Yesterday I was invited to Drumshanbo in County Leitrim for the launch of Taste Leitrim which is a virtual food and drink trail. A few things struck me on the day. Firstly what a great idea the virtual trail is. So much of our lives are lived online this days, I know whenever I go... 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 →
Hennigan’s Heritage Centre
Sometimes you visit a place that is a hidden gem, and a very special place. This is how I felt when I visited Hennigan's Heritage Centre in Swinford. I mentioned on Twitter that I was going to visit Foxford Woollen Mills (blog post to follow) and the good people from Beezneez Theatre Company suggested Hennigan's.... Continue Reading →
Sligo Stories
The Hawk's Well Sligo Stories project has had a really enthusiastic response from the public to their call out for cuairteoiri - volunteers who will interview and record those who have stories to tell about Sligo in the early 1900s. The training event in October was a lively and informative afternoon with their visiting guest speaker, Carmel O'Dea... Continue Reading →
Passion for Fashion
Have you got a passion for fashion? Does your wardrobe need a complete overhaul? Do you live in Sligo? Enough of the questions I hear you cry!! My friend Clare has come up with a brain wave in the form of a clothes swap. It's on November 14th, 2015 from 10.30am - 12.30pm at the... Continue Reading →
Singing and Sunsets
As the title suggests the singing rehearsals for 'Sligo Sings' continue and my struggle to hit the high notes is a ongoing battle. In a flash of inspiration yesterday I thought perhaps if I wore my magic knickers it might somehow help. Unfortunately they aren't that magic!! So the hilarity of my friend Heidi I... Continue Reading →
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