The day I met Chris O’Dowd

Firstly don't look too closely because my face needs ironing! 😉 I headed over to Boyle in Co. Roscommon this morning where I had read on Real Boyle that the filming of Chris O'Dowd's sitcom 'Moone Boy' was taking place. First of all I got to meet Steve Coogan who is also in the sitcom.... Continue Reading →

Dublin in December

The kids had money for Christmas which was burning a hole in their pockets so against my better judgement I took them to Dublin to have a look at the sales. I think when it comes to shopping I have the bloke gene. I can't see the fascination in traipsing around the shops for hours,... Continue Reading →

Swap Sessions, Sligo

On Wednesday evening we went to Shells Cafe, Strandhill for the Swap Sessions in Sligo. It involved everyone clearing out their wardrobes and donating anything they no longer wanted and 'swapping' it for other clothes. It was all in aid of Motor neurone disease so it was for a great cause. There were some lovely... Continue Reading →

Shopping in Dublin

I took the kids to Dublin last week to do some Christmas shopping. There's always a great atmosphere there and lots to see and do. We saw this lovely man who I think is the real Santa 🙂 We had to pick the day when there were a lot of protests on. So O'Connell Street... Continue Reading →

Christmas in Sligo

Sligo is the place to be this Sunday (4th December) when it hosts it's Christmas lighting up ceremony. There is some great entertainment planned which starts at 12 noon in Quay Street. Music will be provided from 3.30pm by the Barbershop choir, Orpheus Choir and Ransboro School Choir. Tabby will also be rocking Sligo. If... Continue Reading →

Sligo Science Fair, 2011

Jono and I went to the Science Fair at the IT, Sligo on Sunday. It was a great day out, packed with people of all ages, with lots to do and see. Jono was put in the stocks....only for a little while though 😉 We loved seeing the Eagles from Eagles Flying. We also went... Continue Reading →

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑