George Keegan spent a couple of days  checking out this lovely region and enjoying some special attractions   A lovely region of Northern Ireland,  the Fermanagh Lakelands comprising Upper and Lower Lough Erne is suitable for many outdoor activities including water sports, fishing, boat tours (in summer) and also the bustling historic island town of [...] The post Exploring the Fermanagh Lakelands appeared first on Senior Times ..read more

Eamonn Lynskey visits a Steamboat Museum in Kansas City, Missouri   On a recent visit to Kansas City, Missouri, I discovered a museum of a kind I had never seen before – and I am an inveterate museum visitor: a steamboat museum. Immediately, memories flooded back into my mind of Mark Twain’s book The Adventures [...] The post All the Treasures of Arabia… appeared first on Senior Times ..read more

The Diamond Coast Hotel is a perfect location for you to visit Mayo and Sligo, only a 10 minute drive from Ballina, Co. Mayo, and less than an hour from Sligo, Westport, Knock and some of Mayo and Sligo’s famous landmarks. This family friendly hotel in Enniscrone is the perfect base for a family break [...] The post The Diamond Coast Hotel – a perfect location for you to visit Mayo and Sligo appeared first on Senior Times ..read more

Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, housed in the original terminal building in Foynes, recalls that nostalgic era when Foynes became the centre of the aviation world from 1937-45. Travel back to the 1930s and ’40s, when Foynes played a pivotal role in establishing commercial transatlantic passenger flights. Learn the history of Flying Boats and [...] The post Explore Foynes Through Air, Water, Land & Irish Coffee appeared first on Senior Times ..read more

In the latest in her rambles around these islands Lorna Hogg focuses on the River Thames and its many literary and cultural connections and places to visit along its banks.. We often assume that popular and successful books were instantly recognised and well received by publishers, public and critics. However when Three Men in a [...] The post Thameside treasures… appeared first on Senior Times ..read more

Have a grand time at Dublin Zoo with this special offer valid from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July Dublin Zoo invites grandparents to avail of a ‘Grandparent Goes Free’ offer* from Monday, 22nd to Friday, 26th July. This summer, Dublin Zoo hopes visitors will create unforgettable family memories that will last a lifetime. Celebrate grandparents and all they do by spending some quality time together at Dublin Zoo. There’s something for every generation at the Zoo, so take the opportunity to create magical moments, together. Visitors can also avail of a special coffee and sweet treat offer for ..read more

The Falls Hotel & Spa is an eco-friendly hotel nestled in a wooded vale beside the tumbling waters of the River Inagh, in County Clare, at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, just 10mins from The Cliffs of Moher. We pride ourselves on being an eco-friendly hotel, and actively promote sustainability on our 50-acre property. We are a carbon neutral property; from the moment you step onto our 50 acre grounds you are reducing your own carbon footprint! We run on hydro power – we produce our own renewable electricity from a hydro turbine on the river alongside us. Throughout our property, we ha ..read more

Next stop is Autumn, and popular time for the older generation who aren’t tied to school holidays… This is a great time to visit Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol if you’re looking for a relaxing sunshine break to get rid of the Autumn blues. Ryan Air & Aer Lingus offer regular flights to Malaga and Sunset Beach is only a short taxi 20 minute drive from the airport. There’s plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, but you won’t have to deal with all the crowds you get in the busier Summer months. And here at Sunset Beach Club we’ve still got plenty of daytime activities and live entert ..read more

The company is targeting a doubling of passenger numbers to 178 million and 50% of fleet as zero emission by 2030   Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is committing to becoming a global leader in sustainable public transport with the publication of ‘Driving Change,’ a new five-year sustainability strategy. The plan focuses on several key themes including Climate Action, Environment, Cities and Communities. It also identifies of a number of key goals which include: 178m passenger journeys incorporating significantly increased services across towns, cities and school services. A ..read more

SeniorTimes magazine attended a Castilla – La Mancha presentation in the Medley on Thursday the 27th of June where Tourism minister of the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha, Mrs Patricia Franco Jimenez was the guest of honour This was the first time the Spanish destination Castilla-La Mancha and its capital Toledo was promoted at an event in Ireland, an astonishing city just one hour south of Madrid For further information on the Region – go to www.turismocastillalamancha.es Don Quixote and Sancho Panza also came all the way from Castilla La Mancha to recite from the literary masterpiece ..read more