My friend Susan has come up with a great idea to help Sligo animal charities this Christmas. She is running an Animal Shoebox Appeal in aid of: Sligo Animal Rescue, Kath's Kitty Corner, Little Wings Bird Sanctuary, Precious Paws & Sathya Sai Donkey Sanctuary. If you can't fill a shoebox of goodies any donations of... Continue Reading →
Clever dogs and a clever chicken
Today was a really lovely day. Little Wings Bird Sanctuary organised Cinderella performed by dogs. Autumn above was Cinderella, she and all the other dogs were just brilliant. Very talented dogs and owners. There were the ugly sisters (aw bless), Fairy Godmother, the wicked stepmother and they all went to the ball. I took some... Continue Reading →
Dublin Zoo with Canon and The Sunday Club
Canon-Ireland in conjunction with The Sunday Club ( a unique club for Sunday Times readers) had a photography masterclass at Dublin Zoo this weekend. I was trying to win tickets but wasn't lucky. Lucy got invited along though and I was her +1 so off we headed yesterday morning on the 7am train from Sligo... Continue Reading →
Kidding around at Beltra Country Market
I had a great morning yesterday at Beltra Country Market. Paul, who is a goat farmer or as he calls himself 'The Goat Man' came along with two lovely goats and told us all about them. I was very lucky as I got to have a try at milking one...I was useless it has to... Continue Reading →
Open your heart to a rescue animal
I love animals, all kinds of animals. We always had cats in the house and when I was kid we had dogs. Four years ago Lucy asked for a dog, I have to admit I didn't want one, I knew who would be the one walking it and left looking after it. She kept on... Continue Reading →
Two Favours Please
I have two favours to ask please (hence the puppy dog photo). The first is for a friend of mine, she has a wonderful site called Creating Creature Comforts. She is taking a stall at a Craft Fair in a few weeks time, and this is where I hope you will all help! This is... Continue Reading →