10 ½ things to do in Sligo

With the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann starting this Sunday I thought I'd do a list of things to do for visitors coming to Sligo. I'm not going to mention the Fleadh events because you will all know about those but these are ones that visitors might not know about. All are my personal recommendations and they... Continue Reading →

Blacksmith for an hour

I was delighted when Michael Budd invited me along to his forge to try my hand at being a blacksmith for an hour. The family, were of course horrified, thinking I was going to burn part of my anatomy because I'm quite clumsy, or I used to be. For those of you who don't know... Continue Reading →

Giving some time for the Fleadh

After seeing the wonderful job the volunteers did at the Fleadh Cheoil last year in Sligo I decided to sign up myself this year. Lucy is also volunteering, it's great to be able to give something to the community and it's also a great way to meet new people. The Sligo Champion did an article... Continue Reading →

Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer I paid a visit to the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in County Roscommon. The centre is modern and welcoming with interpretive rooms, a gift shop and what looked like a great cafe. If you visit when Mike is there he will tell you all about the place and it's... Continue Reading →

Wild Atlantic Wayfarer Slideshow

Images taken from my journey and adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way from Erris, Co. Mayo - Donegal. Thanks to the Hawk's Well Theatre and Lookwest.ie for partnering me, to all the many people who helped along the way and to James Blennerhasset for the use of his music on this video.

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