It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
A lovely start to the new year
I was delighted to be given a voucher for Voya for Christmas so I decided a seaweed bath would be the perfect start to the new year. Voya are based in Strandhill, Co. Sligo right opposite the Wild Atlantic Way. Before the bath I went for a walk along the beach, I'm taking part in... Continue Reading →
A relaxing morning
People drop into your life, people drop out of it. Some appear just when you need them and it feels like you've known them for years. A kind word, a helping hand, a smile - it all goes a long way when you have mental health issues (and I still hate that phrase!) One of... Continue Reading →
Seal Release in Sligo
Today I went along to Culleenamore Beach near Strandhill, Sligo to see three seals being released back into the sea. Sligo Rescue Ireland have done a great job with Mr. Yeats, Bubbles and Emmet, which were the seals released today. Neil Walton from Voya Seaweed Baths found Mr. Yeats washed up on the beach after... Continue Reading →
Seaweed, Sun and Strandhill
Well you'd never have thought it was November! It was a beautiful morning here in Sligo. I had a couple of hours to myself so I went to Strandhill. First stop was Shells Cafe for breakfast....I had a lovely cherry scone, it was fresh out of the oven and delicious. After a quick walk along... Continue Reading →