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Ever since we moved to Sligo five years ago, we’ve wandered around its many beaches, secluded forest trails, tourist attractions and various landscapes that tugged at our heartstrings. Yet, some of our best memories of exploring Yeats County were solidly tied to the evenings when we made the time to watch the last rays shine […]
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The ground was still moist from last nights downpour, and every blade of grass was tilted under a heavy blanket of dew. Jet black clouds blocked out the sunbeams, but I could feel this was going to be a good day. We were embarking on yet another exciting family road trip around Sligo, this time […]
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One of the best ways to stay inspired and stretch out creative muscles, while living in a fast-paced society, is to head out into the countryside, rain or shine. I firmly believe that being in the wild will push you to new limits, and I believe that by exploring the diverse world of rurality will […]
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I call myself lucky to live in Sligo. I love the quiet solitude and how everyone greets one another. I love how the seasons change more starkly. I love going for a walk on tranquil country roads and knowing that the beach is only a few minutes away. Sligo is rich in charm, and strong […]
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While the freedom to explore the world is still on hold, I know that the storm will eventually clear and the natural world will restore order. As we patiently wait for pandemic cases to decrease, we are embracing little things that don’t cost us a penny; going for short, brisk walks in the nearby woodlands […]
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I’ve been mesmerised by the views of Glencar Lake, laying in the middle of a hushed valley, for a very long time. I was drawn in by its serenity, and I loved how on a cloudless day, you can watch sunbeams touch the valley and the peaks of rolling hills. One place to see the […]
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The forecast called for heavy rain, but the skies blew otherwise and gave us an unexpected display of constantly changing lights and colours. There were no people on the looping trail, just a few donkeys silently grazing away in the grassy field overlooking an endlessly choppy bay. And that’s where the magic sometimes exists; in […]
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So far in my 38 years of life, I haven’t discovered anything as peaceful as walking through the woods, looking up at the tree canopy, and watching the sun push through the leaves and illuminate the trail ahead of me. And, if there is one thing that we can take away from the past 18 […]
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Spontaneous road trips keep my imagination running wild and feeds my desire to leave home and feel everything in person. That’s why I love where we live in Ireland – Sligo and its rugged terrain embody the true definition of adventure and deserve at least one encounter in a lifetime if not more. Our second […]
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As soon as we jumped out of the campervan, I could sense the captivating power of the Atlantic ocean. The refreshing breeze brushed against my cheeks, and after a brief moment, exposed to nature’s beauty, my senses erupted. I couldn’t take my eyes of Ericeira, as she was immensely observing shimmering waves. Her joyful expression […]
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Sligo shaped us more than any other place in Ireland, and this is where our hearts beat faster. We love wandering through forests and spending time on the secluded beaches where the blowing’s of the wind creates the sand into collective structures. In recent years we had a chance to visit Mullaghmore, a beautiful fishing […]
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When I look back through time and space, the last year seem to have flown in a blink of an eye. This was the year I will look back on and remember climbing, surfing, exploring Sligo and living within these fleeting moments where summer flowers smelled like heaven, the air was deliciously crisp in autumn and […]
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