I’m at home most of the time, which will come as a surprise to some people, but 16 years of blogging and 18 years of photography means that I have thousands of photos to post. Most of them are posted when I’m sitting on my couch! Also, I try not to post when I’m out... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Something Special in Sligo – Walker 1781
I have the most incredible place to tell you about if you are looking for good food in Sligo town. Walker 1781 is under new management and it’s amazing! Walker 1781 got in touch to invite me for dinner, and my son Jono came along with me. That was lovely, because on the odd occasion... Continue Reading →
A Big Thank You to Nuala at Cooke Opticians in Sligo
I have had an ongoing eye issue for over 6 months, I’d been to the GP and was given antibiotic drops, but they didn’t do anything. I was in touch with Nuala at Cooke Opticians, I was well overdue an eye test anyway, and Nuala said she would look at my eye to see what... Continue Reading →
The Benwiskin Centre – The Perfect Base for Exploring North Sligo, South Donegal, and beyond
I was at The Benwiskin Centre recently. I did art classes there over ten years ago, and that’s probably one of the last times I was there. I don’t remember ever seeing the bedrooms and the self-catering accommodation, but I had a wonderful tour last time. The centre is amazing! It’s not just a community... Continue Reading →
The Mill Apartments Revisited – Again
It's over a year ago since I wrote this post about The Mill Apartments, Ballisodare, Sligo. Since then there was mention of the apartments on local media outlets, and there was metal sheeting put up to stop people getting in. This was my original post in 2011 - the apartments were derelict then, and had... Continue Reading →
The Ballisodare Union Wood Walk and the Gnomes of Union Wood
If you are looking for a beautiful walk, that won’t exhaust you, but will fill you with joy, check out the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk. It’s flat, it’s short, and it’s lovely for all ages. It’s home to the Gnomes of Union Wood, filled with birds and beautiful birdsong, a little library, and even a... Continue Reading →