This weekend saw the Sligo Summer Festival take place in town. I got to see quite a bit of it yesterday although I missed the events on Friday night. There was a great buzz about the town. I loved the stunt bikers....would love to be able to do this 😉 The evening concert was great... 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 →
Slieve League
On Monday I finally got to Slieve League in County Donegal. I've heard a lot about it but never actually got there before. I saw a carpark with portaloos and there was a closed gate leading up to the cliffs so I presumed you couldn't drive any further and parked the car. I ended walking... Continue Reading →
Cruising around Cavan
After my visit to Marble Arch Caves I headed back to Blacklion for a look around. I've often driven through it on the way to Enniskillen but have only stopped a couple of times for the lovely charity shop there. So it was great to do some proper exploring. The peace monument above is in... Continue Reading →
Marble Arch Caves
The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. I decided to head up there today even though I've been a few times before. There is usually a boat that brings visitor into the caves... Continue Reading →
Sligo walking tour
Today I went on the walking tour of Sligo. It runs every weekday morning at 11am starting at the Tourist Office in O'Connell Street, Sligo. You can join the tour when you wish and leave when you wish. John Ryan took us all around Sligo town and even though I've lived here for 23 years... Continue Reading →