Culture Night is back on September 20th and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all – completely free! There are events for all ages, and all interests. There are a lot... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week, and we had three days of summer! Back to the wind and rain again today, but the sun is trying to break through. I've done a podcast for this week, and I say way more on that, this is like the condensed version! You can listen to me ramble on... Continue Reading →
Troll Wood, Leitrim
It has been a while since I visited Troll Wood (Cartron Wood) in Leitrim, it's just beside Parkes Castle and so worth a visit. It's said on some pages that it's an easy walk, but it is quite steep in places and can be slippery after rainfall. My thighs were burning the next day, and... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy September! We waited all year for summer, and it's finally arrived. It's so wonderful to see the sunshine and blue skies after such a lousy year. I don't ever remember such a bad summer since we moved to Ireland in 1991. September is usually a month of sunrises and sunsets, hopefully this year will... Continue Reading →
The Gatelodge Coffee Shop, Sligo
The Gate Lodge recently opened in Doorly Park, Sligo town, it's a coffee shop and tourist information centre, and it's great to see this lovely building open to the public. The coffee shop is run by the Cranmore Abbeyquarter Community Centre, and it was lovely to meet Christina and the rest of the staff there.... Continue Reading →
My Interview with Marleen from Angel and Gift World in Sligo
I've known Marleen for such a long time, and I was delighted to chat to her on the podcast, I call it an interview, but it's more of a chat. Marleen's passion for her business (I think in her case it's a vocation), shines through when you meet her. I hope you enjoy listening to... Continue Reading →