I'm shocked, surprised and delighted to have won gold in the Sockies Awards 2023. The Sockies are The Irish Social Media Awards and there were some huge companies and organisations in the final. I’ve been in the final of the Sockies for the last three years and I’ve never attended the event due to anxiety.... Continue Reading →
The Flourish Monster Raffle
Well we aren't actually giving away a monster (yet) but you know what I mean. A few weeks ago I put a call out for some raffle prizes to raise funds for Flourish, the centre that Havin' A Laugh is involved with. If you read the blog you'll know how much Havin' A Laugh helped... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Leitrim 2022
There was such a great response to my Sligo St. Patrick's Day events that I decided to do a Leitrim one. St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) Parades 12.30pm Aughavas (assembly from The Aughavas GAA) 1pm Carrick on Shannon (Assembly at 12 noon on the Dublin Road) 2pm Fenagh 2pm Keshcarrigan 2.30pm Leitrim Village 4pm Dromahair... Continue Reading →
Climb with Charlie – CastleDargan to Lough Lumman
Charlie Bird on Croagh Patrick by artist Niall O’Loughlin. Thanks to IMNDA for permission to use. On Saturday April 2nd, Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House. Due to Charlie’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, the climb will be an immense challenge but he is... Continue Reading →
Festivals in Ireland 2020
This post has been the most popular one on my blog for the last two years so grab a cuppa and enjoy reading about some of the best festivals of 2020.This is the perfect guide for those who might be thinking of coming to Ireland and timing it with one of these. Firstly a special... Continue Reading →
Paranormal Investigation at King House, Boyle
I know some people don't believe in the paranormal but I've had lots of experiences in the past that cannot be explained. Laurence told me about an event taking place at King House so I went along to take part in the investigation. Firstly I have to say it was a lovely group of people.... Continue Reading →