Send in the clowns

I went to The Model, Sligo today to see Branching out perform 'Johnny's Song' which was part of the Jack B Yeats exhibition Enter the Clowns. It was a very moving performance that told the story of Johnny Patterson who was a clown, entertainer, singer and composer. He composed several songs including 'The Stone Outside... Continue Reading →

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 →

The Frivolous Fare

The Model is the place to be on Saturday when The Frivolous Fare (Sligo Flea Market) is on. There will be loads of great stalls with all kinds of goodies including vintage clothes, jewellery, organic food, books, CD's, DVD's etc . I'll be selling things in aid of Sligo Animal Rescue, Kath's Kitty Corner and... Continue Reading →

Museum of Abandoned and Bereaved Objects

Sarah Stevens from Derelict Nation has a solo show running at The Model until July 29th. It's called Museum of Abandoned and Bereaved Objects. I'm always interested in looking at Sarah's work. She accompanied me on a visit to The Mill, Ballisodare. She has a way of noticing things that other people would simply not... Continue Reading →

Mid-Life Slices – The Book

Today saw the launch of Mid-Life Slices the book. The launch took place at The Model, Sligo. It really is a wonderful book with submissions by women in 'mid-life'. There are poems and prose, art and photography. The Fun Company, Sligo were on hand to provide some music and they had everyone singing along. Marian... Continue Reading →

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