Yes it’s still raining. There doesn’t seem to be much of let up. I read on Facebook that Mid West Radio are holding a mass on Wednesday to pray for an improvement in the weather (I’m saying nothing):
20 Monday May 2013
Yes it’s still raining. There doesn’t seem to be much of let up. I read on Facebook that Mid West Radio are holding a mass on Wednesday to pray for an improvement in the weather (I’m saying nothing):
18 Saturday May 2013
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dog, dogs, forest, hazelwood, ireland, jack russell, rocket dog, sligo
Back to Hazelwood this morning. I was hoping to get some more bluebell pics but things didn’t go as planned and we had a little companion on our walk.
At first this was fine and Rocket-dog was quite happy with this other little fella tagging along.
Then he tried to get a bit ‘friendly’!! Rocket-dog wasn’t at all impressed. Taking photos when all this is going on doesn’t go well together at all so the bluebells will have to wait for another day.
16 Thursday May 2013
Isn’t it amazing what you see in Sligo? Today I was walking along by the river and saw this wonderful garment!! I’m bemused as to who would wear these but whatever floats your boat. I posted this on Facebook and got a lot of comments including one friend telling me I could make a top out of them!
http://bitsandpieces1.blogspot.ie/2006/10/halter-made-from-pair-of-mens-briefs.html
15 Wednesday May 2013
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architecture, collooney, ireland, Irish, markree, markree castle, photography, photos, sligo
I had a visit to Markree Castle for their tour today. They run these tours on a regular basis and it was very interesting to find out more about the history of the castle and it’s owners.
The weather, as usual was lousy, although I did get the photos above in the few minutes that it stopped raining!

As you go in the door you are greeted by this magnificent staircase.
The ceiling is also something special. In fact the whole building is. Francis Johnston was the architect who designed Markree Castle. He also designed the General Post Office in O’Connell Street in Dublin and Charleville Castle, Offaly amongst others.
There is this wonderful window in the Castle, it has the names of all the Coopers included in it.
A lot of the research I was doing today was for the Hidden Histories project I am volunteering in. I can tell you though that the hymn ‘All things bright and beautiful’ was written by Cecil Alexander when she stayed at Markree.
I can also tell you that Johnny Cash stayed in the castle and had a Halloween party there.
There’s also a least one ghost, who you might bump into in the lady’s toilet (which used to be the butler’s pantry). She’s thought to be a servant and several people have seen her.
If you want to know anymore you’ll have to buy the Hidden Histories book when it comes out
13 Monday May 2013
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art, cat and the moon, creative textiles, exhibition, launch, sligo, St. Angela's college, students
The students of the Diploma in Creative Textiles in St Angela’s College are having an exhibition of their Textile Art in the Cat and the Moon in 4 Castle Street, Sligo. This exploration in Textiles and Fine Art runs from the 17th May to the 27th May. The exhibition will be offically opened by Mary McAuliffe (Programme Director for the Creative State’s 4 CNW Programme). You can find out more on their Facebook page.
12 Sunday May 2013
I had the pleasure of photography these gorgeous kittens during the week. They are up for adoption from Sligo Animal Rescue and will be ready in three weeks. If you can give them a home please contact the rescue.
10 Friday May 2013
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ireland, photography, photos, sligo, Union woods, walk, walking
Last week Rocket-dog and I went for a walk around Union Wood.
It was a nice walk but the bluebells were only just thinking about blooming so we’ll probably go back again another day.
We went off the beaten track and into the woods where we followed bike tracks. We got a bit of a fright when we saw this below!
09 Thursday May 2013
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flowers, forest, Half moon bay, hazelwood, ireland, Irish, lake, lough gill, photography, photos, sligo, woods
I had about twenty minutes to kill today and even though it was pouring with rain I headed to Hazelwood. I’m delighted I did because the bluebells are finally out.
The lake was very misty but had a magical feeling about it.
I know the feathers above are from the swans but I always think white feathers are a sign of angels
08 Wednesday May 2013
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ireland, Irish, Leitrim, photo competition, rte, sligo, television, tv, weather
05 Sunday May 2013
Just a couple of pics from Collooney for you. The one above is an honesty box in Collooney, it’s a great idea, you take the eggs and leave the money. It’s lovely and colourful
This above really made me laugh. It’s between Coolaney and Collooney. The road is narrow enough as it is and the powers that be decided to make it even narrower by putting this island in it. Someone has made it known exactly what they think about this ‘improvement’ with their handmade signs.