Last year, when I saw The Feeling announce a tour to celebrate 20 years of Twelve Stops and Home, I didn’t even hesitate. That album was the soundtrack to a very specific chapter of life - the school run years. Lucy was only ten, Jono had just started secondary school, and that CD was played... Continue Reading →
It’s been one of those weeks that felt bust from start to finish, the kind where you sit down on Sunday and wonder where the days actually went. Having the bank holiday on Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day completely threw me off. It took me a long time to realise that Wednesday wasn’t actually Monday.... Continue Reading →
There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo town that always feels special. I got in early in the morning, and I loved walking through a quiet town, waiting for the crowds to arrive. I treated myself to breakfast potatoes in Osta, the place was packed, and I had to sit outside! It was great... Continue Reading →
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →
I'd noticed a lot of work going on at Mullin's Daybreak Innisfree Service Station on Pearse Road, Sligo town, and I wondered what was happening (because I'm pure nosey!) It's Sligo town's first drive-thru coffee shop, and it's called Sorella's Coffee. I stopped by today to say hello. I met JoJo, Renée, and Emer, and... Continue Reading →
Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my website’s domain and storage, and... Continue Reading →
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