I had a lovely day in Sligo today. I had to pick up Lucy from Sligo town and we went to Osta and had pancakes for breakfast. After that we headed to Suzy McCanny's Christmas Pop Up Exhibition Store. It's a brilliant idea with all different artists exhibiting their work in one place, I'd love... Continue Reading →
Shane Filan – a night for Donal
Last night I went along to the Knocknarea Arena at the IT Sligo for the final night of Shane Filan's You and Me tour. The night was in aid of the Donal Parsons Trust. Donal Parsons is a little boy who lives in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. In October 2013 Donal was diagnosed with Stage 4... Continue Reading →
A feast by the seaside at Tra Ban
On a wild windy night Lucy and I went along to the wonderful hidden gem that is Trá Bán (which means white strand in Irish). Trá Bán is located just above The Strand Bar in scenic Strandhill, Co. Sligo. When we arrived the waves were crashing on the shore and from our table by the... Continue Reading →
The Volunteer Ireland Awards – A Sligo Nominee
Recently I volunteered to take a photo of a volunteer! The lovely Monica volunteers for the Donal Parsons Trust. The Donal Parson Trust was set up to raise funds for treatment in the USA for seven-year-old Donal. Donal lives in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Monica McElhinney has volunteered tirelessly on Donal's behalf since he was first... Continue Reading →
Dublin at Christmas
On Sunday we went up to Dublin for the day for the Christmas market and the Geansai Nollag World Record Attempt. For those of you not in the know a Geansai Nollag is a Christmas jumper 😉 It was a quite eventful trip, three old ladies opposite us on the train almost had a punch... Continue Reading →
Rathcormac Food and Craft Market
Rathcormac is the place to be every Saturday when the wonderful food and craft fair takes place. It's on from 11am-4pm in Branley's Yard, Rathcormac which is just between Sligo town and Drumcliffe. There is a wonderful atmosphere, brilliant stalls, friendly faces, live music, tasty food, the best of everything. It's great to be able... Continue Reading →