The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19th–21st June, sailing into its 16th year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of the local area. Organised by volunteers from the RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat, the festival celebrates maritime heritage and community spirit through traditional sea shanties, live performances, family activities... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk – and the Gnomes of Union Wood
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →