Imagine yourself in another world, a place filled with myths and legends, mists rolling over mountains, the sun obscured by moving clouds. This place is The Gleniff Horseshoe, Ballintrillick, in the Dartry Mountains, Sligo - and it's spectacular, whatever the weather. I can't describe the feeling I get driving into the valley, towards the imposing... Continue Reading →
Sligo based poet Maeve McKenna brings to life new chapbook, A Dedication To Drowning. On February 18th 2022 Maeve McKenna will be joined by Anne Tannam, who will introduce Maeve's work. The event will take place online and Maeve will perform poems from the collection and take any answers from the audience. Attendees will be... Continue Reading →
I love highlighting great initiatives on the blog and the Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is an excellent idea. This is a community group assisted by amazing volunteers and kindness from the public to ensure the most vulnerable in our society get valued supports. The Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is located at 1 Gaol... Continue Reading →
I love hearing positive news and this is a story that I have been following on Social Media for quite some time. If there's one thing I've noticed, especially at the moment, there is a real need for communities, it feels like this is being lost in some areas. This is a fantastic story of... Continue Reading →
The opening of Sligo Gaol for local access and tourism would be a gamechanger for the region. That’s one of the key points from the findings of a top-level feasibility study on the future of the jail. The findings of the study by CHL Consulting were released this week. Dublin based CHL are a vastly... Continue Reading →
Charlie Bird on Croagh Patrick by artist Niall O’Loughlin. Thanks to IMNDA for permission to use. On Saturday April 2nd, Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House. Due to Charlie’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, the climb will be an immense challenge but he is... Continue Reading →
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