Yesterday Jono finally got seen in Tallaght Hospital after waiting for almost 18 months. Jono had a spinal fusion surgery done there in 2009 and was doing OK until a couple of years ago when he started deteriorating. It's a long trip from Sligo to Tallaght, almost 4 hours each way by public transport, and... Continue Reading →
Save Sligo Libraries
I was disheartened to read today that one of the libraries in County Sligo is to close. Over the last year there have been temporary closures of the libraries due to staff holidays, lack of cover etc. The libraries, in my opinion, are necessities. Not just for avid readers who can't afford to buy as many... Continue Reading →
A Day in Sligo
I often visit other towns for a day just for a mooch around at different shops and to explore other places. So I got to thinking if someone was coming to Sligo town for a day what I would suggest. Firstly you might not have considered taking a trip to Sligo. Well I know I'm... Continue Reading →
Dublin VegFest 2016
On Sunday I headed up to Dublin to meet Lucy and Laurence at Dublin Vegfest. I was really looking forward to it and had booked the tickets some time ago. Three hours on a train and two bus rides later I was finally at Griffith College where the event was being held. There were security... Continue Reading →
Hidden London
At the beginning of the year I saw a feature on Sky News about disused underground stations being open to the public for a limited time. I'm a real train fan and visiting a disused underground station has been on my 'to do' list for years. Unfortunately when I booked it earlier this year I had... Continue Reading →
She’s Leaving Home
Well this is a tough one to write. Lucy moves out today, she's starting college in AIT. It was only a matter of time before she left but it doesn't make it any easier. Lucy is not just my beautiful daughter, she's also my best friend. I'm going to miss our night-time chats, our kitchen... Continue Reading →
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