Grianan of Aileach – Four Years On…

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When this post goes live, I’m going on a family holiday back to Donegal in Ireland, where the Sweeneys first came from. We’re going to be taking a trip down memory lane in today’s blog, as we bring the Grianan of Aileach back to the page.

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A Sweeney in Austin ๐Ÿค 

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Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Austin, Texas, for a week, as the final part of my 2026 US adventure. We’re going to take a look at some of what I got up to in today’s blog.

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Want to know one of the best things about solo travelling?ย 

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A couple of weeks ago, I was in New Orleans for a week, where I got reminded about one of my favourite things about solo travelling – the people. We’re going to take a look at what I mean by this in today’s blog.

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Arlington – a truly remarkable place

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While in Washington DC last year, I decided to visit the Arlington National Cemetery during one of my final visits of the holiday, and what a fantastic tribute it is. We’re going to take a look at my thoughts about this respectful and peaceful place in today’s blog.

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Iโ€™ve found myself talking about Wales a lot more lately…

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With Saint Davidโ€™s Day last Sunday, and being born and raised in the Swansea valleys, it feels only right to lean into Wales, Welsh culture and how it’s helped shape me into who I am a little more today ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ

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Understanding AI Cymru: What it means for Wales in 2026

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Growing up in the Swansea valleys, I’ve seen the talent and sheer potential that exists throughout this beautiful country I call home. So, today, I want to do something a bit different for you all, taking a look at AI and the future of Wales.

What exactly do I mean by this? Well, let me explain…

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The Mousetrap on the West End

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On Thursday, I went up to watch The Mousetrap, on the West End, with some very good friends of mine. We’re going to be taking a bit of a closer look at this in today’s blog.

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Let’s be honest about the communications industry recently…

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I’ve been working in the communications industry for over seven years now, and I think that we all have to be more honest with each other. This is something I am going to start in today’s blog.

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A beautiful outlook on life…

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Last week, I watched the finale of one of my favourite TV shows, The Good Place. Itโ€™s one of the best finales made, in my opinion, and thereโ€™s one speech made by the character Chidi that I wanted to share with you all today, and mention why I love it.

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A Sweeney in Gloucester…

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Last weekend, 25 of us from the undefinable community travelled over to Gloucester for our Winter 2026 Retreat. Let’s take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog. โ˜ƒ๏ธ

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Van Gogh – A lesson on life…

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Last May, on my mini tour around some of the US, I got to see Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” painting, while visiing the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Let’s take a look at some of my thoughts surrounding this and art in general in today’s blog.

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The Origins of Mari Lwyd

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The festive season is upon us! As we’re only five days away from Christmas Day, I thought we could take a trip down memory lane for today’s blog. With this in mind, we’re going to be taking a look at the Welsh tradition of Mari Lwyd ๐Ÿด

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A Solo Cabaret Trip? ๐Ÿ‘€

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I’m currently up in London for my final weekend away in 2025! We’re going to be taking a brief look at one of the things I have planned, and how my views have changed on things like this today with you all.

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A Wholesome DC Encounter

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Back in May, I was on a two-week mini-tour of the US, when I made it to Washington, DC, for my final three days. We’re going to take a look at a chance meeting that happened there, which has stayed with me ever since ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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The beauty of debating

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The other day, I found myself thinking about how much I love a good debate or discussion. Thereโ€™s a kind of magic in those moments where two people go back and forth on an idea – which is exactly what we’re going to be exploring in today’s blog.

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