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 probably... 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 →
Sligo Walks – Lissadell
Still on my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project (in conjunction with the Hawk's Well Theatre and LookWest), this time it was off for a walk along Lissadell beach, Sligo. It's a lovely flat walk, so suitable for all abilities. There was no one else around when I was there so I had a lovely peaceful walk... Continue Reading →
The Caves Of Keash
A few weeks ago I was in Ballymote and decided to take a bit of a detour to Keash. As you are driving towards the village you can't help but notice the imposing Keshcorran Mountain with its 17 caves! It's no longer a mad scramble up to the caves followed by a roll down the... Continue Reading →
Back to Exploring
It's been a while since I've been out and about exploring. Today I got a chance to go wandering. Be warned this is a long post. The photo above is a Celtic Trinity Knot tree design: planted mid ’80s by the McCabe Family. They planted that whole hill (known as ‘Tormór’) in the mid-eighties, and... Continue Reading →