Today I went along to a brilliant event that started at the IT Sligo. The Innisfree Wheelers Cycling Club organised a Santa Charity Cycle in aid of the Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal. 100 cyclists dressed as Santas, elves, reindeers and all things connected with Christmas took to their cycles and made their way around... Continue Reading →
Sligo Christmas Fayre – Sunday
It was the final day of the Christmas Fayre in Sligo today so I went along for another look. It was great to see so many people in the town and there was a brilliant atmosphere. I'd love to see more markets like this in Stephen's Street, it brings a great buzz to the town.... Continue Reading →
Sligo Christmas Fayre – Saturday
The Sligo Christmas Fayre takes place this weekend. If you missed the fun today it's on again tomorrow from 10am - 6pm in the Stephen's Street car park. There are all kinds of wonderful stalls, so you can get all your Christmas gifts in one place. Be sure to check out the Sligo Animal Rescue... Continue Reading →
Kieran Quinn’s debut album launch
Today was the launch of Kieran Quinn's debut album 'Not Just Black and White'. A great crowd turned out to the Liber bookshop to buy the album and listen to Kieran and friends play a few songs from it. The album is great and would make a perfect Christmas gift for anyone (or for yourself!).... Continue Reading →
The Forge Mice on Tour
A couple of months ago I took the 'forge mice' made by the very talented Michael Budd on a tour of Sligo before they went to their new home in the UK. They were very well behaved and no bother at all 😉 I did, however, get some odd looks from people who saw me.....but... Continue Reading →
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas – Sligo style
Well there has been an awful lot of will they, won't they with regard to the Christmas lights in Sligo. The tree was lit up last night but there was talk that the council couldn't afford lights for the town. Some shopkeepers have done a wonderful job with lighting up their shops but the town... Continue Reading →