I don’t know about you, but it feels like January has lasted for at least 300 days! We are finally at the last Sunday in the month, and I did notice a grand stretch in the evening last night. I can’t complain, because when I think back to this time last year, we were sitting... Continue Reading →
From Concerts to Art: My 2026 Vision
I never make any new year’s resolutions, I’d never keep them anyway, but I do have a few things planned for 2026, so here’s a round-up of those, and I’m also adding some things that I’d like to do - they might not happen, but it’s nice to plan. 2026 is looking good in the... Continue Reading →
Discover The Novel Bean: Mayo’s Magical New Café and Book Shop
I’m always delighted to see a new shop opening - especially one with a bit of magic - and The Novel Bean is exactly that. Some news sites have called it Mayo’s newest café, but it’s so much more. I popped in today to see for myself, and it’s safe to say this place is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Oh, I am very glad that it’s Sunday, and also very happy that it’s the end of this month. November is meant to be a quiet month, filled with calm days, and cosy evenings. A month to prepare for the madness of December, well in my mind anyway. For me it’s been very busy and... Continue Reading →
Seeking Sponsorship: Support a Long-Standing Voice for Sligo and Beyond
Since 2009, I have been telling the story of Sligo, and beyond — through my eyes, my camera lens, and my heart. What began as a personal blog has grown into a trusted source of travel tips, local stories, event coverage, and hidden gems in the northwest of Ireland. With thousands of blog posts and photographs,... Continue Reading →
Monday Musings
I didn’t do a Sunday Thoughts blog post yesterday, so I’m doing a Monday musings post today. It’s a bank holiday so it kind of feels like a Sunday, or it would if I wasn’t rushing around this morning. There are a couple of birthdays on the horizon, Jono’s on Wednesday and Andy’s next Monday.... Continue Reading →