It's been a really busy week. The pic above shows my 'new hair'. Lucy is training to be a hairdresser so I went into her place and got my hair sorted out, it really needed it. I'm delighted with it, she did a great job. I also got my eyebrows waxed this week, the first... Continue Reading →
Sligo Science Fair 2011
Science Week begins tomorrow all over Ireland. For Sligo the events begin in Sligo IT. It's a brilliant day for the whole family. There are loads of different events including chemistry shows, circus skills and even a mobile planetarium. It's fun and it's free! There will also be displays from the Sligo Model Flying Club,... Continue Reading →
Games without frontiers
Another great event happening on Saturday (October 29th) in Sligo is 'Games without frontiers'. It's a giant interactive outdoor display of children's artwork and is on from 3.30-5.30pm in Doorly park. Doorly Park is a lovely part of Sligo and I bet with all the artwork it will look fantastic. Check out the website for... Continue Reading →
King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century... Continue Reading →
Bank Holiday Monday in Sligo
It was a bank holiday here yesterday so we went to a Fete in Strandhill. It was great. Only 2 euro to get in for adults and free for children (even my kids got in free). There were farm animals including goats, sheep and even a wooden cow. Lucy liked the Silky Bantams they were... Continue Reading →
Coolaney Summer Festival 2011
This weekend was the Coolaney Summer Festival. Today was the family fun day which was great for families with young children as there were free bouncy castles and races for them. There wasn't anything much for adults unless you are into football and it cost 10 euro a family or 5 euro an adult to... Continue Reading →