Today I went along to Strokestown Park for their Victorian Christmas Experience. It was a really magical experience and I didn't even have any kids with me!! As soon as your approach the entrance to Strokestown there are signs of Christmas. There was an elf to welcome everyone just outside the cafe. The children were... Continue Reading →
Coney Island
At the weekend, thanks to Medbh, who arranged it for me, I finally got the Coney Island. Now before you get all excited and think I ended up in America I have to explain this Coney Island is in Sligo. It lies between Strandhill and Rosses Point. When it's a low tide it's possible to... Continue Reading →
‘Sligo Flea Market with bells on this Christmas at The Model!’
The Sligo Flea Market is back at The Model with bells on! For our Christmas markets on Saturday November 23rd, December 14th and 21st, we're going to be TWICE the size, that means DOUBLE the stalls, and twice the choice! Want a one of a kind vintage dress for the office party? How about some vintage costume... Continue Reading →
These wings were meant to fly
Following on from my 'Learning to Fly' blog post I have more photos to share with you from my visit to the Sligo Aero Club. The plane above is a 1941 Piper Cub J3 it's in beautiful condition and looks exactly as it would have done when it left the factory all those years ago. ... Continue Reading →
Learning to Fly!
I had such a fantastic day today! I had two New Years Resolutions this year. One was to milk a cow the other was to fly over Sligo and take photographs. I'm delighted to say thanks to the kindness of people and to good luck I've completed both. I entered a competition on Facebook for... Continue Reading →
Canon 1100D
The lovely people at Canon-Ireland have lent me a Canon 1100D. I got to have a play with it between the showers today. The photo above is Glencar waterfall, I must remember to bring a tripod in future though. The camera seems to be really good in poor light, because it was fairly dark at... Continue Reading →
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