The Bealtaine Festival takes place for the month of May, it's Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. So far for the festival I've taken photos, I've attended acting workshops and a lot more..... I walked into the Acting For the Over 50's Workshop and although I've done drama before I... Continue Reading →
January Highlights in Sligo
The days are dull, the nights are long, I think we could all do with something to look forward to so here are some suggestions. Sligo parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:30am at Doorly Park. This is free and you are encouraged to run at your own pace. Sligo Global Kitchen returns to The... Continue Reading →
Halloween Happenings in Sligo
Halloween, which actually originated in Ireland (more about that later in another blog), also coincides with the mid-term break here in Ireland so I've decided to blog about some things of interest happening in Sligo. Firstly and not just not for Halloween. Go on a drive of the Sligo section of the Wild Atlantic Way.... Continue Reading →
From the Hawk’s Well to the Hawk’s Rock
Last night we went along to see 'Of Mice and Men' at the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo. It was a very moving performance - and would have been even more moving if people in the audience weren't laughing! They didn't seem to get the concept that Lenny was disabled! Even though the actor who played... Continue Reading →
Anything Goes at the Hawkswell
On Sunday Andy and I went along to see Anything Goes - Christmas Toons at the Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo. It was a lovely night, we were welcomed with mulled wine and mince pies before the concert. Anything Goes had some friends along with them, Tabby did his own version of 'When a child... Continue Reading →
Sligo Sings – the concert
Yesterday saw the big day and night for Sligo Sings. If you are a regular reader you'll know that I sort of accidentally joined the Sligo Volunteer Choir, who were one of the 6 choirs formed especially by the Hawk's Well Theatre for Sligo Sings. I'm not a singer by any means but it is... Continue Reading →
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