I was only in Leitrim for 6 day s including the two for traveling and one on the set of Ken Loach's film 'Jimmy's Hall'.  In just over 3 days, I was transported to so many magical places it has taken me a lot of google mapping and research to find out where I was and…

IRISH TO THE CORE

• 2 oz Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey  
• slice lemon
• 5-7 whole cloves
• tsp honey cup hot, freshly brewed Irish Breakfast Tea
• cinnamon stick (optional)  

Stick…

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