Well what can I say about my trip to Mayo yesterday. Firstly the weather was beautiful. I had to pick up Lucy from Ballina so I decided to head out early and visit the Ceide Fields which I've wanted to go to for a long time. On the way I had to stop in Killala... Continue Reading →
Sligo Saturday
Yesterday in between getting tyres for Gilbert (the car) and dropping Jono to the train station I went to the Sligo Farmer's Market. It was a beautiful sunny day and actually quite warm in the sunshine. I got some lovely herbs and spices from Trimilawn Farm Herbs. They also sell a great range of herbal... Continue Reading →
Sligo Abbey
On Wednesday there was free entry to Sligo Abbey and although I've been there before I couldn't resist another look. This Dominican Abbey survives from medieval days. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and was accidentally burnt down in 1414, when a candle left carelessly in the building set it... Continue Reading →
October Mornings in Sligo
A few photos taken over the last couple of mornings. We really have had four seasons in one day. It's gone from being sunny one minute to heavy rain and hailstones the next. I really need a new coat as well after finding out my 'waterproof' coat isn't the slightest bit waterproof. I had a... Continue Reading →
The Famine Graveyard, Sligo
A few weeks ago I went to the famine graveyard in Sligo. I couldn't get in as the gate was locked. I phoned Sligo County Council to see if they knew anything about why the gate was locked and was put through to the parks department. They had no idea why it was locked and... Continue Reading →
Enniskillen Castle
In between the model railway exhibition and the traction engines arriving in Enniskillen we got to visit the castle. It's a place I've wanted to visit for a long time but am usually shopping, so it was great to get a chance to go there. Enniskillen Castle is situated on the banks of the River... Continue Reading →
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