“My name is Padraig Mulligan, we’ve been in business here since 1944. We are a pub and a hardware shop in Ballaghaderreen. My dad opened during the war, when things were hard to procure. Originally the business was a 6 day licence and we extended it to a 7 day licence, we open in the... Continue Reading →
The Hands of Sligo – An Update
I'm very busy working on The Hands of Sligo project, you can read the introduction to the project here, but I wanted to tell you more about the progress so far. I have met so many wonderful people from all over Sligo and from all walks of life. Some people moved to Sligo from other... Continue Reading →
Eabha’s Street Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon
There's a new food truck in Carrick on Shannon and you really have to try it! I've followed Sean and Sophie for a while, on social media, in their previous locations and I've always been impressed by their food, so I was delighted to finally check them out in their new venture. Eabha's Street Kitchen... Continue Reading →
A Visit to the Gardens at the North Mayo Heritage Centre
I love visiting gardens, and this one had been on my list for a while. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is located in the grounds of the Enniscoe House Estate, the house dates back to the late 1700s and there is a real wow factor as you drive up the winding road and through the... Continue Reading →
The Sockies 2023 – I won!
I'm shocked, surprised and delighted to have won gold in the Sockies Awards 2023. The Sockies are The Irish Social Media Awards and there were some huge companies and organisations in the final. I’ve been in the final of the Sockies for the last three years and I’ve never attended the event due to anxiety.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It seems like ages since I've done one of these blog posts, it's been a busy time. I've found myself going out and about with the camera a bit more, which is quite unusual as I have a bit of a love hate relationship with it. I love bluebells though, so it's encouraged me to... Continue Reading →