It’s that time of year when I look back over the last 12 months. 2025 was the year of the wedding, that was the big event and it was everything that I could have wished it could be. For those who don’t follow the blog, my beautiful daughter got married to her long-term partner, and... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s the last Sunday of 2025, I almost typed 2024 then! It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and I’m lucky to have dragged myself away from Ancestry - more on that later. I hope Christmas was everything that you wanted it to be. I know it’s not an easy time for some people.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, it’s hard to believe that it’s the last Sunday before Christmas, there was such a huge buildup to it, and now it’s finally here. It’s also Winter Solstice today, and it’s a reminder that the days get longer from now on, and we are gradually moving away from the darkness. I don’t know... Continue Reading →
Reflections on a Week of Healing and Exploration
I didn’t get to post a Sunday Thoughts blog post yesterday, I had one half-typed, but the motivation left me. So, I’m back with a Monday one today, and hopefully I’ll actually finish this one. It’s been a great week (apart from the weather at times), but sure we are well used to the weather.... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s Best Christmas Events 2025
There is so much happening in Sligo for Christmas. For Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day events click here. I put a call out on my social media channels and got a few messages, so I went looking and found so many more. If there's anything that I've missed, send me an email valrobus@gmail.com and... Continue Reading →
Sligo On Ice – So Much Fun!
Sligo On Ice has returned to Sligo town, and I headed over to see what it’s all about. It’s a proper ice-skating rink—no plastic “ice” here—and it’s absolutely brilliant! Years ago, I used to skate regularly (back when I was younger and a lot more flexible!), but this time I struggled right from the start…... Continue Reading →