We've had some really lousy weather recently and it has made me very lazy. I'd normally go out for regular walks but the weather put a halt to my gallop, this morning I made myself go out. I had to go to Ballymote anyway (check out the baker truck there on Thursday and Saturday mornings),... Continue Reading →
In the shadow of a giant
Quite a few weeks ago I was up at some daft hour due to insomnia and decided to go off walking. It was a beautiful morning, the sun was beginning to rise and I drove to the Isle of Innisfree. From there I walked from Innisfree to Slish Wood and back again. This is part... Continue Reading →
The Caves of Kesh – Sligo Walks
The Keshcorran Mountain walk is one of the walks listed on the Sligo Walks website. I've given myself a challenge to try as many of the walks as I can. This one is just spectacular and so worth a visit if you are in Sligo. South Sligo so often gets overlooked by tourists coming to... Continue Reading →
Free things to see and do in Sligo. Summer 2017
If you are coming to Sligo on holiday or if you are thinking about coming (you'll love it!) here are some free things that you can do. Be sure to bring a raincoat and jumper though because you might well need them. Grab the buckets and spades. Sligo has so many beautiful beaches you will... Continue Reading →
The Caves of Kesh
I can't believe it was only last year that I finally walked up to The Caves of Kesh/Keash. It really is a very special place and one that isn't as popular as some of the other Sligo walks. I really don't know why though because out of all the walks I've done this would... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Camino
Tickets now sold out. If you are looking for a challenge this summer how about walking the Sligo Camino? Trek the Sligo Way for 34km from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo and discover the picturesque Sligo Camino. The route is a challenging mixture of tracks, trails, forest paths, finishing with 8km of country lanes... Continue Reading →