We had quite a heavy frost yesterday morning...so bad I had to dig out the de-icer for the car (I think it's a bit too soon for that!) It was a misty morning but it did make for some great photo opportunities. The photos were taken in Doorly Park at Lough Gill. It's so easy... Continue Reading →
Sligo Abbey
On Wednesday there was free entry to Sligo Abbey and although I've been there before I couldn't resist another look. This Dominican Abbey survives from medieval days. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and was accidentally burnt down in 1414, when a candle left carelessly in the building set it... Continue Reading →
The Famine Graveyard, Sligo
A few weeks ago I went to the famine graveyard in Sligo. I couldn't get in as the gate was locked. I phoned Sligo County Council to see if they knew anything about why the gate was locked and was put through to the parks department. They had no idea why it was locked and... Continue Reading →
October
It's hard to believe that it's October today, I don't know where September went. Rocket-dog is not impressed with it being October....neither is he impressed with mornings...or Mondays come to think of it. He does like cows though 😉 They seem to like him as well.
We made the final!
I'm delighted to say the blog made the list of finalists for the Blog Awards Ireland. It's in the category of Best Personal Blog. 😀 It was up against some amazing blogs by some very talented people so I'm very shocked to be in the final.
Steamed up
Jono and I had a great day today. We went to Enniskillen to see vintage traction engines arrive. During the week they had Bundoran, Belleek and Irvinestown, today they finished their journey by arriving in Enniskillen. It was lovely to see them on the road. They really don't make them like this anymore. The event... Continue Reading →
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