It's time I wrote a bit about Carrick-on-Shannon. Before I worked near there I've been known to drive there just for the cake at Lena's Tea Rooms....yes I am that fond of cake that I will travel for it! Lena's Tea Rooms are an award-winning cafe, located in the scenic town of Carrick-on-Shannon. They have a... Continue Reading →
A Kayaking Adventure
This weekend was the Taste of Adventure weekend organised by Adventure Sligo. It was the chance to try one of the many adventures we have here in Sligo from horse-riding to hiking, surfing to sailing and everything in between. I chose to go out on a kayak trip of Lough Gill with Sligo Kayak Tours.... Continue Reading →
48 hours in Edinburgh
If you are looking for a city break with something of interest for all ages I'd really recommend Edinburgh. I've wanted to visit for a long time, for me it's a place that ticks every box; cats, tunnels, ghosts, lights and food! I'm just back from there so I'll tell you all about what I... Continue Reading →
Following the sun
I woke up at 5am yesterday morning and I was wide away so off I headed exploring...although this time I did wait until after 6am because I really don't like walking in the dark. I was going to head up Knocknarea but to be honest my legs haven't recovered from the Glencar walk yet so... Continue Reading →
Eye-conic the exhibition
Another week and a new exhibition. This time three of my photos are in the Eye-Conic exhibition in the Teach Ban Art Gallery, opposite Drumcliffe Tea Rooms. Eye-Conic is an exhibition of MSLETB photography students who studied under the expert eye of Peter Wilcock. Most of the students have completed lever 5 or 6, I've... Continue Reading →
Stylish Silage and Amazing Arigna
I had a free morning on Sunday so I took a spin to Drumshanbo in Leitrim. I'd seen some 'stylish silage' pics on Social Media and they looked brilliant so I had to go and see for myself. The Stylish Silage is part of the An Tostal Festival which takes part this week in Drumshanbo,... Continue Reading →