If you are a fan of Irish traditional music there is a great show online tonight at 8pm GMT from Ireland West Trad. There will be some fantastic musicians playing and the webcast will also be showcasing Leitrim. So relax in the comfort of your own home and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ireland.
Sligo Walks
It was a very proud day for me today. I got a call during the summer from Sligo County Council saying they had seen my photos and wanted to use some for a website they were launching. So of course I was delighted and volunteered my photos for the site. Anyway today was the launch... Continue Reading →
Inishmurray Island
Yesterday I joined joined Wild West Irish Tours for a day. I'm always interested in following them on Facebook and seeing where they have been and what they have seen. They take their visitors to see the 'hidden Ireland', which I always find fascinating. I had never been to Inishmurray so when Michael from Wild... Continue Reading →
A book launch by the sea
Thursday evening saw the launch of 'The Surf Cafe Cook Book'. It is a beautiful book by Jane and Myles Lamberth (with Shannon Denny). Jane and Myles are the proprietors of the wonderful Shells Seaside Bakery and Cafe. Shells is a wonderful cafe in the heart of Strandhill. I've had many a breakfast in there... Continue Reading →
Back in the saddle again
In November I won a competition on twitter for a riding lesson at Markree riding stables. It's almost 30 years since I was on a horse so although I used to go on a weekly basis I'm more than a little rusty. So I was a bit apprehensive today when I set off for my... Continue Reading →