I was in Grange yesterday for a business meeting, ooh get me! It gave me the chance to visit The Jam Pot cafe which I've wanted to try for ages. It's a lovely place and I really enjoyed my chocolate, beetroot and avocado cake - which shouldn't have worked but it was delicious. There's a... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Armada
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 →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →
North Sligo Agricultural Show
I took Rocket-dog to the North Sligo Agricultural Show today so he could take part in the Sligo Animal Rescue fun dog show. The weather stayed dry and the place was packed (even though it was €10 to get into the field....which I think is really expensive). I'm sure it's to cover Jimmy Buckley playing... Continue Reading →
Sligo Animal Rescue Fun Dog Show
The Sligo Animal Rescue Fun Day was held yesterday at the North Sligo Agricultural Show in Grange. It was a wonderful day, the rain held off apart from a small shower. There was a great turn out with some lovely dogs taking part. I'm so glad I didn't have to judge them because I wouldn't... Continue Reading →
Grange St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Also on St. Patrick's Day I went to the Grange parade. Grange is a small town in North Sligo. It was a lovely parade, the Sligo Pipe Band came out to lead everyone through the town. The rest of my photos are here.
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