Easter eggs and graffiti

The Ulster Bank in Sligo got 'decorated' yesterday. WB Yeats did as well, although the paint was washed off him today when I got to take the photo. I know there is a backlash against the banks at the moment but I don't agree with graffiti on buildings and statues. It's different to see graffiti... Continue Reading →

Robin Hood for the day

Today was fun. Lucy and I went to Sligo Indoor AirSoft and Archery which is in the Market Yard in Sligo. This is Sligo's only indoor AirSoft and Archery shooting range. The AirSoft guns are replica weapons which fire small plastic pellets, giving you the experience and the fun of shooting without the danger. It's... Continue Reading →

Back in the saddle again

In November I won a competition on twitter for a riding lesson at Markree riding stables. It's almost 30 years since I was on a horse so although I used to go on a weekly basis I'm more than a little rusty. So I was a bit apprehensive today when I set off for my... Continue Reading →

Knocknarea, Sligo

On Thursday I decided to climb Knocknarea mountain in Sligo. I've done it twice before and it's more of a walk than a climb so I thought I'd go for it again. It started out as a lovely day, the sun was shining and it wasn't too cold. It turned out not to be the... Continue Reading →

Back to Boyle

Thursday was the wrap party for Moone Boy in Boyle. I had a really rotten day, my mums dog took ill so I had to bring him to the vet. He needed surgery and I had to pick him up again in the evening. So although I had planned to bring the kids to Boyle... Continue Reading →

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 →

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