Send in the clowns

I went to The Model, Sligo today to see Branching out perform 'Johnny's Song' which was part of the Jack B Yeats exhibition Enter the Clowns. It was a very moving performance that told the story of Johnny Patterson who was a clown, entertainer, singer and composer. He composed several songs including 'The Stone Outside... Continue Reading →

Sligo

In case anyone missed me, (and judging by the lack of comments they didn't 😉 ), I was away in the UK for a few days.  I would do a blog post about it but my phone lead isn't working and I can't get the photos onto my computer from it.  Anyway today was back... Continue Reading →

Rocks, beaches and a church

I had a magical mystery tour today. I was looking for Cliffony beach so I headed into Cliffony but all I could see was a sign for Mullaghmore...so I headed there, had a look at the sea and drove around looking for Cliffony beach. I failed to find it but I now have directions so... Continue Reading →

A Sunday Drive

I had a little drive around my neck of the woods this morning.  The first thing I was were these lovely cygnets on the Finlough Lake in Ballinacarrow. The next thing we drove by was this old railway house which is slowly being taken over by nature.  The railway has long since closed and there... Continue Reading →

Goodnight Sligo

I have to share this photo with you that I took tonight at 10pm.  There are some benefits to going out and being a 'taxi driver' for the kids.  

Green Fort

I had a lovely morning at Green Fort as part of the Open Doors series of tours of 'hidden' Sligo.  It's a wonderful place with stunning views..very much hidden as I hadn't heard about it before. There was a great turn out for the talk and tour. Fiona Gallagher who wrote 'The Streets of Sligo' gave... Continue Reading →

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