I went along to the Mamogs Pregnancy and Family Wellness Day today in the Sligo Park Hotel...and before you ask I'm not pregnant! It sounded like a great day with a lot of interesting speakers and it was a great event. I listened to John G Coaching speak and I was really interested in what... Continue Reading →
Community Spirit in Coolaney
Yesterday was an exciting day in Coolaney village when the judges for the IPB Pride of Place Awards came to visit. Coolaney was one of two Sligo places nominated and it was a real community effort. There was the butcher, the bakers and the candlestick makers...OK maybe not the latter but certainly the rest. I've... Continue Reading →
Soilsigh
Today I went to an event that moved me and educated me. I didn't know much about human trafficking (or modern day slavery) but Soilsigh (to illuminate) told some of the stories of this awful exploitation. The stories were told through music, dance and art and was just so eye opening I would urge anyone... Continue Reading →
Monday Melancholy
It's been a busy week and I'm really tired today, probably the reason why I feel a bit out of sorts. I went to visit a friend last week and she took me to see the most beautiful village; Ardargh in County Longford. I'd seen signs for it on my way to Athlone and it... Continue Reading →
Calendars and cows
I put a shout out over on Facebook as to if there'd be any interest in a 2019 calendar of my photos. There was a resounding yes so I'm in the process of taking pre-orders. I usually order them from Northern Ireland due to high costs but I'm delighted to say that this year they... Continue Reading →
The King’s Trail Tour
I have something very special to tell you about, The King's Trail has recently launched in Boyle, Roscommon and it's an absolutely brilliant idea! I went along today and check it out after seeing a video about it. You can see the video and read more details here. Bright and early this morning I made... Continue Reading →