Yesterday I went along to the Mindfulness for the Creative Sector | Creative Minds event hosted by The Leitrim Design House and the Leitrim Local Enterprise Office, at The Dock in Carrick on Shannon. I wasn't too sure about the mindfulness part, if you read the blog you'll know about my history with mindfulness, if... Continue Reading →
Prepared to be Ami-azed
I had such a fun experience recently, and I’m excited to tell you all about it. I love cars and we bought a Renault Zoe EV from Kevin Egan Cars a few years ago. I was quite dubious about electric vehicles, but I fell in love with the Zoe, it’s a pleasure to drive it,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Hello from sunny Sligo, now there’s something I don’t say very often! It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here, and it’s so nice to see blue skies and sunshine, after what feels like months of rain and dull days. I hope it’s sunny where you are, and that you get a chance to enjoy it. It’s... Continue Reading →
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
I visited the beautiful Derreen 'bluebell' woods, just outside Knockvicar in Roscommon yesterday, and I'm heartbroken at what I saw. The lovely walkway through the forest, has now been replaced by gravel, so that cars can drive down to a car park. You can see the photo on the left from last year, and the... Continue Reading →
Monday Thoughts
I didn't write a Sunday Thoughts post yesterday, I couldn't do it. A lovely lady left us much too soon, and it put everything into perspective. I attended the memorial service and it was as special as the lady herself. Heartfelt and moving, and my heart went out to her family and friends. The team... Continue Reading →
High Street, Sligo
If you are a regular reader of the blog, you will know that I usually focus on all things positive about Sligo, but I was walking up the High Street in Sligo town yesterday, and I just can't ignore the state of some of the buildings. One building has major cracks in it, the pavement... Continue Reading →