When I was in Belmullet I came back to Sligo via Newport and met up with Paul from Electric Escapes as part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer journey. I'm on the look out for tourist ideas that 'middle-aged adventurers' (like myself) can take part in. Electric Escapes fits the bill perfectly, you can hire an... Continue Reading →
Glamping on the Wild Atlantic Way
When I went to Erris in Co. Mayo I went glamping! I'd never been before so I had no idea what to expect. Laurence, who runs the Belmullet Coast Guard Station on the stunning Claggan Island, offered me a night in one of the luxury wooden pods he has. Glamping is glamorous camping - so... Continue Reading →
Couch to 16k with Wild Atlantic Ways
As part of the Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project which involves seeking out adventures in and around the North West of Ireland that 'middle-aged adventurers' can take part in and will culminate in a photography ex. I contacted Wild Atlantic Ways to see what they had to offer. I met up with Jarlath and Sean at... Continue Reading →
I will arise and go now
I'm still busy working on my 'Wild Atlantic Wayfarer' photo exhibition. Last week I got to visit the Isle of Innisfree, as made famous by the poet WB Yeats. I've wanted to go for a long time so it was great to finally get the opportunity. I went along with Eddie, who runs Lough Gill... Continue Reading →
Wild Atlantic Wayfarer – the exhibition
I'm delighted to tell you that the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo have invited me to have a photography exhibition from July 31st until September 27th. If you keep an eye on my blog and follow me on Twitter and Facebook you can follow my journey of capturing images for the exhibition. The exhibition will focus... Continue Reading →
Showing off Sligo
I got a phone call last week from Leinster House...yes really, how mad is that! To say that Lucinda Creighton, Eddie Hobbs and John Leahy were coming to Sligo and wanted someone to show them some tourist attractions. I'm not political at all but I have been called the 'one woman tourist board' for Sligo... Continue Reading →