Get ready to don your finest vintage attire and dance the night away as Cairde Sligo Arts Festival presents the Vintage Ball Fundraiser on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the stunning Temple House Estate. This glamorous evening of vintage music and performances will raise vital funds to support and expand Cairde’s 2026 arts programme. The... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of the week for Sunday Thoughts, and what a scorcher of a week we’ve had in Sligo, well certainly over the last few days. I can’t remember when it was this hot before, there is thunder and heavy rain promised later today, but I’ve made the most if it and washed everything... Continue Reading →
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →
I was thrilled to have one of my photos chosen to be in the Cairde Visual Exhibition at The Model Art Gallery, Sligo. The opening night was last night and I was in two minds all the way along as to if I should go or not. A friend of mine said she would go... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a brilliant day, I love taking photos at festivals and to be asked by Cairde Arts Festival to take photos at Park Fest was a dream come true. The sun shone, there were smiles all round, great food, fantastic entertainment and wonderful music. Visually it was a sight to be hold; the vibrant... Continue Reading →
I am so thrilled and honoured to have the photo above accepted into the Cairde Visual Exhibition. I wasn't sure if I should enter into the Open Submission which invited entries from Irish and International artists but I decided if I didn't give it a shot I'd never know. The email came through to say... Continue Reading →
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