I can't believe it was only last year that I finally walked up to The Caves of Kesh/Keash. It really is a very special place and one that isn't as popular as some of the other Sligo walks. I really don't know why though because out of all the walks I've done this would probably... Continue Reading →
So long seals
Yesterday was a lovely day. Rapunzel and Thumper, two seals that were rescued in Sligo during the summer were released back into the wild. Seal Rescue Ireland do an amazing job with sick and injured seals, rehabilitating them, and getting them back to full health before they are released. Myself and my friend Fiona went... Continue Reading →
Spooky Easkey
The folks of Easkey have been busy this week with their Annual Scarecrow Festival. It's really worth a visit, their is so much work that goes into the scarecrows and of course Easkey is a beautiful place to visit anyway...do check out the coast road and Easkey Castle too. Willy Wonka was in pride of... Continue Reading →
Halloween Happenings in Sligo
Halloween, which actually originated in Ireland (more about that later in another blog), also coincides with the mid-term break here in Ireland so I've decided to blog about some things of interest happening in Sligo. Firstly and not just not for Halloween. Go on a drive of the Sligo section of the Wild Atlantic Way.... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food Trail Harvest Feast
Now and again I'm lucky enough to be invited to a special event. Yesterday was one of those days and this was an event that will be very hard to beat. I got to try some of the most fabulous food - all produced in Sligo and enjoyed the company of some lovely people. Sligo... Continue Reading →
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!
Yesterday afternoon we were all sitting around the house. I was contemplating tackling the washing mountain, when Andy suggested we go to the beach. Tough call - the washing mountain or the seaside? The seaside won! We headed to Strandhill which is about a 15 minute drive from home. We are so lucky because we... Continue Reading →