Yesterday was an exciting day in Coolaney village when the judges for the IPB Pride of Place Awards came to visit. Coolaney was one of two Sligo places nominated and it was a real community effort. There was the butcher, the bakers and the candlestick makers...OK maybe not the latter but certainly the rest. I've... Continue Reading →
Waxing lyrical
I've wanted to try encaustic art for ages and today I got that chance. Poilin McGowan, who is a talented artist, has recently opened the Open Door Gallery and Studio in Rathcormac alongside fellow artist Tanis Gordon Smith. Poilin had a beginners encaustic art class so I jumped at the chance to have a go... Continue Reading →
A flying visit to Liverpool
We are just back from less than 24 hours in Liverpool. It's the first overseas trip that Jono has been on with the wheelchair and was a bit of a test to firstly how it would go and secondly because Jono wanted to visit Hattons. The handiest thing was the flight. Ryanair (love them or... Continue Reading →
Keeping it local
This year I've made a conscience effort to try to keep my business locally. The calendars, as you know, contain photos all taken in County Sligo. So in taking the photos I've had to put petrol in my car and quite often had lunch or coffee where ever I've happened to be. All supporting... Continue Reading →
A bit of everything
It's been a real mix of a week that's involved hospital appointments, saying good bye to a friend, planning a trip, pressing pause and of course cake. Firstly the cake...And it was worth every calorie. A friend of mine is moving away so we said good bye over cake. I met him through the blog... Continue Reading →
A little story
I have a little story to tell you. In February I was at a fundraiser for the Sligo Leitrim & West Cavan-Rape Crisis Centre. One of the ladies, who I had never met, won a gym membership for the Clayton Hotel Sligo. She'd heard about Jono so she gave me the prize. It's meant Jono... Continue Reading →
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