This morning was a beautiful clear morning with no frost. I had college so I parked the car and walked into town, I got a bit distracted by the reflections though and was almost late for class!! I always seem to be drawn to boats, I've no idea why because I'm fairly useless on them!... Continue Reading →
A walk around Markree
I took photos of some of the beautiful dogs looking for homes from Sligo Animal Rescue yesterday, it was both lovely and heart-breaking at the same time. Anyway after leaving them I needed a walk and it was a beautiful day so I wandered around Markree. I've got a real soft spot for the place... Continue Reading →
Lissadell
We had a frosty start to the day here in Sligo. The car was covered in ice this morning, it was beautiful when it cleared though and the sun came out so I went to Lissadell. I was hoping to go to Lissadell House because it's open until October 21st. I got there just after... Continue Reading →
Rackhouse Pilfer
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 →