Culture Night, Sligo 2012

Friday was Culture Night in Sligo (and indeed all over most of the country). It's a great idea and consists of free cultural events for all the family to enjoy. On Friday morning I had a look around The Model at their various exhibitions. It's always lovely to take a bit of time and relax... Continue Reading →

Lucy’s Birthday

It's been a busy week so not much time for blogging. It was Lucy's 17th birthday on Wednesday. Where do the years go? She had a half day from her course so we went for lunch and got our nails done. It's the first time I've ever had my nails done. I made Lucy's cake,... Continue Reading →

September

I just wanted to share a few photos taken from my phone. Every morning I walk the dog up the lane and these are a few of the photos I've taken over the last few weeks.

Going Gaga

Last week I entered a competition on Facebook from McHugh's Bar and Restaurant, Sligo for tickets to Lady Gaga's 'Born this way ball' in Dublin. I found out on Friday that I won the tickets! I was so delighted. Lucy is a massive fan and we went to the Monster Ball in 2010 but couldn't... Continue Reading →

Fun with drums

Last night was brilliant. The Samboeire SambaBand had a free drumming lesson in Sligo so Lucy and I went along for the craic. We really enjoyed it. The people were very friendly and we had some laughs especially when one of the fellas introduced himself as Mary. I can only think of him as Mary... Continue Reading →

Mullaghmore Donkey Derby

Mullaghmore, Sligo was the place to be on August 26th for the All Ireland Donkey Derby. Thankfully the sun was shining which is always a bonus. The was a vintage car display, donkey show, bouncy castles, stalls and of course the donkey race. This being Ireland though nothing starts on time and I was there... Continue Reading →

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