This weekend was the Taste of Adventure weekend organised by Adventure Sligo. It was the chance to try one of the many adventures we have here in Sligo from horse-riding to hiking, surfing to sailing and everything in between. I chose to go out on a kayak trip of Lough Gill with Sligo Kayak Tours.... Continue Reading →
Falling for the Ladies Brae
Yesterday was one of the best days. You know the kind where you have nothing planned but on the spur of the moment decide to go somewhere? Well meself and himself hopped in the car and headed to the Ladies Brae. The Ladies Brae is around a ten minute drive from Coolaney, it's a gorgeous... Continue Reading →
Sheep Water Rafting at Temple House
Well today was very exciting. The lovely people at Temple House contacted me today and asked if I'd like a boat trip with a difference! I've seen on various occasions that they move their sheep across to an island for the summer and I've always wanted to go along for the trip. Today I got... Continue Reading →
Upon your arrival in Enniscrone
So the the big yoke has landed, not quite on time and not quite in one piece (her wings are missing) but she's there ready for the next stage. People are arriving in their masses to come and have a look. Never has such a buzz been seen in the North West of Ireland. I'm... Continue Reading →
Easter Ideas in Leitrim
The blog posts of Easter ideas in Sligo and Mayo have proved so popular I've decided to do one for Leitrim. There is still a lot of Leitrim that I haven't got to see and do mainly Lough Allen Adventure which sounds fantastic. So that might be one to check out too. Walk on water... Continue Reading →
Plane Sailing for Enniscrone?
I've heard lots of local talk about a new glamping village coming to Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. Now this is glamping with a difference (nothing to do with the pic above by the way but that's the old Cliff Baths in Enniscrone). David McGowan, an undertaker based in the town, has come up with a unique... Continue Reading →