I don't know about you but this is the time of year that I usually think ahead to planning holidays. If you are planning on coming to Ireland in 2018 there are some fantastic festivals taking place throughout the year that you might want to include in your visit. Thanks so much to the Irish... Continue Reading →
Sligo Sings
Today I joined a choir. Singing in public has been on the bucket list for a while now. In my dreams I can see myself up on stage with the Fun Company! There's a slight problem though - I can't sing! Anyway a while ago I saw the Hawk's Well Theatre were setting up choirs... Continue Reading →
The Fleadh Comes to Sligo
The 2014 Fleadh Cheoil launched in Sligo yesterday and the town was alive with music, song and dance. It's great to see the place looking so good thanks to Sligo Tidy Towns and wonderful to be able to invite visitors in to show them all Sligo has to offer. President Michael D. Higgins came to... Continue Reading →
Temple House Festival
This weekend is the Temple House Festival in Sligo. I can't begin to tell you what a great festival it is. This is its second year, I didn't get to go last year because Lucy was in hospital, but this year I've been backwards and forwards to have a look. We are lucky in that... Continue Reading →
Lookin’ good
Lookin' good, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well what do I have to tell you? We are still all obsessed with the War of the Worlds.....Andy did me an mp3 disc of it for Bertie (the car) so it's on all the time....and I still don't know all the words, but if Jeff Wayne is looking... Continue Reading →