There is a lot going on this weekend for the bank holiday...the blog would run into pages if I mentioned everything so I'm going to mention my favourites. First up is the 'Bram Stoker Experience'. So 'Sink your teeth into Sligo' and come and join in the fun. Bram Stoker's mother was from Sligo and... Continue Reading →
Belleek Pottery Gathering Celebration
Today there was a day of celebration in Belleek Pottery. I haven't been there for quite some time so it was great to go back again. This time I had a tour of the factory which was really interesting, it's amazing to see the process and skill involved by the workers. Dearbhla was our tour... Continue Reading →
Sligo
S is for Sligo. Sligo is a beautiful county on the North West coast that I am privileged to live in. Sligo really has the best of everything. From mountains to forests. Beaches to lakes...and everything in between. I never tire of the beautiful scenery. The only thing that would make Sligo better is if... Continue Reading →
Rosses Point
R is for Rosses Point. It's a lovely seaside resort in Sligo. I could post loads of photos...but I won't bore you. The statue above is very moving it's called 'Waiting on Shore' and depicts the anguish felt by many waiting for their loved ones to return from sea. The Metal Man is one of... Continue Reading →
Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2013
I had a brilliant day today. I took part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Sligo thanks to Lucy (above) and John who run Farmyard in your Schoolyard. It was great fun actually taking part in the parade rather than just watching it and even better I was carrying the cutest little lamb :)... Continue Reading →
Keash has gone green
Last night was a great night as we headed to Keash for an evening of song and craic and to see the caves going green for St. Patrick's weekend. Keash is a lovely place. It's located between Ballymote and Boyle. The thing that struck me most is as well as the caves being magnificent, the... Continue Reading →