Oak & Oolite is a land-inspired blog exploring land, time, and community. It is about connection and belonging. The main themes are:
As an archaeologist, I’m drawn to finding out how our landscapes were used by people in the past. Here you’ll find posts on heritage, land, archaeology and history. County Kildare, my home county, will feature quite a bit as I feel it is underrepresented in the tourism world.
As a food lover, I’m beginning a journey to explore why we’ve become so disconnected from the earth and how we can reconnect – whether it’s through highlighting fresh local produce across Kildare or wild food foraging.
As a coeliac, the food culture I can truly embrace is coffee. Last summer, I trained as a barista and completely fell in love with all things coffee. On my travels to the county’s heritage sites, I’ve started visiting Kildare’s cafés and have decided to share these discoveries on Instagram: @coffeeinkildare
I hope this blog and our events inspire curiosity, encourage connection, bring a little fun, and spark your own journey with heritage, food, coffee and the land around us. Everyone is welcome to come along and explore the connections, stories, and flavours that make our world feel rich and meaningful.
I hope you enjoy,
Mary 💚
