Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all keeping well. I’m just back from a long walk - one of the joys of waking early when the sun is shining. I love getting out and about; it really sets me up for the day. I’ve done some lovely walks this week: Slish Wood, Lissadell, Raghley, and Coolaney.... Continue Reading →
I’d been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, it’s one of those places that... Continue Reading →
It’s been a few weeks since my last Sunday Thoughts. I just haven’t been in the right headspace to write - and that’s okay. Sometimes it's good to take a break. But here I am again, back to annoy you all. Life has been busy (though not quite as hectic as before). There have been... Continue Reading →
May is the month of the Bealtaine Festival, this is a nationwide event, celebrating creativity in older people. Sligo has so many events taking place across the county, it's a great way to try something new, or make new connections. Sligo County Council’s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →
I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and there’s always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with “Good Evening... Continue Reading →
Before reading The Wellbeing Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life by Dr Janine van Someren, my mornings used to begin the same way: reaching for my phone and scrolling without thinking. It's not a great way to start the morning, I ended up doom scrolling and going down various rabbit holes.... Continue Reading →
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