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 →
Inishmurray Island
Yesterday I joined joined Wild West Irish Tours for a day. I'm always interested in following them on Facebook and seeing where they have been and what they have seen. They take their visitors to see the 'hidden Ireland', which I always find fascinating. I had never been to Inishmurray so when Michael from Wild... Continue Reading →
Warrior of the Sea
Today in Sligo was the 'Warrior of the Sea' 6KM open water swim. It was from Rosses Point to Strandhill. It was a fairly cold day and the sea was certainly choppy but it didn't deter the 130 brave souls who took to the water. Neil Bolger and Mark Waters came in 1st and 2nd... Continue Reading →
St. Cecilia’s School Fun Day
After the farmers market I went to St. Cecilia's School Fun Day. There was so much to see and do, if I had more time I would have had an Angel Reading and a manicure but I was rushing to get to the Cos Cos Sean-Nos Festival. I did get to have a cuppa and... Continue Reading →
Seisiún Mór, Rosses Point, Sligo, Ireland
A great event of traditional music was held on Sunday in Rosses Point, Sligo to raise awareness and funds for the MS Northwest therapy centre, Sligo. I only got a chance to pop along briefly but it was a wonderful event with a great sense of community spirit. The rest of my photos can be... Continue Reading →