I wrote a blog post about us being without power since the storm. We are on day 6 without power now, and I know we are lucky, and there are people that are far worse than us. I’ve seen such amazing kindness in the community, and I’ve personally had offers of help, and we are... Continue Reading →
The Hungry Rock and The Hawk’s Rock
I've often seen photos on Social Media naming The Hawk's Rock as The Hungry Rock, so hopefully this post might clear things up. They are both located near the Glen Wood and the village that I've written about here. The road is very narrow and steep, and has a number of bends, so when you... Continue Reading →
A Hidden Gem in the Ox Mountains – Cabragh Lodge
Do you ever go to a place where you feel at ease immediately? A place where you exhale as soon as you arrive and feel totally at peace? That happened to me when I visited the Cabragh Lodge Centre for Inner and Interpersonal Wellness in Coolaney, Sligo. You may know that I live in Coolaney,... Continue Reading →
Fresh Today opens in Coolaney, Co. Sligo
Sligo's newest shop opened today and it's in The Mill Centre, Coolaney, Co. Sligo. You'll find the spacious store between The Mill Pharmacy and Bella and Brava. The shop sells a wide variety of items including garden products, pet equipment, and a wide range of frozen foods, as well as fruit and vegetables, baked goods,... Continue Reading →
Community Spirit in Coolaney
Yesterday was an exciting day in Coolaney village when the judges for the IPB Pride of Place Awards came to visit. Coolaney was one of two Sligo places nominated and it was a real community effort. There was the butcher, the bakers and the candlestick makers...OK maybe not the latter but certainly the rest. I've... Continue Reading →
Pencils and Pedals
Saturday, although it was a day of rushing and racing, was a really lovely day. Firstly I went to a drawing lesson. Kiera O'Toole, who is a very talented artist, invited me along to try my hand at drawing. To be honest I can just about draw the curtains so I was dubious. Kiera is... Continue Reading →