On July 13th I went to the Open Day at the Organic Centre, Rossinver. It's one of those places I've wanted to visit for a long time but never actually got there. I'm one of those people who turn up early to everything...only this time I didn't realise the Sligo Stages Rally was taking place... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year
I should have done this post yesterday so a belated Happy New Year to you all. This is the first Christmas where I haven't got 'cabin fever' from not going out and I've actually enjoyed lazing around the house. Mind you I do have a project on the go that has kept me busy (more... Continue Reading →
Canon 1100D
The lovely people at Canon-Ireland have lent me a Canon 1100D. I got to have a play with it between the showers today. The photo above is Glencar waterfall, I must remember to bring a tripod in future though. The camera seems to be really good in poor light, because it was fairly dark at... Continue Reading →
Weather
Yes I know that's the worst title for a blog post ever but I'm lacking inspiration at the moment. The photo above was Lough Gill yesterday morning. Further along the lake this is Parke's Castle. Ten minutes later this was Hazelwood Forest, you can still see the fog through the trees. Halfmoon Bay above is... Continue Reading →
Lough Gill Hospice Swim 2013
Yesterday was the Lough Gill Swim in aid of North West Hospice 2013. Brave swimmers took to the water at Parke's Castle, Leitrim and swam the 10km to Doorly Park, Sligo. The event is the brain child of Paul McGarry. Paul sadly lost his nephew Neil McGarry to cancer. The excellent care he received at... Continue Reading →