Have you ever had one of those days? Today is one of those days. It started at around 5am with the dreaded insomnia, this week has been desperate for sleep, I think it's the aftermath of the play. I gave in a 6am and got up only to find that we had 4 tea bags... Continue Reading →
Hooked on Sligo Food
I was delighted to be invited along to Hooked, Sligo for a Mother's Day dinner for two. As I was busy rehearsing for Sligo Acts at the Hawk's Well Theatre I wasn't sure who to bring - and there were 8 of us in our little crew. So we all went! I love Hooked, it's... Continue Reading →
Pause for thought
Oh no I hear you all cry, it's another insomnia post from herself. Don't worry this is a good one, mind you I'd love a bag of chips right now. I'm doing great, really great. Yes I'm sorry that Sligo Acts has finished - I miss the gang but another part of me is delighted... Continue Reading →
Deflating – in more ways than one
It's back to earth with a bang today after leaving my comfortable bubble of the theatre world. I was part of Sligo Acts at the Hawk's Well Theatre. Basically around 40 members of the public signed up to be part of a stage show. After around 16 hours of rehearsals we produced an evening of... Continue Reading →
The early bird
I'm an awful eejit sometimes - today was one of those times. I turned up to an event a week early! Drove all the way to Carrick-on-Shannon walked into the venue and as soon as I did it dawned on me I was a week ahead of myself! It's not the first time I've... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day 2018
Today was International Women's Day and I went along to an event in The Glasshouse Hotel in aid of the Friends of Sligo University Hospital. There were lots of great speakers during the day and it was lovely to mix with some of the other ladies. Firstly I was very inspired by Fiona Candon. I've... Continue Reading →