It's been a while since I've been out and about exploring. Today I got a chance to go wandering. Be warned this is a long post. The photo above is a Celtic Trinity Knot tree design: planted mid ’80s by the McCabe Family. They planted that whole hill (known as ‘Tormór’) in the mid-eighties, and... Continue Reading →
Seeing things
I was too early for Beltra market this morning so I headed down to Portavade beach (which is on the same road as Dunmoran). It was lovely with the sun shining and when I got out of the car I was delighted to see a seal. I spent about ten minutes waiting to see if... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ Superstar, burgers and the basin
That's possibly one of the longest blog titles I've ever used! Last week we went to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin. I saw the Sligo Fun Company perform this show 6 times...so you could say I'm slightly obsessed. To be honest though I was disappointed - the sound... Continue Reading →
Inside Hazelwood House
For many years I've wanted to have a look inside Hazelwood House, Sligo. It's such a beautiful house on the outside (if you don't look behind it at the awful factory). It was a crying shame that it was sitting empty for so long and I've always thought it would be such a wonderful boost... Continue Reading →
Little Shop of Horrors
Last night I went to the Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo to see the Fun Company perform Little Shop of Horrors. I must have been living under a rock because I've never seen the Little Shop of Horrors before but I loved every minute of it! The fun company put on such a great show.... Continue Reading →
Interesting Instagram
I was relaxing in front of the telly this evening when a notification came up on my phone from Sarah on twitter to say I was in the 'Daily Edge' list of '25 great Irish Instagram accounts you should definitely follow'. I'm delighted to be included, as you all know I take way too many... Continue Reading →