Under a gloomy sky were crosses in the sand. These crosses were to commemorate and remember the 1,100 sailors and soldiers who perished following the loss of three great Spanish Armada ships on Streedagh Beach, Sligo, Ireland in September 1588. The Grange and Armada Development Association (GADA) hosted a family day as part of the... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Donegal 2015
Yesterday I went up to 'A Taste of Donegal' which is a food festival taking place in Donegal town this weekend. It's the first time I've ever been there and I really enjoyed my visit and got to try out some new foods. There were also food demos taking place and lots of entertainment for... Continue Reading →
North West Simon Community – Little Black Dress Luncheon
I was delighted to be invited along and to take photos at the North West Simon Community Nollaig na mban - Little Black Dress Luncheon yesterday. The dress code was a little black dress with a splash of yellow. Now I don't usually do dresses as I'm usually in jeans and walking boots so it... Continue Reading →
Get Up and Go – Sligo 2014
I was invited along to the inaugural Get Up and Go event in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on Saturday. It was an early start with registration at 8.30am and a day full of speakers from all walks of life. I have to admit I'm not the best person at sitting down listening for long periods... Continue Reading →