One of my New Years Resolutions was to milk a cow. A bit of an odd one I know, but I love cows, I think they such serene and peaceful creatures. Vincent and his family from Viewmount Farm in Sligo were kind enough to invite me over to fulfill my resolution. It was a fascinating... Continue Reading →
The Tattie Hoaker
I had a wonderful visit today to Aidan at The Tattie Hoaker Community Farm. It was fascinating talking to Aidan and being shown around the farm. The farm is Community supported agriculture (CSA) which is a partnership between farmers and the local community, in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared. Benefits... Continue Reading →
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 →
Holy Horse
Today's letter is H...I feel like I'm on Sesame Street! 😉 H is for horse. I love horses, I think they are beautiful animals, this one lives up the lane and comes over to say hello twice a day when I walk the dog. The Holy part is for The Holy Well. It's a beautiful... Continue Reading →
A catch up
It's a day off the A to Z blogging challenge today so just a couple of things I have to tell you. I probably mentioned already that the photo above came 4th in the Irish Met Society competition of 2012. Well I got the prize during the week, it's a really cool Galileo Thermometer. I've... Continue Reading →
Fields
Today's letter in the Blogging from A to Z challenge is F. So my F is fields. Living in Sligo, Ireland we are surrounded by them and you never know what you'll find in them. Yes there are the usually farm animals, today though I found a church in the middle of a field. Now... Continue Reading →
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