You might be wondering about things to do in County Sligo for St. Patrick's Day, 2017 - so here are some suggestions: There are several parades taking place: The Sligo town parade starts at 12 noon on the Mail Coach Road and finishes at Our Lady Of Mercy Primary School. Enniscrone Parade starts at 1.30pm Grange... Continue Reading →
Falling for St. Patrick
Today, if you didn't know, is St. Patrick's Day. There's always big excitement around the parades and in the last two years I've been on the PR team of Sligo Tidy Towns. From January we've had weekly meetings planning this years float in the Sligo parade. This year was 'War on Waste'. We had 'toy'... Continue Reading →
Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015
Today not only was I at the Sligo St. Patrick's Day Parade today but I was actually in it with the Sligo Tidy Towns. They were trying to get a new World Record of the most people dressed as WB Yeats in one place. We got 150 volunteers which was brilliant!! There was a great... Continue Reading →
Yeats Needs You!
Come and join Sligo Tidy Towns in their record-breaking attempt on St. Patrick's Day. Come along to the Mercy Gym, Sligo between 10-10.30 wearing black trousers, black shoes (no runners) and a black top and we'll make you look like WB Yeats! Refreshments will be served before the parade. All ages are welcome but children... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →
North West Network against Fracking – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
North West Network against Fracking are a peaceful campaigning group opposed to Fracking on the Island of Ireland. They are attempting a world record for our St. Patricks day parade entry of the Sligo parade: “The most people dressed as WB.Yeats in one place at one time – Don’t frack Yeats Country“ --> You will... Continue Reading →
