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 →
Squirrel Spotting in Sligo
There was a great reaction to my squirrel photo yesterday and a lot of people have been asking where to see them in Sligo so I thought I'd do a quick post. I've seen a couple of red squirrels here in Coolaney but never managed to get a photo of them. There seem to be... Continue Reading →
The Caves of Kesh
I can't believe it was only last year that I finally walked up to The Caves of Kesh/Keash. It really is a very special place and one that isn't as popular as some of the other Sligo walks. I really don't know why though because out of all the walks I've done this would probably... Continue Reading →
A look back at 2016
It's been an absolute roller-coaster of a year. This time last year I had no idea what was in store for me - probably just as well or I'd have started worrying. Just a few of the big events of 2016: Jono's Journey. If you follow the blog you'll know Jono got invited to play... Continue Reading →
It’s not what you’ve got it’s how you use it!
I was delighted to be ask to say a few words at BloggerConf - our topic was 'JUST ONE THING' - mine is about photography. I'm not an expert by any means but here are a few tips. I've often heard bloggers being told they need DSLR cameras for good quality images. You really... Continue Reading →
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