Happy November everyone! We had the first frost today. I had to leave the car running to de-ice it. Apart from that it was lovely to walk the dog in the daylight this morning....and it wasn't raining! I hope you all had a lovely Halloween. Lucy and her friend went trick or treating and I... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween
So Hallowe'en is upon us again. I hope you all remembered to put your clocks back over the weekend. I really don't like the dark evenings, especially when we didn't seem to get any summer this year. Halloween is very different these days to when I used to visit my nan in Galway in the... Continue Reading →
Saturday in Sligo
There was a lot going on in Sligo today. The first thing we did was call into Homebase as they had a family fun day for the teenage cancer society. There was some live music, great cakes and a raffle. I hope it raised lots of money. Then we went to the new store in... Continue Reading →
KT Tunstall at Sligo Live
Sligo Live kicked off yesterday. It's a great festival of live music and so much more. KT Tunstall was the first act on the main stage which was held at the Knocknarea Area, IT Sligo. It's a great venue and can hold 1200 seated and 2000 standing, so let's hope this will be the first... Continue Reading →
Games without frontiers
Another great event happening on Saturday (October 29th) in Sligo is 'Games without frontiers'. It's a giant interactive outdoor display of children's artwork and is on from 3.30-5.30pm in Doorly park. Doorly Park is a lovely part of Sligo and I bet with all the artwork it will look fantastic. Check out the website for... Continue Reading →
Get Snappy at Sligo Live and Win!
Get Snappy at Sligo Live and win. Capture the ‘Spirit’ of Sligo Live Festival in a photograph this bank holiday weekend. Interpret the theme ‘spirit’ in your own way at any of the 100 events taking place. There is plenty going on across the town from pub traditional sessions, cafe gigs, Under Bare Ben Bulben’s... Continue Reading →