Rackhouse Pilfer are a 6 piece alt country, bluegrass band who were born during acoustic sessions in McGarrigle's Bar in Sligo early 2012 where they played their favourite bluegrass, Americana and folk hits. The sessions instantly become really popular and they still enjoy their thriving Monday night residency in McG’s, packing the place to the... Continue Reading →
Carrowkeel
Yesterday morning myself and Rocket-dog headed up Carrowkeel which is a Megalithic passage tomb cemetery in the Bricklieve Mountains. It's years since I was here so it was great to go back again. When I arrived I saw the sign said no dogs but I couldn't leave himself in the car and he was on... Continue Reading →
The #RaboTweeties
Well the photos don't really have anything to do with the #RaboTweeties but they were taken this evening over Ballisodare Bay. Now onto the topic in hand. I'm delighted to say I won the #TweetiePic Category of the #RaboTweeties Twitter Awards which was run by Digital Times. I knew I was the biggest 'twit' going....now... Continue Reading →
SUP for the Irish Cancer Society
On Sunday I went along to Trawnee Bay on the shores of Lough Gill by the Isle of Innisfree to take photos of some SUP'ers who were taking part in a SUP in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. James and Sean two very brave lads are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa in January... Continue Reading →
Hidden Histories
I was delighted to go along to the 'Hidden Histories' Book Launch in Sligo today. I volunteered to do some research and take photos for the project which was run by Sligo Leader. I really enjoyed it and it was great to find out more about Sligo especially the places I researched: Markree Castle, Temple... Continue Reading →
September Sunsets
Yesterday was a beautiful day, warm and dry. I headed to Strandhill in the evening to see the sun setting. Here are some of the photos. All taken within an hour, Here is a very short bit of video taken with my phone.