A haven of blue and white — where gentle waves and blooming flowers create the sound of serenity.

Laura Jackson on Instagram: "Ever dreamt of being the custodian of your own island? With just one little cafe and four cottages to care for? When I was on the @greatblasketisland chatting to the caretakers, I loved hearing about this six-month job that literally anyone can apply for. The story behind it is just as special. Billy O’Connor’s grandfather, Peter Callery, first restored the cottages back in the 1970s, long after the island had been abandoned. In 2014, Billy and his partner Alice brou