Another day, another farm. This time it was Woodville Farm in Sligo as part of 'Wild Sligo' run by The Sligo Heritage Office. Neil Foulkes from the Hedgelaying association of Ireland gave us a talk about the importance of farmland hedgerows and how to maintain them. A good crowd of people turned up which was... Continue Reading →
Lambs
I've had a really busy day today so a quick blog. L is for lambs.
Knocknarea
Thanks to Gina from twitter for suggesting Knocknarea as my K. I had a complete block and couldn't think of anything! As I was in the dentist today these are old photos but I hope you like them. Knocknarea is a 327 metre high mountain which is near Strandhill in Sligo. It's a lovely walk... Continue Reading →
Viewmount Farm
One of my New Years Resolutions was to milk a cow. A bit of an odd one I know, but I love cows, I think they such serene and peaceful creatures. Vincent and his family from Viewmount Farm in Sligo were kind enough to invite me over to fulfill my resolution. It was a fascinating... Continue Reading →
The Tattie Hoaker
I had a wonderful visit today to Aidan at The Tattie Hoaker Community Farm. It was fascinating talking to Aidan and being shown around the farm. The farm is Community supported agriculture (CSA) which is a partnership between farmers and the local community, in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared. Benefits... Continue Reading →
Innisfree
My I is for Innisfree as in the Isle of Innisfree. It's a little Island in the middle of Lough Gill, Sligo, Ireland. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,... Continue Reading →
magnumlady.com 