Well what can I say about my trip to Mayo yesterday. Firstly the weather was beautiful. I had to pick up Lucy from Ballina so I decided to head out early and visit the Ceide Fields which I've wanted to go to for a long time. On the way I had to stop in Killala... Continue Reading →
Enniskillen Castle
In between the model railway exhibition and the traction engines arriving in Enniskillen we got to visit the castle. It's a place I've wanted to visit for a long time but am usually shopping, so it was great to get a chance to go there. Enniskillen Castle is situated on the banks of the River... Continue Reading →
The Enniskillen Model Railway Exhibition
As well as the wonderful traction engines in Enniskillen yesterday there was also a brilliant model railway exhibition. Is amazing the amount of work people put into their layouts. The train above is a 16mm so that's the biggest one that was there, they are usually kept in gardens, imagine having one of those going... Continue Reading →
Steamed up
Jono and I had a great day today. We went to Enniskillen to see vintage traction engines arrive. During the week they had Bundoran, Belleek and Irvinestown, today they finished their journey by arriving in Enniskillen. It was lovely to see them on the road. They really don't make them like this anymore. The event... Continue Reading →
Meeting Magnum
Contrary to popular belief the name 'Magnumlady' doesn't come from the ice cream, champagne, a certain Tom Selleck or a gun. It's actually a rock band. You can find them here. On Monday I flew over to Birmingham for the launch of the new album 'On the 13th Day' ...which I have to say is... Continue Reading →
Going Gaga
Last week I entered a competition on Facebook from McHugh's Bar and Restaurant, Sligo for tickets to Lady Gaga's 'Born this way ball' in Dublin. I found out on Friday that I won the tickets! I was so delighted. Lucy is a massive fan and we went to the Monster Ball in 2010 but couldn't... Continue Reading →