Learn how to picnic like a pro this summer

There’s nothing quite like a trip to the seaside to whet the appetite. Valerie O’Connor has the recipe for success when it comes to filling that hamper

Taking off to the beach last minute is one of my favourite things to do. With the weather warming up and that chilly winter behind us, it’s only sunny times ahead and we need to make the most of every minute. For me, driving to the beach is a cure-all, it’s even the drive itself that does the trick, the beach being a bonus at the end of it. Living in Limerick, we are lucky to be surrounded by a kaleidoscope of stunning and unspoilt beaches just an hour’s drive from the city. Spanish Point is my favourite spot and nearby you have Quilty and Seafield if you want to get away from the summer crowds.