I've had a break from the Facebook blog page, but I'm still getting messages every day. Not nasty ones, these are tourism based ones. I read all the lovely comments and I'm thinking why am I letting trolls ruin what was a really popular Facebook page. I also realise that many of you are missing... Continue Reading →
The Lilliput Way in Roscommon
I'm always looking for interesting things to visit and feature on the blog and I've discovered a fantastic walk, just a short drive from Roscommon Town. The Lilliput Way is in Kilteevan and it's part of the Cloonlarge Bog Walk, which is a looped walk around the peatlands. It's a lovely scenic walk, there wasn't... Continue Reading →
SG turns 40!
There are great celebrations planned for this Saturday, as SG Education and Art Shop turn 40. You are all invited to come along from 1pm - 3pm and you can read all the details in the poster above. One of the reasons I'm sharing this is that they have come up with a great way... Continue Reading →
World’s first for Westport Land and Language – Talamh agus Teanga
Experience ancient wisdom through modern tech in the world’s first audio-visual interactive art, breath and Gaeilge exhibition! In this, her first solo exhibition Derval Dunford offers what Irish author Manchán Mangan calls ‘a sudden spailp (spark/ surprise kiss) of insight.’ This is an opportunity to learn how to use your daily quota of 25,000 breaths... Continue Reading →
A Minute of Mayo Magic
I could tell you all about my visit to Mayo and the brand new immersive experience at The Ceide Fields, but I've written about if for work, so you can read the blog post there. In the meantime enjoy this short video of magical Mayo. https://videopress.com/v/hJnr263y?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Sligo Woodland School
When I visited Sligo Children's Community Garden I was delighted to meet Trisha, one of the founding members of the garden and also the owner of Sligo Woodland School. I've followed the school on Facebook for a number of years, and I just love what Trisha is doing. Sligo Woodland School will nurture children's creative... Continue Reading →