It's been one of those weeks where things seem to be going against me. To be honest I'm even starting to get on my own nerves so I'm not going to start moaning on here, it's really not like me. Apologies to the people who have got their ears chewed off this week! Anyway today... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – Rachel Murray Eyecare
This weeks Sligo shop is Rachel Murray Eyecare. It's an opticians located in Tobergal Lane, Sligo. Rachel is originally from Sligo and studied at Sligo Grammar School, she continued her studies in Manchester and her dream was to return to Sligo and open an Opticians. The dream came true in October 2013 when she opened... Continue Reading →
Yeats Day Mail Art Project 2014 – An Open Call For Submissions
WB Yeats was one of the most important poets of the 20th century. His work is known and lauded in many countries. He had a special affection for County Sligo, Republic of Ireland and his Nobel Prize medal is on display in the Sligo County Museum. Yeats Day on June 13 is a dawn to... Continue Reading →
Kieran Quinn’s theme nights
Kieran Quinn had a fantastic night last night on the first of his theme nights. It was The Beatles last night...I'll post more photos later on but just to let you know there is a theme night for teenagers beginning. Based on his successful music themed nights over the last two years, piano man... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – Michael Quirke
I've decided to do a new feature on the blog about Sligo shops. Now technically Michael Quirke's shop isn't just a shop, Michael is a craftsman, artist and gentleman. He makes his wonderful woodcarvings from his shop and I went in to find out more about him. Michael showed me this photo of his father... Continue Reading →