I've had trouble sleeping recently so I was awake for a few hours during the night. This was the view out of my window at 5am. I finally got to sleep for about an hour until it was time to get up, luckily tiredness hasn't hit me yet. I walked Rocket-dog at around 7am and... Continue Reading →
Rathcormac Food and Craft Market
Rathcormac is the place to be every Saturday when the wonderful food and craft fair takes place. It's on from 11am-4pm in Branley's Yard, Rathcormac which is just between Sligo town and Drumcliffe. There is a wonderful atmosphere, brilliant stalls, friendly faces, live music, tasty food, the best of everything. It's great to be able... Continue Reading →
A week of firsts
It's been a busy week with a lot of firsts for me. The biggest was probably my exhibition which started yesterday and runs until October 25th. I'm really not great with people so I thought I could just put the pics up and not be there. I was convinced otherwise though (thanks friends!) so I... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – Michael Quirke
I've decided to do a new feature on the blog about Sligo shops. Now technically Michael Quirke's shop isn't just a shop, Michael is a craftsman, artist and gentleman. He makes his wonderful woodcarvings from his shop and I went in to find out more about him. Michael showed me this photo of his father... Continue Reading →
Sligo Christmas Fayre – Sunday
It was the final day of the Christmas Fayre in Sligo today so I went along for another look. It was great to see so many people in the town and there was a brilliant atmosphere. I'd love to see more markets like this in Stephen's Street, it brings a great buzz to the town.... Continue Reading →
Michael Budd – Blacksmith and Sculptor
I was driving through Castlebaldwin this morning and decided to call in and pay a visit to Michael Budd who has his forge there. It was so interesting watching him work, he was chatting away to me as he worked but was still able to produce something amazing. Michael turned a plain piece of metal... Continue Reading →
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