Myself and Jono are just back from a couple of days in Hamburg, Germany. We were inspired to visit after reading a post on the Journalist on the Run blog. We also realised it was home to *Miniatur Wunderland - the world's largest model railway, as this is Jono's other passion we had to go.... Continue Reading →
Mayo Skies
Today was one of those perfect days. It's so long since I've been off exploring and I've really missed going out and about with the camera so I made the most of it today. Lucy and Laurence got me a voucher for Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle for my birthday last year and this was... Continue Reading →
Markree Castle
Markree Castle in Collooney, Co. Sligo is a place that is very dear to my heart. I was involved in the Sligo Leader Hidden History project in 2013 where I spent a great deal of time meandering around the grounds and researching the history of the castle. The Corscadden family purchased Markree Castle in 2015... Continue Reading →
Blue Monday along the Wild Atlantic Way
So today was Blue Monday. Apparently the most depressing day of the year, not for me though. Michael from Nature Learn had posted recently about sea creatures - By-the-wind Sailor (Velella velella) - so I went searching. The first stop was Kellystown near Ransboro, Strandhill (photo at the top of the post). It's the first... Continue Reading →
Squirrel Spotting in Sligo
There was a great reaction to my squirrel photo yesterday and a lot of people have been asking where to see them in Sligo so I thought I'd do a quick post. I've seen a couple of red squirrels here in Coolaney but never managed to get a photo of them. There seem to be... Continue Reading →
Skincare and Squirrels
A little bit of everything today. Firstly I paid a visit to The Holy Well. It's one of my favourite places in Sligo, just so peaceful and calming. Today I wasn't alone though..... When I arrived at The Holy Well I saw this little guy - he wasn't a bit bothered about the car. I... Continue Reading →
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