I headed off bright and early on Friday (Halloween), in the hope of seeing the Samhain sunrise at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. I say bright, it was actually dark, which should have given me a clue about the sun (or lack of it). Samhain means Summers End and is also the start of Winter, it falls... Continue Reading →
Following the sun
I woke up at 5am yesterday morning and I was wide away so off I headed exploring...although this time I did wait until after 6am because I really don't like walking in the dark. I was going to head up Knocknarea but to be honest my legs haven't recovered from the Glencar walk yet so... Continue Reading →
Carrowkeel
Yesterday morning myself and Rocket-dog headed up Carrowkeel which is a Megalithic passage tomb cemetery in the Bricklieve Mountains. It's years since I was here so it was great to go back again. When I arrived I saw the sign said no dogs but I couldn't leave himself in the car and he was on... Continue Reading →
Sligo Rocks with the Wild Westies
Yesterday I went off exploring with Wild West Irish Tours. The first place we went to was Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Although I have already been here it's great to see Sligo through 'new eyes' and to be able to share the beautiful places we have with visitors. Carrowmore is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs... Continue Reading →