It's the last Sunday in January! Hooray! Is it just me or does it feel like the longest January ever? Luckily it's been mild, which is just as well, as the home heating oil was 64 cent a litre last year and is now 95 cent! The struggle is real. I'm doing OK, I've been... Continue Reading →
My Favourite Place in Sligo
Imagine yourself in another world, a place filled with myths and legends, mists rolling over mountains, the sun obscured by moving clouds. This place is The Gleniff Horseshoe, Ballintrillick, in the Dartry Mountains, Sligo - and it's spectacular, whatever the weather. I can't describe the feeling I get driving into the valley, towards the imposing... Continue Reading →
Saturday Thoughts
This would normally be a Sunday thoughts post but in light of almost all of the restrictions being lifted in Ireland from 6am this morning it's a post for today. Before anyone takes the opportunity to have a dig at me, these are my thoughts. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, you may not... Continue Reading →
Connecting Artists 22 – Open Call
https://videopress.com/v/seX4Mn9W?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Connecting Artists are looking for 10 Visual Artists with an intellectual disability for a National Art Exhibition at The Royal College of Surgeons. With thanks to Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Fund, and Business to Arts, Connections Arts Centre is offering a safe and supported environment for 10 Artists to take the first steps... Continue Reading →
Community Support – Sligo Food and Furniture Bank
I love highlighting great initiatives on the blog and the Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is an excellent idea. This is a community group assisted by amazing volunteers and kindness from the public to ensure the most vulnerable in our society get valued supports. The Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is located at 1 Gaol... Continue Reading →
Food and Drink Network development event planned for Mayo
The Mayo Food and Drink Networking and Training Programme which began last Summer continues apace with a fantastic range of free training and one to one mentoring available to eligible participants. This is an exceptional opportunity for those operating in the food and drink sector to hear from outstanding trainers and guest speakers. “Following the challenges in 2021 due to... Continue Reading →