In a rare moment of madness, I decided to produce a 2026 calendar. I've taken some photos that I really like this year, so I decided it was time to bring out a calendar again. This calendar features photos from Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, and it's very limited edition. Due to costs, they will only... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Sillan Bakes
If you visited Strandhill People's Market, and the Farmer’s Market at the ATU Sligo, you might remember Antonio. The great news is that he opened a cafe in Sligo town recently. I called in for a coffee today, and although Antonio wasn’t there (pic above that I took at Strandhill), I met Roisin and Jane,... Continue Reading →
The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships 2025
I was very excited when I heard that the hot air balloons were coming to Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. I remember seeing them years ago when we hadn't long moved to Ireland. They were only in the distance, but there was something so magical about them. The championships started at the weekend,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and it’s been such a rollercoaster of a couple of weeks. My emotions have been all over the place, but I’ve also surprised myself with how calm I’ve been. It’s such an enormous change to how I used to be when the slightest thing would send me... Continue Reading →
Lucy and Laurence’s Wedding – A Perfect Day
What a weekend we’ve had, celebrating the wedding of my beautiful daughter Lucy and her new husband and our son-in-law Laurence. Today is the first day that I’m starting to feel somewhat like myself. It was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, and the day was just perfect in every way. The wedding was in the... Continue Reading →
Tantalising Tapas in Stoked, Strandhill, Sligo
I have so many blogs to catch up on, and so many things to tell you all about. If you follow me on social media, you’ll know that my daughter Lucy is getting married soon. I had a few different treats lined up for her as a ‘mini mother and daughter hen’, and a visit... Continue Reading →