Sligo Markets

There is a new farmer's market taking starting on Saturday 15th June from 10am-5pm. It's at the Benbulben Centre, Rathcormac so what better way to spend the day then taking in the market, trying some of the wonderful food from Soul Food Cuisine and having a wander around the Diarmuid and Grainne nature trail. Also... Continue Reading →

Rain and Mass

Yes it's still raining. There doesn't seem to be much of let up. I read on Facebook that Mid West Radio are holding a mass on Wednesday to pray for an improvement in the weather (I'm saying nothing): Midwest Radio has today confirmed that a special mass will be broadcast on the station this Wednesday... Continue Reading →

Ten minutes in Hazelwood

Back to Hazelwood this morning.  I was hoping to get some more bluebell pics but things didn't go as planned and we had a little companion on our walk. At first this was fine and Rocket-dog was quite happy with this other little fella tagging along. Then he tried to get a bit 'friendly'!! Rocket-dog... Continue Reading →

That’s just pants!!

Isn't it amazing what you see in Sligo? Today I was walking along by the river and saw this wonderful garment!! I'm bemused as to who would wear these but whatever floats your boat. I posted this on Facebook and got a lot of comments including one friend telling me I could make a top... Continue Reading →

Meandering around Markree

I had a visit to Markree Castle for their tour today. They run these tours on a regular basis and it was very interesting to find out more about the history of the castle and it's owners. The weather, as usual was lousy, although I did get the photos above in the few minutes that... Continue Reading →

Textile Art Exhibition

  The students of the Diploma in Creative Textiles in St Angela’s College are having an exhibition of their Textile Art in the Cat and the Moon in 4 Castle Street, Sligo. This exploration in Textiles and Fine Art runs from the 17th May to the 27th May. The exhibition will be offically opened by... Continue Reading →

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