The pic on the left from 2017, the pic on the right 2019. A memory came up on my Facebook page today. It was me at the Sligo Summer Festival with Andy (my hubby). I remember it well. I was terrified. The smile hid the turmoil that was going on inside me. At that time... Continue Reading →
Eala Bhan 8 Course Tasting Menu
Occasionally I get invited to things and I'm always very grateful when I am. Being invited to try the 8 course tasting menu at Eala Bhan Restaurant, was up there with one of the best food experiences I've ever had. Eala Bhan means white swan in Irish, very apt considering the restaurant is located overlooking... Continue Reading →
The Midnight Faeries at Glencar
The highlight of my week was going to see Midnight Faeries at Glencar. This was a production by The Rabbit's Riot Theatre Company and the Yeats Society Sligo. As soon as I saw it advertised I knew it would sell out so I bought my ticket right away. At just after 11pm I arrived at... Continue Reading →
DJ for a Day
One of the things on my bucket list was to try my hand at being a DJ. I've always been interested in radio since I was a young thing. My uncle had lots of different radios all over his house, all tuned to different stations and bands, and all playing at the same time! He... Continue Reading →
Forest Meditation
This morning I went along to Tubbercurry to join Reiki Concept Therapies in their Forest Meditation session. I must confess I'm rubbish at meditation. It's hard the keep the hamster that seems to run around on his wheel in my head still for a few minutes. I really like Tanya from Reiki Concept Therapies, she's... Continue Reading →
Day trip to Connemara
Sometimes the impromptu trips are the best. I had a free day so I headed off to Connemara. My grandparents were born there and I've lots of memories of going on holiday and being amazed at how rural it was (compared to where we lived in the UK at the time). I left home without... Continue Reading →