'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.' WB Yeats The sun was shining so the camera got an outing down by the river in Coolaney, Sligo. The insects remind me of fairies and magic. Photography for me is a form of meditation and getting away from it... Continue Reading →
On Baile’s Strand
Yesterday was a brilliant day in Sligo. The Blue Raincoat Theatre Company performed Yeat's On Baile's Strand on Cummeen Strand, Strandhill. It was all very interesting right from the journey over to the play itself. I didn't realise Cummeen Strand was so close to Coney Island and I have a really bad leg at the... Continue Reading →
Só Sligo – so much fun!!! – Part One
I've had a brilliant time at the Só Sligo Food and Cultural Festival and I was going to just do one post but I have too much to say and too many photos to share so I'm going to break it into a few posts. I was delighted to be part of the bloggers' event... Continue Reading →
Open Mic at Young Yeats
Today I went along to the Yeats Memorial Building for Young Yeats Open Mic event. It's a great idea and is held once a month. People just turn up sing, play music, recite a poem or just sit and enjoy the entertainment and atmosphere. I watched Gary Hynes perform, he was very good. The open... Continue Reading →
Hoofing around Hazelwood
It was actually sunny this morning....wonders will never cease so I headed over to Hazelwood for a stroll around. It was very cold though but that didn't put off the swans falling in love. It was really quite sweet the way they were dancing around each other. There were a few other people walking and... Continue Reading →