I was looking around Sligo today and I saw two things I love. The first were these lovely fingerless glove/mitten yokes. I can't make up my mind which ones I like the most there were pandas, raccoons, owls, snowmen and more in Penneys. The jumper above was in Dunnes Stores. Only in the children's section... Continue Reading →
Rackhouse Pilfer
Rackhouse Pilfer are a 6 piece alt country, bluegrass band who were born during acoustic sessions in McGarrigle's Bar in Sligo early 2012 where they played their favourite bluegrass, Americana and folk hits. The sessions instantly become really popular and they still enjoy their thriving Monday night residency in McG’s, packing the place to the... Continue Reading →
Rainy days and Mondays
A bit of a blog about everything today. The photo above is in Michael Quirke's window, it always makes me smile....he's quite right 🙂 Sligotoday did an article about my twitter award, shucks 🙂 I'm back at college two mornings a week now. I hang around town when Jono is at his centre so it's... Continue Reading →
Carrowkeel
Yesterday morning myself and Rocket-dog headed up Carrowkeel which is a Megalithic passage tomb cemetery in the Bricklieve Mountains. It's years since I was here so it was great to go back again. When I arrived I saw the sign said no dogs but I couldn't leave himself in the car and he was on... Continue Reading →
MS Ireland 2014 Calendar
I got my copy of the MS Ireland 2014 calendar in the post today. I'm delighted to see my photo in it for January. Nice to see Coolaney, Sligo featured 🙂 It really is a lovely calendar with a lot of photos that I wish I'd taken. You can buy it online for €6.99 plus... Continue Reading →
Hidden Histories
I was delighted to go along to the 'Hidden Histories' Book Launch in Sligo today. I volunteered to do some research and take photos for the project which was run by Sligo Leader. I really enjoyed it and it was great to find out more about Sligo especially the places I researched: Markree Castle, Temple... Continue Reading →
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