about the energy the land held, it struck me that anyone who has lived here has had to in some way “adult” or “grow up” in order to move on. Its not been without its challenges & as with all places there are learnings along the way but what I can say is that in amongst it all, it still allowed for space to breathe & to just be.
To Eadaoin for inviting me in, to my neighbours for their support & friendship over the years & to all who visited, stayed or shared the space thank you. It’s served me so well & I’ll always remember the heart & healing it gifted. 🙏♥️✨