The Mall in Sligo has been transformed back to the 1930's over the last couple of days and has been a hive of activity as well-known film director Ken Loach was busy with his new film Jimmy's Hall. I went along to be nosey for research purposes 😉 I loved seeing the false fronts on... Continue Reading →
Two bits of good news!
Firstly the photo above has been chosen to be in the MS Ireland 2014 calendar. So I'm delighted about that! It's brilliant to be featured in a calendar and for such a great cause too, The second bit of good news is that I've been shortlisted in the Rabo Twitter awards for photos/photography! I think... Continue Reading →
All good things must come to an end
Regular readers will know that I've been borrowing a Canon 100D DSLR from Canon-Ireland over the last few weeks. Sadly I got the call I'd been dreading today and the camera has to go back 😦 I knew it was going to happen sometime but I really will miss this wonderful little camera. It's the first... Continue Reading →
Rock ‘N The Green
Yesterday was the Rock 'n the Green Festival in Collooney, Sligo. It's was a fantastic event a charity event to remembering local resident Eamon Gaffney who lost his life last year. Proceeds from the event will be donated directly to C.F Ireland and North West Hospice. I offered to take photos and had a brilliant... Continue Reading →
Kevinsfort House
I went on a tour of Kevinsfort House in Sligo as part of Heritage Week. I only found out this house was here a couple of years ago when I was looking for an address in Kevinsfort and ended up at the house. It's very striking and I always wondered what was behind the blue... Continue Reading →
Strokestown House
Back to my trip to Strokestown Park. I had a brilliant guided tour around the house. Our tour guide was Dara, he was very interesting and told us some great stories about the house and it's occupants. We also got to see possibly the scariest dolls in the world! It was great to see the... Continue Reading →