This was taken last week when Sligo got the brunt of the floods, luckily we didn’t get it anything as bad as Dublin did yesterday. Irish Weather Online put together a video of the devastation caused by the rain, it’s here.
A few things that might be of interest to Sligo people:
Firstly Mrs. Quin’s charity shop in town is having a happy hour tomorrow (Weds. 26th October) with all items (except coats) for 1 euro each. It’s from 12-1pm.
I have to give a big hello and a mention to Yasmeen Pikul. She is the Sligo Ambassador for the Toy Show Experience and is doing a really excellent job. Please support her on Facebook and say hello to her if you see her around town.
There is a busy weekend ahead for Sligo. Firstly Sligo Live is on. It’s a great event with lots of music including Elvis Costello and KT Tunstall. There will also be a French Market in the town and loads of other events. It brings a lovely atmosphere to Sligo and there is something for everyone.
On Saturday Homebase in Sligo are having a Fun Day in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. There will be music, face-painting, a bake sale and a big raffle. For more details click here.
Also on Saturday the Village Food Fare in Collooney is having a re-opening party. There is story telling for all the young witches and wizards with free face-painting and a prize for the best dressed. There is also free beer and cheese tasting for the adults and some great prizes to be won. Click here for details.
So that’s plenty to keep you all occupied for the weekend 🙂 If you see a mad wan wandering around with a camera that’ll be me so say hello 🙂
Magnumlady Blog 
Hello Magumlady, thought you might be interested in this…Get Snappy at Sligo Live and win. Capture the ‘Spirit’ of Sligo Live Festival in a photograph this bank holiday weekend.
Interpret the theme ‘spirit’ in your own way at any of the 100 events taking place. There is plenty going on across the town from pub traditional sessions, cafe gigs, Under Bare Ben Bulben’s Head, French Markets & the massive three stage late night festival club in the Model Niland Art Gallery.
This competition is open to photographers of all levels. We are looking for creativity and atmosphere in your photographs. Daily winners will be displayed on the Sligo Live facebook & webpage. Friday & Saturday’s Daily winners will receive passes to the Festival Club. Sunday’s Daily Winner will win C.D.’s. The daily winners will go through to a draw to win the fantastic prize of a weekend pass to all Sligo Live concerts in 2012.
To enter E-mail your photographs to photos@sligolive.ie in JPG format. No smaller than 1Mb no larger than 2Mb. Please state where you took the picture and include your name and contact details, so we can credit you. You can enter as many times as you like. Entries in before 11.30 p/m each night. Judges decision is final.
Note: Photographs submitted as entries may be selected by Sligo Live in future publicity material for the festival or Sligo Town. By entering the competition owners of the photographs agree to the festival using them in this way.
That’s sound great. I will do a blog post about it.