Thank you to all of you who left lovely comments after my very self-indulgent post earlier this week. I'm still sort of down in the doldrums (thank you Granddad for the expression). The mojo is still absent but I've just started a film making course and there's a spark starting to appear. So far the... Continue Reading →
Looking down or looking up?
I'm having one of those self-doubting moments. Well it's been like that for a while now. My confidence seems to have gone completely. I hate feeling like this and I'm not sure what to do to get it back. I'm not taking as many photos as usual. I feel like I haven't taken a 'wow'... Continue Reading →
Culture Night in Sligo, 2016
I love Culture Night, it's one of my favourite nights of the year. For those who don't know about it Arts and Cultural organisations open their doors to the until late and host a range of events. It's all family friendly and it's all free. As always I'm torn about what to go and see. I... Continue Reading →
Jono’s appointment
Yesterday Jono finally got seen in Tallaght Hospital after waiting for almost 18 months. Jono had a spinal fusion surgery done there in 2009 and was doing OK until a couple of years ago when he started deteriorating. It's a long trip from Sligo to Tallaght, almost 4 hours each way by public transport, and... Continue Reading →
Save Sligo Libraries
I was disheartened to read today that one of the libraries in County Sligo is to close. Over the last year there have been temporary closures of the libraries due to staff holidays, lack of cover etc. The libraries, in my opinion, are necessities. Not just for avid readers who can't afford to buy as many... Continue Reading →
A Day in Sligo
I often visit other towns for a day just for a mooch around at different shops and to explore other places. So I got to thinking if someone was coming to Sligo town for a day what I would suggest. Firstly you might not have considered taking a trip to Sligo. Well I know I'm... Continue Reading →