This week I went along to Feehily's Florist in Carraroe, Sligo to try my hand at flower arranging. I've never done anything like this before and I wasn't sure if it would be something I'd be any good at or if I would enjoy it. Feehily's Florist is a gorgeous shop, it's hard not to... Continue Reading →
Christmas in Sligo 2016
Yes I know it's still November but there are a few things coming up to get you in the festive mood and I thought I'd give them a mention. In no particular order: Sligo on Ice. Something new for Sligo town and a n-ice idea (see what I did there? ;)) An indoor ice rink... Continue Reading →
Halloween Happenings in Sligo
Halloween, which actually originated in Ireland (more about that later in another blog), also coincides with the mid-term break here in Ireland so I've decided to blog about some things of interest happening in Sligo. Firstly and not just not for Halloween. Go on a drive of the Sligo section of the  Wild Atlantic Way.... Continue Reading →
A Feathered Fundraiser
Last week myself and Lucy went along to the Little Wings Bird Sanctuary Fundraiser. A couple of times a year the sanctuary, based in Banada, Co. Sligo, put on a 'Fun Dog Show'. It's always great fun and this time was no exception. This time the lovely Pauline McLynn (who you would know as Mrs. Doyle... Continue Reading →
Ireland’s Pet Expo 2016
After trying for the last few weeks to win tickets to the Pet Expo at the RDS Dublin I finally won them from WoofAdvisor - a great site for planning holidays with your pooch. So today I had a lovely day out in Dublin. When I went to take out my camera I realised I'd... Continue Reading →
The Making of a Medium – Sean Conway
Now and again I get to meet very interesting people through the blog. Today was one of those days, when I met up with Sean Conway to hear more about the documentary The Making of a Medium. Sean has struggled for years to come to terms with, and understand, the people he sees around him... Continue Reading →