Evin O’Keeffe

Kinsale is a picturesque town located in County Cork, Ireland, known for its charming streets, colorful buildings and beautiful coastal scenery. It has a rich history dating back to medieval times, and the town has many historical landmarks and buildings,...

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I’ve lived in Ireland for almost 15 years and I’ll admit I was better at writing tourism posts when I first arrived and everything felt new. But now I have richer insight into what places have soul and keep me...

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I’m participating in the #IrishKAL2023 event running from March 17 to June 3. The event is the brainchild of Sophie from Sionnach Yarns and meant to inspire us to knit a pattern from a designer in Ireland with yarn dyed...

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Katie O’Donoghue has a new book, The Little Otter Who Tried (Gill Books, 2023) and it’s just as wonderful as her first book The Little Squirrel Who Worried (Gill Books, 2021). As with her first book, she weaves together her...

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The Dingle Peninsula in Ireland is known for its stunning natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of its beautiful hiking trails. This is a followup for my previous post listing Top 10...

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There are so many talented and original yarn sources and hand-dyers in the world at the moment, but I’ve got to say we’re spoiled here in Ireland. We are lucky to have the number of hand-dyers here we do and that...

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In our nearly 15 years living in Ireland, we’ve been pulled to Dingle about six or seven times. Each visit has had a different purpose and feel, but always done at a relaxed pace. It’s also helped us enjoy the...

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March is an anniversary of sorts for me because it is when I usually post my What I Want to Knit post, but mostly because it is when I started EvinOK. Provided, it was preceded by a few other blogs,...

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Nothing quite makes you feel better than a big cozy blanket wrapped around you and the scent of homemade chicken noodle soup wafting through from the kitchen. Since it is not always possible for mom to be in the kitchen just when we need her, this recipe will help make it easy to bring the home-cooking flavors to you.

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Running seems like a simple way to improve fitness. After all, you know how to do it. But do you know how to avoid injuries so that you can keep doing it? The human body is not a machine, the...

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Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional holiday that is celebrated in many countries, including the Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. It is typically held on the Tuesday before the start of Lent, which...

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To mark President’s Day, I wanted to focus on my favorite tourist destination in DC: The Lincoln Memorial. It’s is a magnificent structure located in Washington, D.C. that serves as a memorial to President Abraham Lincoln. Design and Inscriptions The...

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There is a lovely little Italian deli in Kensington, Maryland that I visit when I am in the area and on their menu is a fig, burrata & rocket salad that is sublime. Of course, I live in Ireland so...

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Valentine’s Day’s publicist has worked overtime for us to believe it’s a romantic holiday, but that’s just on facet of love worth celebrating. For me, I have always seen the day as a chance to cherish friendships and loved ones....

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Here’s a recipe for making the perfect heart cookies for Valentine’s Day: Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1...

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We compiled a list of over 40 restaurants serving breakfast & brunch in Cork city. Seriously, it would take you six weeks to work your way through this list if you ate brunch in Cork every day of the week. Challenge...

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I’m honoured to share this guest post by Ashley Verma, Bizzimumzi. Through the early 2000s, I lived and breathed New York City. I was a master at moving. I have moved through a hurricane, moved through the most outrageous break-ups,...

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It is so fun and exciting to see how a self-striping or patterned sock yarn knits up in socks, but sometimes throwing in a bit of personal flair can add that certain touch to a project. That’s just what Contrasting...

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When I moved to Ireland in 2008, it was meant to be a short-term stay. Over 14 years later, I’m still here. In that time, I’ve learned a great deal about how to live in one country while my history...

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Much like my father, I’m an easy person to give gifts to. I’m appreciative, see the thought and time behind any gift, and recognise that a gift isn’t just about the recipient but also about the giver in that moment....

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