I had a wonderful time the other evening on a visit to Farmer John and Farmer Lucy who run Farmyard in your Schoolyard. They provide a wonderful service where they bring the farm to you! The animals are all very tame and used to being handled and petted. If you are looking for a great... Continue Reading →
Lily and Lolly Craftfest
This year the Yeats Day event includes the launch of a 10-day rescheduled and re-branded Craftfest Northwest festival honouring WB's sisters Susan and Elizabeth - affectionately named Lily and Lolly by her siblings. Susan (Lily) was a keen embroiderist. Elizabeth (Lolly) trained under the renowned artist and textile designer William Morris in London. She was... Continue Reading →
Yeats Day, 2013
Thursday June 13th, 2013 will see Sligo celebrate the second annual Yeats Day. Sligo will come alive with a dawn to dusk celebration with something for everyone to enjoy. Come along and join in the party in O'Connell Street from 3-6pm. Or why not have breakfast on Lough Gill. There are many events taking place... Continue Reading →
Jono’s 20th birthday
Jono turned 20 this week! Where do the years go? He wanted to go to Ballina so I took him there. We got to walk around Belleek Woods for a while, which is a really beautiful place, I've never been there before. We did a bit of shopping in the town and had a look... Continue Reading →
Bridge Street Micro Arts Festival
Sligo is the place to be this weekend when Furey's Pub and Chapters cafe are hosting the Bridge Street 'Micro arts festival'. On Friday 7th Glenn Cal will play at Furey's pub 8pm. On Saturday 8th Merlin Cummins is on at 1pm and the Corner boys at 2pm at Chapters.
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 →
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