Yesterday I went to Ballina for the day. I had to go to a couple of shops there so I tied it in with a visit to Belleek Woods. It's a beautiful forest just outside Ballina town and along the banks of the River Moy. I was intending to look for squirrels but I'd timed... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Birthday
So another year came and went bringing with it more wrinkles and grey hair but never mind. I was meant to blog about it way before now but between running the Ireland Twitter account and life - and procrastinating I didn't get around to it. Lucy and I headed to Dublin for the day. The Perfect... Continue Reading →
I can see clearly now the rain has gone
After what seems like months of rain we have actually had some sunshine. It made such a nice change that I skipped the gym and went off exploring. I haven't done that in ages. I'm also testing out a Fuji S1 bridge camera, although it's weather proof I hadn't bothered shooting with it because of... Continue Reading →
From the Hawk’s Well to the Hawk’s Rock
Last night we went along to see 'Of Mice and Men' at the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo. It was a very moving performance - and would have been even more moving if people in the audience weren't laughing! They didn't seem to get the concept that Lenny was disabled! Even though the actor who played... Continue Reading →
Sligo on Stage
In the last couple of weeks I've been to the theatre twice. I love going to see shows, it's a great night out. I'm also interested watching the actors as it gives me inspiration for my drama classes. The first show I went to see was the Sligo Youth Theatre's production 'In the Belly of... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea at Eala Bhan, Sligo
Today I went along to award winning restaurant Eala Bhan with Laura who is one half of the Millie and Brie blog. We were welcomed by Anthony, the owner of the restaurant, with a glass of prosecco. We had the Seamus Heaney table which overlooks the Garavogue River, so it was lovely and relaxing just... Continue Reading →