A great event of traditional music was held on Sunday in Rosses Point, Sligo to raise awareness and funds for the MS Northwest therapy centre, Sligo. I only got a chance to pop along briefly but it was a wonderful event with a great sense of community spirit. The rest of my photos can be... Continue Reading →
Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds – The New Generation
It was announced at a press conference in London on Friday that there will be a 'new generation' of Jeff Wayne's wonderful musical version of The War of the Worlds. Liam Neeson will take over Richard Burtons role as George Herbert the journalist. There will be a new double album released in June 2012. The... Continue Reading →
Jedward live in Castlebar!
I was delighted when my friend Heidi contacted me during the week to ask if we wanted two tickets to see Jedward in Castlebar. She didn't have to ask me twice! I love Jedward, we have met them in Dublin and they were so nice. They had time to chat and are really friendly, lovely... Continue Reading →
KT Tunstall at Sligo Live
Sligo Live kicked off yesterday. It's a great festival of live music and so much more. KT Tunstall was the first act on the main stage which was held at the Knocknarea Area, IT Sligo. It's a great venue and can hold 1200 seated and 2000 standing, so let's hope this will be the first... Continue Reading →
Get Snappy at Sligo Live and Win!
Get Snappy at Sligo Live and win. Capture the ‘Spirit’ of Sligo Live Festival in a photograph this bank holiday weekend. Interpret the theme ‘spirit’ in your own way at any of the 100 events taking place. There is plenty going on across the town from pub traditional sessions, cafe gigs, Under Bare Ben Bulben’s... Continue Reading →
Floods and other things
This was taken last week when Sligo got the brunt of the floods, luckily we didn't get it anything as bad as Dublin did yesterday. Irish Weather Online put together a video of the devastation caused by the rain, it's here. A few things that might be of interest to Sligo people: Firstly Mrs. Quin's... Continue Reading →
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