At the weekend, thanks to Medbh, who arranged it for me, I finally got the Coney Island. Now before you get all excited and think I ended up in America I have to explain this Coney Island is in Sligo. It lies between Strandhill and Rosses Point. When it's a low tide it's possible to... Continue Reading →
Foggy Photos
I have so much to tell you. It's been a really busy few days. I'm just going to start with a few photos for now, the other blogs can wait. I finally got the chance to tick off something that has been on my 'to do' list for a very long time. A friend of... Continue Reading →
Canon 1100D
The lovely people at Canon-Ireland have lent me a Canon 1100D. I got to have a play with it between the showers today. The photo above is Glencar waterfall, I must remember to bring a tripod in future though. The camera seems to be really good in poor light, because it was fairly dark at... Continue Reading →
Swims and Gaols
Yesterday was a busy day for me. In the morning I went to Rosses Point to watch the first in the Metalman Swim Series. I don't know how these guys and girls do the swim. The water was very choppy....well done to them all. The rest of my photos from the day are here. Afterwards... Continue Reading →
Rosses Point
R is for Rosses Point. It's a lovely seaside resort in Sligo. I could post loads of photos...but I won't bore you. The statue above is very moving it's called 'Waiting on Shore' and depicts the anguish felt by many waiting for their loved ones to return from sea. The Metal Man is one of... Continue Reading →
Friday in Sligo
This was taken this morning at Doorly Park. There's always something magical about this place, it's one of my favourite places in Sligo. I headed to Rosses Point and was going to have a long walk....but it was freezing! So I just had a little stroll instead. The photo above is looking over Rosses Point... Continue Reading →