It's been hard to get motivated so far this year. I was beginning to think the spark had well and truly gone...until today. I was over in the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton where Water Senses, an exhibition by Ruth Le Gear is running. I got to listen to Ruth speaking about her work and I... Continue Reading →
Snakes and Cakes
This weekend was spent celebrating St. Patrick. On Friday I went to Dublin for the parade - more about that in another post. Yesterday was spent mainly eating cake - I can't think of a better way to celebrate anything! First visit of the day was to Beltra Country Market. If you've been reading the blog... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Co. Sligo 2017
You might be wondering about things to do in County Sligo for St. Patrick's Day, 2017 - so here are some suggestions: There are several parades taking place: The Sligo town parade starts at 12 noon on the Mail Coach Road and finishes at Our Lady Of Mercy Primary School. Enniscrone Parade starts at 1.30pm Grange... Continue Reading →
Mad as the Mist and Snow
The majestic Benbulben mountain here in Sligo, Ireland. Photo taken today.
Pancake Day in Sligo 2017
Today was a good day. It was Shrove Tuesday/pancake day so that helped. I haven't had anything sweet for a while so today I kind of lost the run of myself. Eala Bhan were having a pancake day in aid of North West Hospice so it was a pig out for a good cause. I... Continue Reading →
March Happenings in Sligo
March is shaping up to be a really busy month with things to do in Sligo. I thought I'd do a post of some suggestions that you might find of interest. Flex those brain cells at the Table Quiz in aid of Branching Out. This takes place in The Harp Tavern on March 1st. The Hamilton Gallery... Continue Reading →