Nature Inspires

25/08/2026

Recent findings of the Nature camp children within our nearby area (less than 200m from our house). Foxes, badgers, pine martens, but also blackbirds, magpies, wood mice and even a bat passing have been recorded. We also discovered foot prints and shaving of trees by deer along with some stripped pine and spruce cones by Squirrels.

23/08/2026

Occasionally I still like 'fiddling around' with flowers ....like from my garden and the wild (including dock seed heads, fennel, solidago, viburnum and hypericum berries, montbretia, phlox, reed, fern and the beautiful sunflower like bloom of the Jerusalem artichoke.
Also did bridal flowers for a college friend recently..... great to see so many of that age group moving onto their next stage in life.
Wishing Danny and Sarah a wonderful, healthy and happy life together.

20/08/2026

Looking forward to hearing all about the results and also presenting my results regarding the ecology of the side.
Thanks to Achonry Mullinabreena Enhancement group and to Elaine and Kevin for inviting me once more to be part of the project.

Aerial imagery of the landscape surrounding Court Abbey, Lavagh, shows a number of earthwork features that were potentially associated with the 15th century Fra...

14/08/2026

For the day that's in it....37 years ago two slightly naive Germans arrived at their forever home....at a boggy area in South Sligo. Thanks to our neighbour Pat Smith and the wider community it felt like home from day 1...
Sharing this 'magical place' with so many children throughout the summer always feels so special. Thanks to each and everyone for your support.

12/08/2026

To describe the last group of the summer in one sentence: Rolling up the sleeves and ....work, work,.work.
A very familiar and popular group who is able to self direct some of their favourite activities....and it is a joy to observe their progress over the years.
We can see all these future chefs, architects, builders, artists, engineers, scientists, vets, pottery makers, farmers, comedians, negotiators and peacemakers developing in real-time.
Personally it reminds me of my own boys and their friends childhood days well over 20 years ago....always busy, full of ideas and endless energy....

05/08/2026

The goslings.are soso cute .....marching beside their parents...
But beware the parents.... goose and gander are very protective. ..

01/08/2026

A great place for a cuppa to catch up with friends and family.....their cakes are homemade and absolutely delicious....also on the menu is a cheese and onion crisp sandwich. Just in case you don't know, the recipe for these famous flavour has been invented in Cloonacool

Please support our school and our young people. This Sat in the Mill Community Cafe.

Cloonacool Parents Association