The Spirit of Sligo

I was delighted to win the Spirit of Sligo award at the recent Cathaoirleach’s Award. Due to restrictions there were a number of award ceremonies held in various locations. I was in the good company of Brendan Tierney, who won the Arts & Culture award and Brian King, who won the Sport award. Cathaoirleach Councillor... Continue Reading →

Sunday Thoughts

A special Sunday Thoughts as it's St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day, or St. Stephensessess Day. However you prefer to say it. I remember our first St. Stephen's Day in Ireland in 1991, there was a knock on the door and a group of 'wren boys' were there. There's an interesting article here to tell you... Continue Reading →

The Winter Windows

If you are looking for a magical experience you need to head to Manorhamilton in Co. Leitrim. Take a walk along Main Street and look in the windows. In two of the former shops, McMorrow's Butchers and TA Goldens, you will see something very special. The windows of TA Goldens contains a magical forest, including... Continue Reading →

Sunday Thoughts

It's been a week of really feeling the love and feeling appreciated. A week of many highs, and I'm firmly staying away from the 'C' word. I had some lovely post, including this letter from Sligo County Council which was a real surprise and so wonderful to receive. I also got a signed photo from... Continue Reading →

Sunday Thoughts

Here we are again, another Sunday, and another dismal day. I hate these dark December days, and look forward to the days getting brighter and longer again. We had Storm Barra midweek, to be honest I don't usually pay an awful lot of heed to the storms they name. I usually find the unnamed ones... Continue Reading →

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