On Monday I finally got to Slieve League in County Donegal. I've heard a lot about it but never actually got there before. I saw a carpark with portaloos and there was a closed gate leading up to the cliffs so I presumed you couldn't drive any further and parked the car. I ended walking... Continue Reading →
Arigna Mining Experience
After my trip to Boyle I went to the Arigna Mining Experience. It's some years since I've been here and last time I wasn't interested in photography so it was nice to go and take some photos. The centre gives visitors an insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since... Continue Reading →
Rocks, beaches and a church
I had a magical mystery tour today. I was looking for Cliffony beach so I headed into Cliffony but all I could see was a sign for Mullaghmore...so I headed there, had a look at the sea and drove around looking for Cliffony beach. I failed to find it but I now have directions so... Continue Reading →
A Sunday Drive
I had a little drive around my neck of the woods this morning. The first thing I was were these lovely cygnets on the Finlough Lake in Ballinacarrow. The next thing we drove by was this old railway house which is slowly being taken over by nature. The railway has long since closed and there... Continue Reading →
Green Fort
I had a lovely morning at Green Fort as part of the Open Doors series of tours of 'hidden' Sligo. It's a wonderful place with stunning views..very much hidden as I hadn't heard about it before. There was a great turn out for the talk and tour. Fiona Gallagher who wrote 'The Streets of Sligo' gave... Continue Reading →
Knocknarea
Thanks to Gina from twitter for suggesting Knocknarea as my K. I had a complete block and couldn't think of anything! As I was in the dentist today these are old photos but I hope you like them. Knocknarea is a 327 metre high mountain which is near Strandhill in Sligo. It's a lovely walk... Continue Reading →
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