A couple of weeks ago I called in to The New Art Gallery, Arts and Craft Shop in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. It's a lovely shop and stocks work by a large group of creative people in the Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon region. Kaz from Soak Bath Salts was there when I called, I've featured these... Continue Reading →
World Mental Health Day – Things that helped me
If you are a regular reader of the blog you'll know that I've had depression and still have anxiety. I've been asked what things have helped me so here are some of them, do remember that everyone is different though. It's certainly not a one size fits all when it comes to supporting people with... Continue Reading →
The Butterfly Garden in Swinford
There's a very special community initiative that I want to tell you about in Swinford, Co. Mayo. In 2020 a group of bereaved mothers got together and came up with the idea of a baby memorial garden. They fundraised and got support from the local community, and The Butterfly Garden was opened in August 2022.... Continue Reading →
Tobernalt Holy Well, Sligo
I used to write for Sligo Now Magazine and back in 2019 I wrote an article about Tobernault Holy Well. I always find a sense of peace here, and I know so many other people do too. I thought you'd like to read the full article: Just a short drive from Sligo town you will... Continue Reading →
Eternal – Elphin
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you've known them for ages? Well that's how I felt when I walked in to The Eternal Gift Shop in Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Mary runs this beautiful shop, and what a wonderful lady she is. The warmest of people, who will chat away... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Pink Clover, Drumcliffe
I was delighted to hear that the former Drumcliffe Tea Rooms had re-opened as Pink Clover, it's in the most fantastic location, just beside Drumcliffe Church and the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats. I went along to check it out, and as always I was bright and early, but a warm welcome... Continue Reading →