I went to Hazelwood Forest this morning in search of bluebells. I think I was too early because I only found one. It's a lovely peaceful place, it's easy to see how W. B. Yeats was inspired by the place. I had to wonder why someone had a frying pan in their boat though!
St. Patrick’s Day Sligo 2012
The Sligo St. Patrick's Day parade is on tomorrow at 12 noon. Let's hope the sun makes an appearance for the day. It will take the same route as last year: Mail Coach Road, Temple Street, Adelaide Street, Wine Street, Hyde Bridge, Markievicz Road, The Slip, Connaughton Road, Lake Isle Road, Bridge Street, Thomas Street... Continue Reading →
Boats
Yesterday was a lovely calm day in Sligo. I seem to be drawn to boats for some reason, there is something very calming about them. I'd rather be on dry land though. The photo above got into Explore on Flickr yesterday. Explore is something to do with "interestingness"...I haven't had a photo in Explore for... Continue Reading →
Apollonia’s Cake Shop
On my travels yesterday I found a new cake shop in Ballisodare....isn't it funny how most of my blogs these days seem to be about food! Anyway I'm never one to resist temptation so I went in for a look. There were all kinds of goodies from cupcakes to cookies, chocolates to cheeses and gorgeous... Continue Reading →
Seisiún Mór, Rosses Point, Sligo, Ireland
A great event of traditional music was held on Sunday in Rosses Point, Sligo to raise awareness and funds for the MS Northwest therapy centre, Sligo. I only got a chance to pop along briefly but it was a wonderful event with a great sense of community spirit. The rest of my photos can be... Continue Reading →
Clevery Mill, Castlebaldwin, Sligo
Yesterday we went to Clevery Mill, Castlebaldwin with some friends for dinner. We'd never been there before so didn't know what to expect. The mill is beautiful, it's been restored to a really high standard with great attention to detail. The restaurant is cosy and homely. As you walk in you are greeted by the... Continue Reading →
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