WB Yeats was one of the most important poets of the 20th century. His work is known and lauded in many countries. He had a special affection for County Sligo, Republic of Ireland and his Nobel Prize medal is on display in the Sligo County Museum. Yeats Day on June 13 is a dawn to... Continue Reading →
The Bigger Picture – An Exhibition at Angelworld
The Bigger Picture, an exhibition of new painting by artist and Reiki healer, Ethel Mc Veigh at Angelworld on Friday 21st March - 6.30 - 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend the launch this evening at Angelworld - 2 Hyde Bridge, Sligo. Each painting, print and card lends healing energy to awaken your spiritual self... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s 1st Diecast Model and Toy Fair
Today Jono and I went to a brilliant die-cast model and toy fair. It's the first one to be held in Sligo and judging from the amount of people who were there I'm sure it won't be the last. There were all kinds of models on display (although sadly for Jono no model railways....although he... Continue Reading →
Dip in the Nip 2014
The registration for the 2014 Dip in the Nip is now open. If you don't know what the Dip in the Nip read on: Many people who do the Dip have experienced cancer, their own or that of somebody close. Some have lost, or are losing loved ones, some Dippers have died since doing... Continue Reading →
Hawk’s Well Happenings
I'm a big fan of the Hawk's Well Theatre. We are lucky to have such a great venue here in Sligo. I really feel like I'm getting a night out when I go to the theatre and they have such a wide variety of shows coming up there really is something for everyone. At the... Continue Reading →