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Well, this could be the last Friday Five of 2008. I could write next week’s now (would that be Stephen’s Day or the day after??) but the prospect unnerves me slightly. Besides, the whole point of the five is to sum up the week. And how can I do that is this one is barely [...]
Posted on December 19th, 2008 by Nicola
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Presents
Depending on who you’re speaking to, this could be the most important part of Christmas (not to be cynical - this could be a child’s opinion, or a fraught parent on the hunt for the only gift on a Santa list). And of course, in these tricky times, presents may be one of the biggest [...]
Posted on December 17th, 2008 by Nicola
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1. Sligo Quayside
Don’t forget we’re in the Quayside mall in Sligo tomorrow, all day, with our Christmas gift vouchers and yoga CDs. So if you’re in the area, pop along and say hello.
2. Carol Singing
While you’re in town, head to the Farmer’s Market at the IT to see singing group Voices from the Fridge [...]
Posted on December 12th, 2008 by Nicola
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Mmm. The best part of Christmas, if you ask me. The only time of year you can indulge with an excuse. For gluttons like me, there’s nothing better. But how can you stay as green as possible, as the belt begins to strain? As well as the worries the recession brings? Well, read on….
Food
Everyone knows [...]
Posted on December 10th, 2008 by Nicola
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There’s a definite feeling of festive cheer going around Ard Nahoo (which is, I admit, uncharacteristic). So with all the concerns of the recession, a planet that’s falling apart and plain old Christmas boredom, here is your very own guide to a merry Christmas.
Tree
A tricky issue. While some may argue that an artificial Christmas [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Nicola
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He found his way home (with a little helping hand from the kids). In trying to coax him out of the open door (still favouring a closed window) we were very surprised to see him perch on the edge of the stairs and watch us intently, from about 15 inches away. Perhaps the tamest bird [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Nicola
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