North West Network against Fracking are a peaceful campaigning group opposed to Fracking on the Island of Ireland. They are attempting a world record for our St. Patricks day parade entry of the Sligo parade: “The most people dressed as WB.Yeats in one place at one time – Don’t frack Yeats Country“ --> You will... Continue Reading →
Eco-Adventure Clean Up
This morning I went along to the Rennafix Group's Eco-Adventure Clean Up. It was a great idea for people to either hike with Seatrails, bike with Northwest Adventure Tours or Stand up paddle with SUPforall to an area along the shore of the River Bonet that needed cleaning up. It is running tomorrow as well... Continue Reading →
Indian Busking in Sligo
Indian is a fantastic band based in Sligo. I'm ashamed to say I'd never seen them live before (but now that I have I will be seeing them again). They were nominated to perform a RAK random act of kindness and decided to busk in Johnston Court, Sligo yesterday afternoon. A great crowd turned out... Continue Reading →
Calamity Jane by the Sligo Musical Society
Last night I went along to the Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo to see Calamity Jane performed by the Sligo Musical Society. I love the film so was intrigued to see the stage show. It really was a great production. From the singing and dancing to the costumes and stage set. It's also suitable for... Continue Reading →
Surfing at Mullaghmore, Sligo
It was a busy day in Mullaghmore, Sligo today. Surfers from all over the world headed there to take on the huge waves. Mullaghmore is a really popular surfing destination and today what with Storm Christine battering parts of Ireland the waves were pretty special. I'm still using the Canon 1100D so all photos are... Continue Reading →
Paris in September
Another blog I was meant to do way before now. This time our visit to Paris, we were so lucky to have travelled this year, we don't usually go anywhere! It was Lucy's 18th birthday in September and she has always wanted to go to Paris so we headed there for a few days. I... Continue Reading →