Sligo Tidy Towns are running a great photo competition. It's your chance to show 'My Sligo'. What does Sligo mean to you? If it's a lake, sunset, forest, beach, people, animals, night life, food, whatever it is, take a photo and enter it for the competition. I'm judging (eek so no pressure), which also means... Continue Reading →
Sligo Sunsets
We've had a lovely few days here in Sligo, it certainly made a change from all the rain we had when we were in Manchester. I've wanted to get a photo of Benbulben with a sunset for years and I managed to get this photo last night. This was Knocknarea last night. We are so... Continue Reading →
Seatrails Discovery and Adventure Weekend
On Saturday I took part in a wonderful day with Seatrails. It was for part of their adventure weekend. We met at Streedagh Beach and one of the great things about Seatrails is that even if you go on your own (as I tend to do) there are always people to chat along to and... Continue Reading →
Springtime at Markree
A couple of weeks ago I needed a garden with spring flowers as I had an idea going around in my head for a spring photo. I also needed a small child for the photo. Luckily two people came to my rescue; the first was my friend Mandie and her lovely daughter, the second was... Continue Reading →
Good Friday in Sligo
I was hanging around Sligo yesterday evening as I tend to do now and again usually waiting for one or the other offspring. It was a beautiful evening to I decided to go for a bit of a spin, plus I was looking for somewhere to have dinner...not the easiest thing as the pubs were... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – Chiara Poli – The Italian Wardrobe
The Italian Wardrobe, a high-fashion Italian boutique located on Market Street, Sligo, first opened in 2008 and moved to a bigger premises in 2012. Chiara Poli owns the shop and told us she moved to Ballyshannon 8 years ago from Italy and doesn't miss it at all. Chiara said people come from all over Ireland... Continue Reading →