I paid a return trip to the village in Glen Wood. This village is really no more than two or three cottages, it's hidden away in the middle of a forest and hasn't really gained much attention until recently. The forestry are doing some work around there so the place has been opened up, no... Continue Reading →
If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →
Some months ago I nominated Coolaney to the Today FM #soundtown campaign. I was delighted that although Coolaney didn't win the overall prize, it was a November winner and I got to tell Alison Curtis about our wonderful village. I'm very grateful I got the opportunity to put the spotlight on our very special village.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I go to places that just take my breath away, places that are so special I want to tell the world about them. Today I visited one of those places. I'd seen some posts on Social Media about a red bus in the heart of the Ox Mountains in Sligo and because I'm nosey... Continue Reading →
Knocknashee (the hill of the fairies) is very close to where I live and I've wanted to walk up in for a long time. I'm delighted that there is now an official walk up there and I went up a couple of weeks ago. Weather wise it wasn't the best day but if you are... Continue Reading →
I've been to Sligo Folk Park several times over the years. The park is in the beautiful village of Riverstown - which is a lovely place to visit in itself. The folk park has had a fantastic makeover recently and it was an absolute pleasure to go back and see the place looking so well.... Continue Reading →
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