This weekend was the Taste of Adventure weekend organised by Adventure Sligo. It was the chance to try one of the many adventures we have here in Sligo from horse-riding to hiking, surfing to sailing and everything in between. I chose to go out on a kayak trip of Lough Gill with Sligo Kayak Tours.... Continue Reading →
A Dawn Paddle in South Sligo
Today I was up and about with the dawn chorus at 4am. I love exploring and when I heard that Wild Wet Adventures were doing a dawn kayak at Temple House Lake in South Sligo I booked my place. The rain was gently falling when I arrived but this is Ireland so you expect rain... Continue Reading →
Meandering along the Moy
Yesterday I headed to Ballina, Co. Mayo to go kayaking with David from Paddle and Pedal. To be honest I was a bit apprehensive as the first time I went kayaking I was rubbish - also as you know if you are a regular reader I'm not very coordinated at all. So I did warn... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice Sligo Style
I got an invitation from John at Wild Wet Adventures to join them for a dawn summer solstice paddle on Lough Talt, Co. Sligo. We were to meet at 4am and I didn't know whether I was brave or daft but I decided to say yes (and this is from someone who needs at least... Continue Reading →