On the way back from Coney Island after a lovely day at the Bealtaine Festival. Meeting inspiring people, listening to music, poems and stories. Tea served from a range, a packed pub and a happy heart. Rain showers that had people running for cover. Puddle-jumping children, a dog with a giant stick, a robin through... Continue Reading →
Drawn to Water
It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →
Mad as the Mist and Snow
The majestic Benbulben mountain here in Sligo, Ireland. Photo taken today.
Mayo Skies
Today was one of those perfect days. It's so long since I've been off exploring and I've really missed going out and about with the camera so I made the most of it today. Lucy and Laurence got me a voucher for Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle for my birthday last year and this was... Continue Reading →
Markree Castle
Markree Castle in Collooney, Co. Sligo is a place that is very dear to my heart. I was involved in the Sligo Leader Hidden History project in 2013 where I spent a great deal of time meandering around the grounds and researching the history of the castle. The Corscadden family purchased Markree Castle in 2015... Continue Reading →
Blue Monday along the Wild Atlantic Way
So today was Blue Monday. Apparently the most depressing day of the year, not for me though. Michael from Nature Learn had posted recently about sea creatures - By-the-wind Sailor (Velella velella) - so I went searching. The first stop was Kellystown near Ransboro, Strandhill (photo at the top of the post). It's the first... Continue Reading →
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