I have to tell you about my visit to the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day. Due to other commitments I hadn’t been for a couple of years, but I got a chance to visit this year, to do a podcast for the Sligo PPN. I’ve been working on the Sligo Community Voices Podcast this year, and... Continue Reading →
Markets serve as vibrant social spaces where people gather not just to shop for local produce but also to connect with friends and discover unique items like gifts and art. This post compiles essential information about various markets in Sligo, including their schedules and links to their pages for updates.
I love experiences that make me stop and think, and there's an incredible one that you can't miss if you are anywhere near Enniskillen, in fact it's well worth a trip from wherever you are. It's The Longest Yarn Exhibition which tells the story of World War II through hand-crafted textile installations. I missed the... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to finally get to The New Art and Craft Fair in Sligo town today. I've heard great things about it from so many people so I was delighted to go along to see for myself. It's in the stunning Gillooly Hall, opposite the Cathedral, the hall dates back to the 1880s and... Continue Reading →
I'm still stabbing away at needle felt but I fancied trying something else. I wanted to try to sew something - even though I spent most of my school days trying to get out of sewing classes! Mind you that was more to do with the teacher rather than the sewing. To cut a long... Continue Reading →
I'm still very obsessed with needle felting. I try to make something every couple of days. It's very satisfying starting with a bit of wool and ending up with a character. Plus the stabbing part of it is great! There's no sewing involved which suits me fine. Just wool, a special needle and a piece... Continue Reading →
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