I was asked to go along today and take photos of the Try-a-tri event. It involved athletes new to triathlons to try-a-tri. It's the first time I've ever taken photos at a swimming pool so I wasn't sure how they would turn out. I was pleased enough with the results though. After the athletes swam... Continue Reading →
Mullaghmore Heritage Walk
Yesterday I went along to explore Mullaghmore. Seatrails were holding a heritage walk so it was a brilliant opportunity for me to find out more about the area and to experience a Seatrails walk. I was in good company, along with award-winning travel writer Pól Ó Conghaile, Auriel from Seatrails, author and historian Joe McGowan... 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 →
Sligo Shops – Michael Quirke
I've decided to do a new feature on the blog about Sligo shops. Now technically Michael Quirke's shop isn't just a shop, Michael is a craftsman, artist and gentleman. He makes his wonderful woodcarvings from his shop and I went in to find out more about him. Michael showed me this photo of his father... Continue Reading →
Santa Charity Cycle
Today I went along to a brilliant event that started at the IT Sligo. The Innisfree Wheelers Cycling Club organised a Santa Charity Cycle in aid of the Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal. 100 cyclists dressed as Santas, elves, reindeers and all things connected with Christmas took to their cycles and made their way around... Continue Reading →
Coney Island
At the weekend, thanks to Medbh, who arranged it for me, I finally got the Coney Island. Now before you get all excited and think I ended up in America I have to explain this Coney Island is in Sligo. It lies between Strandhill and Rosses Point. When it's a low tide it's possible to... Continue Reading →
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