October Reflections

This morning was a beautiful clear morning with no frost.  I had college so I parked the car and walked into town, I got a bit distracted by the reflections though and was almost late for class!! I always seem to be drawn to boats, I've no idea why because I'm fairly useless on them!... Continue Reading →

A walk around Markree

I took photos of some of the beautiful dogs looking for homes from Sligo Animal Rescue yesterday, it was both lovely and heart-breaking at the same time.  Anyway after leaving them I needed a walk and it was a beautiful day so I wandered around Markree.  I've got a real soft spot for the place... Continue Reading →

Lissadell

We had a frosty start to the day here in Sligo.  The car was covered in ice this morning,  it was beautiful when it cleared though and the sun came out so I went to Lissadell.  I was hoping to go to Lissadell House because it's open until October 21st.  I got there just after... Continue Reading →

Rackhouse Pilfer

Rackhouse Pilfer are a 6 piece alt country, bluegrass band who were born during acoustic sessions in McGarrigle's Bar in Sligo early 2012 where they played their favourite bluegrass, Americana and folk hits. The sessions instantly become really popular and they still enjoy their thriving Monday night residency in McG’s, packing the place to the... Continue Reading →

Rainy days and Mondays

A bit of a blog about everything today.  The photo above is in Michael Quirke's window, it always makes me smile....he's quite right 🙂  Sligotoday did an article about my twitter award, shucks 🙂 I'm back at college two mornings a week now.  I hang around town when Jono is at his centre so it's... Continue Reading →

Carrowkeel

Yesterday morning myself and Rocket-dog headed up Carrowkeel which is a Megalithic passage tomb cemetery in the Bricklieve Mountains. It's years since I was here so it was great to go back again. When I arrived I saw the sign said no dogs but I couldn't leave himself in the car and he was on... Continue Reading →

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