I finally got to take photos inside Sligo Gaol (or jail) this week. I've wanted to do this for a long time but it isn't open to the public. Siobhan the Heritage Officer let Sarah (Derelict Nation) and I for a look around on Monday. The prison was open from 1823-1959, it was also known... Continue Reading →
Water and nature
I was delighted to find out that my photo was a runner-up in the Biodiversity week 'water and nature' competition that was run by the Irish Environmental Network. It was 'Highly Commended' 🙂 I was asked on my blog page what lens I used for this photo. I don't own a DSLR mainly because I... Continue Reading →
Parkfest
Today was the Parkfest as part of the Cairde Arts Festival. It was a great day out for kids of all ages, well done to all concerned. The rest of my photos from the day are here.
Rants and limps
Firstly a photo of Rocket-dog meeting our new neighbour, not a great photo as it was a 'brief encounter'. Now other things to tell you. I have a couple of rants the first was a couple of weeks ago Lucy went with her friends to Dublin on the train. One of them wanted hot water... Continue Reading →
Goodnight Sligo
I have to share this photo with you that I took tonight at 10pm. There are some benefits to going out and being a 'taxi driver' for the kids.
Innisfree
My I is for Innisfree as in the Isle of Innisfree. It's a little Island in the middle of Lough Gill, Sligo, Ireland. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,... Continue Reading →