Sligo Now June 2013

June 2013 • €2.00 • Issue 8

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MARK CUNNINGHAM TALKS ABOUT WHAT MAKES EJ’S SUCCESSFUL

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Your critical guide to events, culture, attractions and going out in Sligo “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.”

I’ve gone one better. I gave my lawn mower away. How else would you take full advantage of the Sligo weather?

One of the best things about editing this magazine is that you learn about all kinds of people, places, and things you otherwise would not.

Take for example this months Sligo Now, Eddie Lee who is our main interview is a neighbour of mine, and little did I know of his music pedigree.

From being a member of ‘Those Nervous Animals’ back in the eighties, to his involvement in the Sligo Jazz festival, there is not much that Eddie does not know about music. Inside he talks to Kate Winter about his love for music and his current projects.

We also talk to Mark Cunningham of Ejs menswear. Next year the award winning menswear store will celebrate 20 years of successful trading and inside Mark tells us what makes Ejs the household name that it is.

Triona O’Donnell is a 27 year old Sligo teacher with a keen eye for fashion. Her internet style diary, ‘Modafix’ has been a huge hit among the girls of the town, with almost a thousand followers watching her every sartorial move documented daily. Kate Winter catches up with the popular style blogger to find out what it’s all about.

The Red Hots are a six piece ensemble made up of some of the most talented and interesting musicians working in Sligo today. Find out what makes them so special inside.

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OUT AND ABOUT at The Sligo Races

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ALL THAT JAZZ Bass player Eddie Lee has been part of the music scene in Ireland for over thirty years.

A vibrant, personable music enthusiast with an unparalleled drive to bring great music to the North West.

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OUT AND ABOUT at The Bank Holiday Weekend

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OUT AND ABOUT at Toffs Nightclub

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REAR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION This Months Winners and How to enter!

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IT’S IN THE JEANS This month Kate Winter speaks to Mark Cunningham of EJ’s Menswear.

Renowned throughout the Northwest and West of Ireland

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OUT AND ABOUT at St. John’s / Carraroe NS Variety Show

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WHATS ON IN SLIGO...

Your definitive out and about guide!

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A PASSION FOR FASHION Triona O’Donnell is a 27 year old Sligo teacher with a keen eye for fashion.

Her internet style diary, ‘Modafix’ has been a huge hit among the girls of the town, with almost a thousand followers watching her every sartorial move documented daily.

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WHATS COOKING OUT FOR DINNER - RESTAURANT GUIDE

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING DIRECTORY SERVICES DIRECTORY

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WINTERS NEW LEAVES THE SLIGO MALE: A SPOTTERS GUIDE

Now isn’t it time you gave your lawn mower to your son-in-law?

Your month wouldn’t be the same without it!

Seamus Casey - Editor

contact us Editor: Seamus Casey seamus@sligonow.ie Design: Stephen Finney steve@sligonow.ie Sales: Lisa Gilmartin Alan Gaffney sales@sligonow.ie

Editorial Team Sharon Conway sharon@sligonow.ie Kate Winter katewinter@sligonow.ie

Photography: Jimmy Kilgallen Donal Hackett Colin Gillen Elish McGowan

Published by: IBS Publishing Office 3, Unit 7, Northwest Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo.

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Bass player Eddie Lee has been part of the music scene in Ireland for over thirty years. A vibrant, personable music enthusiast with an unparalleled drive to bring great music to the North West, Eddie chats to Kate Winter at his home in Sligo about the upcoming Jazz Festival and his many other creative endeavours.

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ddie Lee is a busy man. It seems he has never had less than a juggling master’s load of bands/projects/passions on the go at any one time. Currently playing with at least three different bands, with forays into musical theatre, production and event management, and commissioned recently by the Hawkswell to record an original piece of music with celebrated multi-instrumentalist David Lyttle, it’s hard to believe that Eddie is also father to three young children, Penny, Mimi and Liam, and one of the primary organisational forces behind Sligo’s upcoming jazz festival.

Eddie was one of the founders of the acclaimed Sligo Jazz Project, a summer school/music festival which sees the town come alive with sound and colour for a few special days every July.

The brainchild of Eddie and his fellow Sligo based jazz aficionados, Jim Meehan, Felip Carbonell and Eddie McFarlane, the Jazz Project is an opportunity for music lovers of all levels to explore the complex and rewarding genre; through gigs, workshops, concerts and talks.

One of the most prolific and respected bass players in Ireland, Eddie is passionate about jazz, and about music in general.

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He explains the ethos behind the project thus; “We get all these amazing musicians to come; to teach and to play. We charge as little as possible for people to attend, to get a chance to be in the presence of all this greatness, in the hope that they might be both inspired and educated by the experience... I think sometimes, the most inspiring thing of all is to see what good people the musicians themselves are – it can be a lesson in life as well as in music.” Eddie himself is largely self-taught, but he knew when he took an interest in jazz that he would have to get some guidance. He attended a weekly jazz improvisation course in DIT, with renowned Irish musician and teacher, Mike Nielsen, whom he describes as ‘Sligo’s greatest jazz export’.

“Jazz doesn’t come naturally to very many people, the way other music does. You have to take it a

step further and really, really study. It’s quite a technical discipline.”

Eddie knew he had a grá for music from a young age, but only really found his true calling as a bassist in his teens when he started jamming with friends Padraig Meehan and Barry Brennan – a group that was actually the beginnings of the band “Those Nervous Animals” who were very much a part of the Irish music scene throughout the eighties.

Managed for a number of years by Bill Whelan, with a regular, packed, weekly slot in the Baggot Inn in Dublin, a well-received EP, and plenty of interest from record companies, the band were at the centre of a rapidly emerging new sound in Irish rock. As Eddie explains, “We were caught between being a pop band and being a very interesting kind of arty band – nobody could quite pin down what exactly we were.”

Despite all the hype and their obvious talent, Those

“We get all these amazing musicians to come; to teach and to play. We charge as little as possible for people to attend, to get a chance to be in the presence of all this greatness, in the hope that they might be both inspired and educated by the experience... I think sometimes, the most inspiring thing of all is to see what good people the musicians themselves are – it can be a lesson in life as well as in music.”

Nervous Animals remained unsigned, and after almost a decade of playing together, disbanded in 1989. “It was a

bit of a tragedy that we never got a chance to make the album that was in the pipeline for so long... all we really wanted to do was make that record and create something amazing.”

Still, the band have often regrouped over the years (most recently to appear at the Rackhouse Pilfer album launch in the Model this April) and continue to garner critical acclaim whenever they do.

After Those Nervous Animals, Eddie moved to Dublin, to pursue his musical career on a different level; studio work such as drum programming and sequencing. However, he found himself drawn into the performance side of things again quickly, working with The Pale, Stockton’s Wing, Frances Black, Dolores Keane and Nine Wassies From Bainne during his time in the city. He toured extensively with these groups, often finding himself as far afield as Australia and Japan, or the US.

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Eddie, pictured with some well known faces from ‘Anything Goes’ The one thing that Eddie found hardest to adjust to during this period was the difference between playing one’s own music and learning the music of others. Having been self taught up to this point, and self-motivated, he explains how he found it a challenge to suddenly learn a new way of playing music; “I remember being petrified in rehearsals, because for the first time I realised that since I first picked up a bass guitar I had been playing my own stuff, and I didn’t have a clue where to start with playing someone else’s stuff. I really had to go back to basics and try to figure out how to play this instrument properly!”

Dublin held plenty of opportunities for the young Eddie Lee, but he soon discovered the most important of all, when he met his now wife, Therese, in his first year in the city. He relates the story; “We met on the number fifty four bus and she recognised me from Stockton’s Wing – she was a bit of a fan. I invited her to our gig that night, we were playing Midnight at the Olympia, so I put her on the guest list. She came along, but disappeared straight after! I would never usually have done it, but the next day I looked her up in the phone book and asked her where she went to, the cheek of her! And the rest,

as they say, is history.”

In the mid nineties, Eddie upped sticks and moved back to Sligo, bringing Therese with him. The North West music scene was alive and kicking, and there was lots of work going for musicians. In 1997 he started playing with the group Cafe Orchestra, a hugely popular and eclectic world/jazz/gypsy ensemble who found themselves booked to play high profile gigs around the country on a regular basis.

The boom started early for this band, who played for such events as an Andrew Lloyd Webber premier, Gay Byrne’s retirement party, a UCD Film Society dinner for Martin Scorsese and Gregory Peck, and several society weddings.

Eddie recalls: “At that point, I was working more in Dublin than I had been when I was living there! We had loads of corporate gigs on up there, and other functions around the country and sometimes overseas... I think that was definitely the beginnings of the Celtic Tiger we saw during those years.”

When Therese and Eddie’s first daughter, Penny, arrived in 2002, however, it was time to call a day on all the touring and gigging with Cafe Orchestra, successful as they were. Life had to be simplified.

“Simplified” in Eddie’s world of course means something

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entirely different to most, and involved him instantly getting involved in several different creative ideas closer to home.

Collaborations with many local musicians such as Seamie O’Dowd, Steve Wickham, Dervish, Kieran Quinn, and Anna Houston resulted in some fantastic musical escapades, and the formation of successful current Sligo based bands, Anything Goes and No Crows.

With Anything Goes, Eddie has found a creative outlet with a much further reach than the traditional performance / recording paradigm. The group were heavily involved in the collaborative musical theatre production “An Evening With Sergeant Pepper” and have gone on to produce their own critically acclaimed show, “Shut Up And Listen: A Brief History Of Popular Music”. No Crows have enjoyed international success, and remain a staple favourite among Sligo music fans, enjoying a packed weekly slot at Shoot the Crows pub every Wednesday night.

“I must say that No Crows has been one of the most pleasurable things I have ever done – I love that band and I hope we can keep going for many years to come.” Eddie says.It was in the mid 2000’s, when Eddie was playing a regular Sunday session in The Garavogue Bar with his jazz

enthusiast friends, and guests they would occasionally invite from elsewhere, that the idea for the Sligo Jazz Project was born.

“Felip, Jim, Eddie and I just kind of said to ourselves, ‘Why not make a weekend of this?’ and from there, we set up the company, Sligo Jazz Project, and started to bring global stars of jazz here to Sligo every year; to teach, play, perform and interact with local musicians.”

The Jazz Project – both the summer school side and the festival – have been a huge hit in Sligo since that first, small endeavour in 2005, offering something far removed from the usual music scene in the North West. The standard of jazz musicians who take part in the festival is world class, the gigs they play taking on a life of their own and seeing attendees leave “buzzing from the experience of a lifetime” as Eddie describes it. So, if you fancy a taste of some exceptional talent, honing your skills on a chosen instrument, or getting up close and personal with some of the biggest names in jazz, you know where you need to be this July 16th to 21st.

You can find details and buy tickets at www.sligojazz.ie and you can catch Eddie and friends playing jazz every Sunday afternoon in Rafferty's bar

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OUT & ABOUT

Rebeca Duffy and Andrew Mc Loughlin

Elbina Masterson & Mike O Rourke

Grace Kelly, Mairead Kelly, Sinead Canning and Sinead Kelly

Andreea, Anna and Vasile in Sligo enjoying the sunshine!

Daniel, Elias, Sandro, Rebecca, on holidays enjoying the weather outside the Garavogue bar

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Gerri, Elizabeth, A.J. and Aiden Tighe enjoying the Sun

Aoife Carney, Ashling Forde and Adrienne Leonard

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INTERVIEW

This month Kate Winter speaks to Mark Cunningham of EJ’s Menswear. Renowned throughout the Northwest and West of Ireland, Ej’s have won numberous awards over the years for their innovative approach to mens fashion.

When did EJ’s Menswear originally open its doors and how did the shop come into being in the first place?

My dad Eamonn opened the original EJ’s in 1994, in a small unit on Market St. He had been working in Horan’s Menswear for seventeen years and just felt that the time was right to jump in and go it alone.

The name EJ’s has a double meaning; firstly it stands for Essential Jeanswear, but it’s also my dad’s initials, Eamonn Joseph.

It was a tiny little shop – probably only the size of three of our current changing rooms! He just carried a few main brands, like Wrangler and Levis and the like.

After a couple of years he was able to move across the road to a bigger premises on Castle Street, and then in 2001 the old Bank of Ireland building where we’re located now came up for sale, and he saw his golden opportunity.

How has the business changed over the years?

There wasn’t in any way as much competition. Men’s fashion has just exploded. Men are a lot more fashion aware and image conscious now.

Styles have completely changed in the last ten years, and choices are so varied. There used to be one or two core brands that people wanted, that sold themselves basically, but today you have to stock huge numbers of brands and keep up with trends. Back then we didn’t have to compete with online shopping and all that side of it. You really have to be on top of your game these days.

That said, I think women are much bigger online shoppers than men – men still like to come in, try the clothes on, get the right size, feel the quality.

They don’t want to be having to look for another pair of jeans in a few months time, they want something that will last.

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And how do you keep the business going so well in these kind of times?

Well, it’s always been the same, really, in that it’s all about the personal touch. We have done that since dad first opened the doors, he has it drilled into every staff member – the customer is number one! We make sure that once someone comes through our doors, they have an enjoyable, successful shopping experience, and that they actively want to come back. We take care of our customers. That’s all you can do, really. Once they come through that door, it’s up to us to make them want to come back again and again. And we are very lucky in that we have a very loyal customer base in Sligo and further afield, people travel to come back to us and that’s a good sign, I reckon!

Staff are the core of a retail business, how do you recruit, train and keep the staff you have?

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other long-term staff look after the Facebook page. It’s incredible the impact it has. You get a new brand or a new suit in, with the click of a button it’s up on our page and over 6,000 people can see it. We will often get several phonecalls before the end of the day when we’ve put something up, asking about it.

Compared to newspaper advertising, particularly with young people, it’s definitely more effective.

I think it’s really important with social media though, to not always be trying to sell, sell, sell to people; you don’t want to bombard them. It’s better to put up stuff that’s quirky, interesting, fun. That way people pay more attention.

You certainly have had some quirky and interesting window displays over the years! Talk me through some of them?

We opened a fully functioning popup bar in the front window around Arthur’s Day a few years back. It was kind of a recession themed

thing; we called it the Anglo Irish Bar, we had a mannequin dressed as Brian Cowen drinking a pint, the toilet door said NAMA. It was just a bit of craic really – people connected with it. t was something almost unrelated to the shop, or our stock, but it still brought great public awareness.

Especially from the people who came in to have a pint! And then just the other day, Oonagh Doherty wanted to team up to promote her makeup artistry, our formal hire, and Colour Bar hairdressing, so we dressed a gang of local girls quite in our gear, with full makeup and hair and put them in the window. It certainly caused a few traffic issues!

We also had an up and coming boy band wearing our stuff performing in-store recently – a group of young fellas called ‘Taken’. They were very good and the young girls loved it. I suppose the last time we dressed a boy band they went on to do pretty well for themselves!

You try to use mostly local models in your campaigns as well don’t you?

Yes, we definitely try to use models that local people can relate to.

For the grads, we use students from Summerhill or the Grammar. We use Eamonn O’Hara for the formal wear a lot. Eamonn’s going to be on RTE for the next three months, on The Sunday Game, and we’ll be dressing him for that.

We sometimes use the Sligo Rovers lads too. I suppose it helps people to imagine themselves wearing the clothes, to see people they actually recognise wearing them.

Any big plans for the future?

Well, keep an eye on that window!

You never know what you’ll see pop up in there... We try to sponsor as many local teams or events as we can.

It is all about keeping your name out there and if we can help a local cause along the way, well all the better.

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AFTER DARK

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James Slow, Peter O'Rave & Eoin McCarthy

Karen Leggit, Cait Fleming and Anne Smith

Ursula Lynch and Sarah Finely

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NEW FACILITY FOR BANDS AND MUSICIANS IN SLIGO

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espite being renowned for the musical talent produced here, finding somewhere to rehearse has always been an issue for Sligo’s bands and musicians.

This however has been resolved since Rumble Rehearsals opened in February. It has an acoustically treated practice room, fully equipped with everything a band needs - quality guitar and bass amps, 20 channel mixer, mics, drums and more. There’s also a break lounge with tea and coffee making facilities, wifi and free parking. Located close to Sligo Racecourse, the facility is suitable for professionals and amateurs alike, and at only €10 per hour is accessible to all. Find details at www.facebook.com/RumbleRehearsals or call Charlie on 086 1040637 “Rumble Rehearsals - A place that is comfortable and kitted out to our needs (even six of us!) We always walk away with more done than intended thanks to this wonderful space. We wish all the best to Charlie and The RR rooms!" Rackhouse Pilfer “We like Rumble Rehearsals. A great sounding PA plus all the equipment a band needs. A comfortable and affordable rehearsal space that's perfect for us” - BackWater Jack.

“There are so many reasons to rehearse here. All the equipment you would need in a clean, warm and great sounding room. Don't waste time setting up your own gear in your mate’s cold damp shed. Get yourself up to Rumble and get the most out of your time" - Deja Groove

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OUT & ABOUT

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Katie Scanlon, Marie Scanlon & Edward Cadman

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Marie Greene and Moya McHugh

Lisa Kilcullen and Caroline McLean

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Elaine McCann, Mark O'Gara, Maura McSharry, Sinead & Katie McLoughlin

Maria Green, Lisa Martyn and Eleanor McDonnell

Fr Jim Murray strutting his stuff on the catwalk

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Megan and Peter Callaghan

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Angelscope for June

with Fiona Faery

F

iona Faery is an Irish Psychic Medium who unites people regularly with their loved ones in spirit & also offers psychic guidance with her Faery oracle card readings. She is a regular on Irish radio & has monthly columns in various publications. Fiona is known for her optimistic no-nonsense approach to life. She teaches workshops on mediumship and helps 'baby' mediums build their confidence & step into their power. Her spiritual poetry has found a home on her Facebook page; Fiona Faery where she posts a daily poem. Her poetry is aimed to motivate & empower, as Fiona believes in helping people connect with their soul purpose. She reads internationally through her website www.fionafaery.ie which will be relaunched in July.

Aries

Angel of Manifestation The attention is in the detail but focus on clearing all those niggling things you have been setting aside this month; such as bills, correspondence etc As you are clearing the way for better & brighter opportunities .

Lucky day: June 26th Lucky color: Blue

Leo

Taur!s

Angels of playfulness This month is all about relationships. Taureans are truly loyal individuals, who take their relationships quite seriously. Try & not get caught in between a couple/ friends disagreement as you may end up receiving the cold shoulder!

This is a month to be careful with your finances & use balance in all areas of your life. Lucky day: June 19th Lucky color: Pink

Virgo

Gemini

Angel of Music Happy Birthday Gemini! Your desire to be near music & have its soothing strains around you will lead you into some very Interesting situations / people this month. New opportunities surround those born later in The month whereas for Geminis born in early June a new perspective on an existing situation shall be reached. This Angel is about achieving harmony in all aspects of your life. Lucky day: June 17th Lucky Color: Brown

Libra

Angel of Focus Thus is the Angel of the broken wing so busy looking after everyone else's needs that she fails to attend to her own . A beautiful garland of flowers rests on her lap, yet she seems not to have noticed them.

The message this Angel brings is to Slow Down! Breathe. Be still. Get out for a walk/ Swim. Stop letting life control you . Be aware of others who place demands on your time without any consideration for your overall well being. You are being shown this for a reason. Lucky Day: June 12th Lucky Color: Orange

Angel of Spiritual Growth Masks are slipping. Sometimes Virgo the truth is very hard to handle when confronted with its ugly face.

Trust your gut & intuition as it will not fail you. Do not look outside yourself for answers as this Angel encourages you to look within.

Always know the darker the night the brighter the morn.

Lucky Day: June 28th Lucky Color:Gold

Archangel Michael WOW Libra!

Archangel Michael has popped into your cards today.

He is the Angel of courage & empowerment . The sword he carries cuts away the chords connected to toxic people & situations in your life. If you are stuck in a toxic situation at this moment, visualize a golden chord connecting you to this person/ situation and ask archangel Michael to cut it for you.

Lucky day: June 9th Lucky Color: Blue

Sagi#arious

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Aquarius

Angel of New Beginnings It's a fantastic time for new love/ new job with this Angel of new beginnings. She is also the wedding angel, so expect to get an invite over the summer or be the one being proposed to! This Angel also tells you that with every ending lies a new beginning. If you are currently facing an ending , she is the light of hope that brings in tomorrow. Lucky Day: June 16th Lucky Color: White

Angel of healing This Angel reminds you to take time for yourself. As this world found faster & faster we allow ourselves to get carried away with the pace . We put our minds & bodies under so much pressure daily.

We get annoyed with our bodies if they get tired or sick. Take time to love yourself. allow your body & soul the healing it deserves.

Lucky Day: June 21st Lucky Color: Turquoise

Angel of Divine Guidance Trust your heart this month Aquarius. You are being looked after by a special loved one in spirit & are being guided to make the right decision. It's a month for matters of the heart so listen to it!

Know you are loved.

Lucky day: June 29th Lucky Color: Rose

Cancer

Angel of Forgiveness Who is green with envy?

Someone has rubbed you up the wrong way. Now is the time to sit back & let this person show their true colors. When some one shows you who they are, Believe them!

If you are about to embark on a new project/job/ relationship keep your plans close to your chest as a certain someone may let slip & reveal all!

Lucky day: June 10th Lucky Color: Green

Scor"io

Soulmate Soulmates push each others buttons! For those if you in relationships you may feel your other half is really testing your last nerves strength!

Know you are both here to learn from each other. Try to discuss any issues that may arise. For those of you single Scorpios a chance encounter through a friend mid June creates a spark! Lucky day: June 25th Lucky color: Purple

Pisces

Angel of Children This is a message your children/Grandchildren are being watched over .

You may be worried about a child.

This angel watches over all children, no matter what age they are!

It also warns you of not being dragged into disagreements between siblings, step back & allow differences to be sorted Lucky day: June 10th Lucy Color: Yellow

Next month Fiona Faery will be answering readers queries on romance, health, wealth etc! So if you have a question for Fiona please email it to her Fiona@fionafaery.ie Fiona appears monthly for private 1-to-1 sittings at The Sligo Park Hotel • You can book a sitting with her by contacting 086-3736143

Mon, June 10 MUSIC

Traditional Session: Harp Tavern Mash up with residential DJ: Shenanigans Rackhouse Pilfert: Mcgarigles Cathy Jordan from Dervish: Strand Bar Trad night: Teach Murray in Gurteen Live Music: Shoots

Tues, June 11 MUSIC

Trad Session: Shoots Craic Addicts: The Swagman

Scruffy Duffy: Shenanigans Blue Stack Open Mic: McGarrigles Trad Session: Roisin Dubh, Gurteen Luke Mitchell from Home and Away: Shenanigans

Wed, June 12 No Crows: Shoots Grooveology: Swagman Trad Session: McLaughlins DJ Trolley: Cullens DJ Ryan G: Shenanigans The White Gorrilas: Fiddlers Open Mic @ Fureys Trad night: Border Collie White Gorillas: Fiddlers

Thurs, June 13 MUSIC

Trad Session: Earleys DJ Richie: Cullens Scruffy Duffy: Garavogue Trad Session: Shoots DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Trad night: Earley's Fireside Sessions: Barrys of Grange Sharon Conway and Ruby Ridges: Hargadons Blind Fox: The Swagman Kieran Quinn, Felip Carbonell & Anna Houston: Source ALTERNATIVE,ROCK AND METAL: The Clarence

Fri, June 14 MUSIC

John L: Foleys Various Artists: Hargadons Resident DJ’s: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: Fiddlers Live Music: Garavogue Live DJ: McHughs Trad Night: TD's Bar Trad Night: 10pm: Foley's Trad night: Durkins Ballinacarrow:

YEATS DAY The Abbey Theatre As part of the Yeat’s Day celebrations the Director of the Abbey Theatre, Senator Fiach MacConghail will visit Hawk’s Well Theatre to expound on the poet and playwright W.B. Yeats role in the creation of Ireland's National Theatre. The discussion will be hosted by writer & broadcaster Eithne Hand, 8pm, June 13th.

Tickets to this event are free and pre-booking is advisable.

The Abbey Theatre was founded as Ireland’s national theatre, by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904, before the foundation of the Irish state.

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PIAF – CHRISTINE BOVILL MUSIC @ HAWKSWELL

No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence.

Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. PIAF is a powerful musical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons, celebrating some of her best known songs, threaded with Piaf’s story, and Christine’s own remarkable journey in the world of chanson.

An award-winning songwriter in her own right,

Sat, June 15 MUSIC Live Music: The Pier Head, Mullaghmore Seamus & Friends: Foleys DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans

Live Music: Fureys Live Music: TD’s Live DJ: McHughs Trad Session: Roisin Dubh Gurteen Cool Hand Dukes: Swagman Gerry Singer: Pier Head, Mullaghmore Trad Night 10pm: Foley's Live DJ: Fiddler's Creek: Hargadon's Ray Lynam: Cullen’s Smash Hits: Garavogue HARRY BIRD AND THE RUBBER WELLIES Hawkswell Theatre Sat 15 June, 1.30pm €10/€5 U12s/€25 family Includes Lunch This promises to be a wonderful family occasion and the ticket price includes lunch.

Hoo ha! Hoo hoo ha!

Travelling folksters Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies present their intimate cabaret of joyful singa-long choruses and general participatory fun. Pirates, lizards, cracks in the wall and Basque cyclists all inhabit the songscape.

And a beard snood... and sandwiches!

Karen Casey & John Doyle Sun 16 June, 8pm

Sun, June 16 MUSIC Live Music: The Pier Head, Mullaghmore

Sunday Mass: McGarrigles DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Lunchtime Jazz with the Jazz Lads: Harp Tavern Deja Groove from 1pm: Garavogue Live Music: Owenmore Live DJ: McHughs The Quakers / 21 Outs: Swagman John Farry: Pier Head, Mullaghmore Jazz from 7.30pm: Fiddler's Creek Trad night: Donaghy's Music from 3PM: Cullen’s Live Music: Fureys The Sunday Jazz Sessions with Sinead Conway: Fiddlers Live DJ: McHughs Trad Night: TD's Bar Trad Night: 10pm: Foley's Quakers: Garavogue Livd Music: Kennedys Live Music: Belfry Jazz with Cathal Roche and friends@4.30 Rafferty's

PICK OF THE WEEK

€15 €13 €12 - Vocalist Karan Casey and guitar virtuoso John Doyle were founding members of Solas, a band known for rousing tunes and striking renditions of traditional songs. Since their time as band-mates, each has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music. Karan has recorded five solo albums and won a Grammy for her collaboration with Paul Winter.

John Doyle's rhythmic guitar chops and effortless harmonies make him much in demand as a musical partner and he is also Grammy nominated.International audiences have long enjoyed the stylish vocals of Karan Casey.

PICK OF THE WEEK

I LOVE ALICE

Tues 18 June, 8pm / €18/15conc. €14. Fresh from its international tour of Australia and New Zealand HotForTheatre are pleased to present I Love Alice Loves I. Alice and Alice are coming out. Finally. Two exceptional, opinionated women were spotted winking at each other in Crumlin Shopping Centre.

Now they’re in a show…reluctantly. Defying stereotype, they’re here to share with you something they’ve never dared to before. A fresh, human and hilarious piece, I Love Alice Loves I explores the monumental journey of a most unlikely couple. I Love Alice is a pseudo-style documentary that follows the lives of two women after a rash decision in the marmalade aisle of the local supermarket. Alice and Alice deign to tell us the story that led up to that moment and all the moments in-between. Incorporating death, dreams, Dusty Springfield and a particularly vigorous trip to London, I Love Alice, is at once deeply personal and entirely universal. It is a moving story, a very funny story, but most of all, it is a love story. Winner of two Dublin Fringe awards in 2010 including the Fishamble New Writing Award, this stirring piece of documentary theatre is an unflinching and acutely personal love story. It has moved audiences from Iceland, New York, Tasmania and Scotland and now it’s here in the Hawkswell to bring out the Love in you!

Mon, Mon,March June 17 18 MUSIC

Traditional Session: Harp Tavern

Mash up with residential DJ: Shenanigans

Thurs, June 20 MUSIC Trad Session: Earleys DJ Richie: Cullens Scruffy Duffy: Garavogue Trad Session: Shoots DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Cuban Dawn: Swagman Trad night: Earley's Fireside Sessions: Barrys Sharon Conway and ruby ridge: Hargadons

Fri, June 21 MUSIC John L: Foleys

Various Artists: Hargadons

Rackhouse Pilfer: McGarrigles

Trad Session: Shoots Live Music: Fureys

MUSIC

Live Music: The Pier Head, Mullaghmore Seamus & Friends: Foleys DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: TD’s Live DJ: McHughs Trad Session: Roisin Dubh Gurteen Jesse Conlon: Rafferty's Trad Night 10pm: Foley's Live DJ: Fiddler's Creek Live music: Hargadon's Country Jamboree: Cullens

Sun, June 23 MUSIC Live Music: The Pier Head, Mullaghmore Sunday Mass: McGarrigles DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans

Lunchtime Jazz with the Jazz Lads: Harp Tavern Live Music: Garavogue Live Music: Owenmore Live DJ: McHughs

FLEA MARKET Resident DJ’s: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: Fiddlers Live Music: Garavogue Live DJ: McHughs

Tues, June 18 MUSIC

Trad Session: Shoots Craic Addicts: The Swagman Scruffy Duffy: Shenanigans Blue Stack Open Mic: McGarrigles Trad Session: Roisin Dubh, Gurteen

The Rocketmen: Fiddlers The Odd Couple: Source

DJ PC: Swagman Trad Night: TD's Bar Trad Night 10pm: Foley's Trad night: Durkins Ballinacarrow

Wed, June 19 MUSIC

No Crows: Shoots Grooveology: Swagman Trad Session: McLaughlins DJ Trolley: Cullens DJ Ryan G: Shenanigans The White Gorrilas: Fiddlers The QT: Swagman Open Mic: Fureys No Crows: Shoot the Crows Trad night: Border Collie in Tourlestrane:

Sat, June 22

Alternative Rock and Metal: The Clarance

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Sligo’s one and only flea market makes a return to The Model arts centre on Saturday June 22nd, from 12-5pm. This curated flea market seeks to bring a pop-up boutique experience to visitors for the afternoon.

There will be tables and rails of colourful and wonderful vintage clothing and accessories, from all eras, for all tastes, shapes and sizes.

Faughts Records, purveyors of rare and exclusive vinyl will be making a welcome return to The Model on the day.

Jazz from 7.30pm: Fiddler's Creek Trad night: Donaghy's Jazz with Cathal Roche and friends: 4.30pm@ Rafertys THESE HALCYON DAYS

by Deirdre Kinahan Sat 22 & Sun 23 June, 8pm €20/18conc. €15 €15 - Hawkswell Seán sits alone in a nursing-home, abandoned to his memories, when in storms Patricia, a feisty woman with a zest for life and handsome men in wheelchairs.

This wonderfully funny, life-affirming play by the writer of Moment and Bogboy is infused with Deirdre Kinahan’s hallmark humour and humanity.

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Mon, June 24 MUSIC

Traditional Session: Harp Tavern Mash up with residential DJ: Shenanigans

Thurs, June 27 MUSIC Trad Session: Earleys DJ Richie: Cullens Scruffy Duffy: Garavogue Trad Session: Shoots DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Kieran Quinn and Steve Wickham: Source

Open Mike Night: Furey's Cathy Jordan:Strand Bar Trad night: Teach Murray Trad Session: Shoots RackhousePilfer:

McGarrigles

Tues, June 25 MUSIC

Trad Session: Shoots Craic Addicts: The Swagman

Trad night: Fureys Fireside Sessions: Barrys of Grange Live music: Gormleys Live music: Fiddlers Live music: Kennedys Live music: Foleys Trad :McLaughlins Live music: Swagman Live music: The Harp Sharon Conway and Ruby Ridge: Hargadons

Scruffy Duffy: Shenanigans Blue Stack Open Mic: McGarrigles Trad Session: Roisin Dubh, Gurteen

Wed, June 26 MUSIC

No Crows: Shoots Grooveology: Swagman Trad Session: McLaughlins

Alternative Rock and Metal: The Clarance Pooh Promotions present Paul Slack (ex UK Subs), Penny Black Remedy @ Raffertys

Fri, June 28 MUSIC

John L: Foleys Various Artists: Hargadons Resident DJ’s: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: Fiddlers Live Music: Garavogue Live DJ: McHughs Trad Night: TD's Bar Trad Night:10pm: Foley's Trad night: Durkins Ballinacarrow Michelle Feeny and Co: Kennedys Live music: Swagman Live music: The Harp LUMIERE Fri 28 June, 8pm €15/12conc./€ u12's €12 €10 The duo have toured their distinctive sound from the cosy snugs of their native Dingle to international concert halls and a worldwide audience is smitten with their offering of songs from the Irish Tradition and carefully chosen contemporary covers.

Lumiere takes something that is sacred and re-imagines it simply and beautifully, reclaiming truth and trust for the modern age.

Their new album released in early April jumped straight onto both RTE & BBC Radio playlists and features a haunting duet with Sinead O’ Connor.

Action School of Film DJ Trolley: Cullens DJ Ryan G: Shenanigans The White Gorrilas: Fiddlers Open Mic: Fureys Trad night: Border Collie in Tourlestrane:

Sat, June 29 MUSIC

Seamus & Friends: Foleys DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: TD’s Live DJ: McHughs Trad Session: Roisin Dubh Gurteen Queen Bee: Pier Head, Mullaghmore Trad Night 10pm: Foley's Live DJ: Fiddler's Creek Live music: Hargadon's Live music: Gormleys Live music: Kennedys Dean Mahon: Raffertys Live music: Southern Hotel Live music: Earlys Live music: Garavogue Live music: Swagman WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD DANCE SPECTACULAR Sat 29 June, 6.30pm Sun 30 June, 3pm €10 Inspired by the amazing world we live in, Victoria Walker Dance School take you on anadventure around the world, visiting various countries through dance. An entertaining evening guaranteed for every age. The pupils aged 2 to 16 will showcase their talents in ballet, character dance, tap dancing, modern, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Your toes will tap, your voice will sing and your heart will be filled with joy as the students entertain you.

A great family show.

Sun, June 30 MUSIC

Sunday Mass: McGarrigles DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Lunchtime Jazz with the Jazz Lads: Harp Tavern Live Music: Garavogue Live Music: Owenmore Live DJ: McHughs Curly Bros: Pier Head, Mullaghmore Jazz from 7.30pm: Fiddler's Creek Trad night: Donaghy's Live music: Gormleys Live music: Swagman Live Music: TD’s Cathal Roche and friends: Raffertys RABIH MROUÉ THE MODEL

Lebanese artist and theatre director Rabih Mroué has taken the art world by storm. His 2012 film, The Pixalated Revolution, powerfully represents the people’s resistance in present-day Syria through an analysis of mobile phone images and videos taken by Syrian civilians. Mroué was the recipient of the 2010 Spalding Gray Award and the 2011 Prince Claus Award ‘for his radical interrogation of memory, power, and the construction of truth’.

PICK OF THE WEEK

The only limitation is your imagination - Jul. 01 – Jul. 12 - Mon – Fri. 10.30am – 4pm This two-week summer camp is designed to help you learn about filmmaking in a fun way, with a range of workshops and activities. With the Action School of Film, you will get to produce short films and experience many elements of making movies, including: Scriptwriting, Directing, Acting, Cameras, Sound, Lighting, Set Design, Makeup, Wardrobe, Soundtrack Composition and much, much more. There will a screening of the work in The Model Cinema during the summer (date to be announced).

Age Group: 12-18 yrs / Maximum Group size: 16 persons To book a place ring Action School of Film at 071 9650837 or email or visit their website for a booking form, www.actionfilm.ie.

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PICK OF THE WEEK

Le Cabaret Oublié - The Forgotten Cabaret From the team behind the multi-award winning Cirque de Légume comes another comic absurd adventure. Ringleader, maestro, and boss Chauncy has a vision: to create a show dedicated to the lost art of the cabaret. But the idiots he works with have other ideas. Join this family of clowns on a spectacular voyage into the ridiculous as these hopeful fools put their hearts on the line to create the Show of All Shows! An immersive underground cabaret experience, Le Cabaret Oublié is a clown show ripped from some dusty basement in Pigalle and delivered to your doorstep for your enjoyment! Consummate physical comedians! - The New York Times Fri 12 July, 10pm , Sat 13 July, 8pm & 10pm , Sun 14 July, 7pm, €12/10conc.

Mon, July 1 MUSIC

Traditional Session: Harp Tavern Mash up with residential DJ: Shenanigans Open Mike Night: Furey's Cathy Jordan : Strand

Trad night: Teach Murray in Gurteen Trad night: Donaghy's Live music: Shoots Rackhouse Pilfer: McGarrigles

Tues, July 2 MUSIC

Trad Session: Shoots

Craic Addicts: The Swagman Scruffy Duffy: Shenanigans Blue Stack Open Mic: McGarrigles Trad Session: Roisin Dubh, Gurteen Trad Session: Fureys

Wed, July 3 MUSIC

No Crows: Shoots Grooveology: Swagman Trad: McLaughlins DJ Trolley: Cullens DJ Ryan G: Shenanigans The White Gorrilas: Fiddlers Open Mic: Fureys Trad night: Border Collie

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Thurs, July 4 MUSIC

Trad Session: Earleys DJ Richie: Cullens Scruffy Duffy: Garavogue Trad Session: Shoots DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Trad night: Earley's Fireside Sessions: Barrys of Grange Live music: Hargadons Live music: Glass House Live music: Cullens Live music: The Harp Kieran Quinn: Source Live music: The Swagman

Fri, July 5 MUSIC

John L: Foleys Various Artists: Hargadons Resident DJ’s: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: Fiddlers Live Music: Garavogue Live DJ: McHughs Trad Night: TD's Bar Trad Night:10pm: Foley's Trad night: Durkins Ballinacarrow Michelle Feeny and Co: Kennedys Live music: Swagman Live music: The Harp

Sat, July 6

Sun, July 7

MUSIC Live Music: The Pier Seamus & Friends: Foleys DJ Finan: Shenanigans Live Music: Fureys Live Music: TD’s Live DJ: McHughs Trad Session: Roisin Dubh Trad Night 10pm: Foley's: Live DJ: Fiddler's Creek: Live music: Hargadon's Live music: Swagman Live music: Fiddlers Live music: The Harp Mass: THe Garavogue Adrian Cullen plays Dean Martin: Raffertys

MUSIC Live Music: The Pier Head, Mullaghmore Sunday Mass: McGarrigles DJ Tommy Finan: Shenanigans Lunchtime Jazz with the Jazz Lads: Harp Tavern Live Music: Garavogue Live Music: Owenmore Live DJ: McHughs Cathal Roche: Rafferty's Jazz from 7.30pm: Fiddler's Creek Trad night: Donaghy's Off the Hook: Garavogue

I Want To Sing!

NOT TO BE MISSED!

Ages 10 - 18, Mon 8 - Fri 12 July, 10am - 4pm, €80 Enjoy the experience of Choral Academy Ireland’s renowned singing camp for young people of all ages. This exciting programme offers the chance to learn from esteemed vocal coach, Jim Maley, about the voice, how it works and how to get the most out of it.

The Sixth Annual Sligo Choral Academy “I Want To Sing” will take place at The Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo over 5 days from Monday 8 - Friday 12 July, 2013.

The prestigious Choral Academy was founded in 2005 by Maley School of Music Director, Jim Maley to provide a forum for young people who enjoy singing to learn and develop their talents with qualified and experienced tutors. The Choral Academy teaches you to sing as part of a group in harmonies and solos and everyone gets a specialised singing lesson to cater for the individual needs of your voice. The singing lessons are designed to help you to sing and take care of your voice, which will prove invaluable wherever you go. While the minimum age is 10 years, there is no upper age limit for young people who feel they would like to contribute to the programme; anyone from first, second, or third level is welcome and will be grouped accordingly. At the end of the week there will be a showcase where everyone can display their newfound talents on stage in the theatre that all your family and friends can attend. This has been an amazing success every year with family and friends stunned at what can be achieved in a week and gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment.

We hope you enjoy singing with us; there will be songs from artists and composers like U2, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, as well as some other familiar and not so familiar, even a couple of surprises! This camp gives you a great deal of confidence that you can apply to every aspect of life.

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OUT & ABOUT

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n Thursday the 9th of May The New You Event in aid of Kenya Build was held in the Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa. Organised by Trish and Gayle Kelly, a New You encompassed the ultimate in pampering and transformation to raise funds for Kenya Build.

Guests enjoyed Bellini cocktails, pampering, Canapés, music, fashion, hot towel shave (for the boys!), hair stylists, underwear fit and style guide, fashion designers, millinery, handbags, jewellery, discount vouchers, samples, late night music in the bar with Sharon Conway and Ruby Ridge. The compere for the evening was Noel Cunningham.

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The Model's Summer Contemporary Exhibitions Rabih Mroué + Tilo Schulz - Jun 30 - Sept 08, 2013

Tilo Schulz Exhibition

T

he Model presents two simultaneous solo exhibitions

by Rabih Mroué and Tilo Schulz this June. Curated by Seamus Kealy these exhibitions are due to open with a reception on Saturday June 29th and will run until September.

Rabih Mroué is a Lebanese artist and theatre director based in Beirut. Mroué has taken the art world by storm over the past few years. From his feature film project Je Veux Voir with Catherine Deneuve to his celebrated, hard-hitting project The Pixalated Revolution, Mroué produces art work and film that steer from theatre practice to politics, and involve problems of representations to elements from his private life. Mroué's search for 'truth' begins via documents, photos, and found objects, fabricating other documents, other 'truths': it is as if the work becomes a dissection table for the dubious processes of politics, interpretation and reality. Mroué incorporates radical criticism, particularly in his video work, where The Pixalated Revolution powerfully represents and the

people's resistance in presentday Syria through an analysis of mobile phone images and video taken by Syrian civilians.

Mroué was the recipient of the 2010 Spalding Gray Award and the 2011 Prince Claus Award 'for his radical interrogation of memory, power, and the construction of truth'.

Tilo Schulz joins The Model for an artist residency and a sitespecific project. Based in Berlin, Schulz is known for his conceptual installations, which often take on socio-political histories (such as the Cold War or Iron Curtain politics) and their respective aesthetic "memories," which the artist re-casts into a

contemporary context. He has coined the term "social formalism" for his style of art production and engagement with aesthetics. Schulz is also a respected curator and designer.

His project at The Model will result from his time in residence at The Model this summer, and will be a response to the Sligo urban area and landscape.

The artist is developing means to combine this sculptural project with concerns he has with today's migrations of people within the EU. This issue is prevalent within Ireland as much as it is within the continent. The artist's desire is to construct a tangible form that echoes the journey, materiality and reality of trans-migration, as well as the effect this has on people, as well as the socio-political spheres that react to this. This social commentary further informs the full installation, the aesthetics, and the included text. Altogether the project is an interlinking between recognizable aesthetics and more abstract forms to constitute Schulz's "social formalism."

(As part of this project, a sculpture is planned to be installed on the Garavogue river). TBC Funding provided by the Arts Council Ireland, Sligo County Council, Goethe Institut Irland, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen.

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Triona O’Donnell is a 27 year old Sligo teacher with a keen eye for fashion. Her internet style diary, ‘Modafix’ has been a huge hit among the girls of the town, with almost a thousand followers watching her every sartorial move documented daily.

Kate Winter catches up with the popular style blogger to find out what it’s all about.

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et’s start with the basics – what exactly is Modafix?

Well, it started out really as just a diary of my style, what I wear day-to-day – I take photos of the clothes I put together, my outfits. It’s for sharing style ideas and inspiring other people, really. To show people that anyone can achieve certain looks, that fashion doesn’t have to be intimidating. A few of my friends had told me a few years ago that this was something I should be doing – I didn’t even really know what a blog was at that point to be honest! Modafix is still just a hobby right now, but I’ve always had an interest in fashion and never really done anything with it, because education came first. Investing in your education is very important, that’s something that never depreciates.

Did you find it daunting, putting yourself out there and sharing this aspect of your life with the world?

It took some bravery to start up – in a small town like Sligo you can worry about what people will think of you if you do something like this. I worried that I might be perceived as overconfident, or full of myself, but I’ve been really blown away by the response I’ve got, it’s nothing like that. It’s been very positive, with lots of good feedback. I’ve got insecurities, the same as anyone, but I’m loving getting older and the confidence it has given me. You spend so many years being

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body conscious, self conscious, but with the years, you learn to surround yourself with positivity and people who help you to feel good about yourself and bring out the best in you.

Would you like to see it go somewhere else, perhaps make a career out of this kind of thing?

Well, I’m only really on Facebook and Instagram so far so I’m a long way from that!

Growing up, I did have a kind of a yearning to do fashion, but I took a different route and did the teaching thing, which I don’t regret for a moment. So I’m obviously not going to become a fashion designer or anything overnight! But I do get emails from people asking my advice, which I love. There’s always the possibility of personal shopping, or being a stylist, or a buyer at some stage. These things are all things that have been suggested to me – I probably wouldn’t have thought of them myself! It’s always a great thing to make a career out of what you love, though, definitely.

Modafix is a very creative way of doing a style diary, have you always had a flair for design?

I’m a very creative person. I do lots of DIY style stuff with it; I make things and give demonstrations online and stuff.

I love how it keeps me coming up with ideas – the more creative you are, the more creative you get! Before I was doing this, sometimes I’d be just bursting with creative energy, I

just didn’t have an outlet f When it comes to the actu layout of my page and the I present it – I got some hel that from Denise Rushe at Starling Digital Media – she helped me with the apps I and learning a bit about iP photography techniques.

What do you predict as the trends for summer?

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Whose style do you really admire?

I love Miranda Kerr’s style – she’s a supermodel so she makes it look just too easy! And Jessica Alba too, they’re both effortlessly stylish. I love casual, relaxed style – that’s not to say I don’t love getting glammed up for a night out, but my style is definitely more relaxed. Locally, my mum, Colette would have to be one of my biggest influences, we’re very close and she’s always encouraged me to look and feel good. Another local lady who I admired greatly as I was growing up was Sheila Gannon – she always looked amazing and I was always kind of fascinated by her style.

Any words of fashion wisdom to leave us with?

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KATE WINTER MEETS SLIGO ROCKABILLY BAND THE RED HOTS!

P

icture the scene. You’re sitting at the bar in a busy Sligo venue, drink in hand, chatting to your friends. There’s a band setting up in the corner.

They’re sound-checking, they start to play the intro to a vaguely familiar tune you’re sure you’ve heard somewhere before, perhaps a long time ago. Then the stranger next to you, his hat pulled low over his eyes, starts to hum along. Your friend makes eye contact and you share a silent chuckle. But the man in the hat starts to hum louder, and there are more people starting to notice. You are torn between confusion and intrigue.

Wayne O’Connor (the stranger in the hat)

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The Red Hots are a six piece ensemble made up of some of the most talented and interesting musicians working in Sligo today.

“We just really enjoy what we’re doing.

He moves past you, his voice getting louder as he starts to sing wordlessly in time with the music. You now notice that there are two gorgeous female singers in extravagant vintage costumes waiting behind the mikes onstage. The room has fallen into an expectant lull, but the strange man is in no rush, moving towards the stage slowly, all eyes in the room following his progress.

Until finally, he leaps up behind the empty mike, breaks into a tantalising harmony with the two girls, and the room comes alive with colour and sound. Welcome to a Red Hots gig! Sligo’s very own vintage rockabilly and retro rock n roll band, The Red Hots are a six

piece ensemble made up of some of the most talented and interesting musicians working in Sligo today.

Wayne O’Connor (the stranger in the hat) has been strumming his guitar and singing his own brand of imaginative and soulful tunes as a solo artist around Sligo for many years now. He is an accomplished artist and actor, with several acclaimed exhibitions and roles behind him already. Jamie Carswell, bass player and reluctant ‘leader’ of the band, describes Wayne as “The most obvious choice of frontman for this band – nobody could be surprised to see Wayne O’Connor fronting a rockabilly band in Sligo, he’s such an excellent showman.”

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Jamie’s quite the showman in his own right, despite taking a less visible role in this particular band. Founder of his own theatre company, Cirque de Legume, and a professional actor by trade, it was a passion for theatricality and rock n roll that inspired him to form The Red Hots in the first place. As he explains; “I set out to have a band that you can dress up to go see, that you can really engage with on that level. It’s very theatrical. I’ve always been looking for a theatrical side to a band – something a little stylized and different to other bands. The music certainly lends itself to that too – it’s retro, vintage, glamorous and fun.”

It must be said that a whole lot of the glamour in the band is provided by Cathy Quinlan and Niamh Kelly, ‘The Red Hotties’ as the boys in the band playfully refer to them. These two best friends share a passion for vintage style and music, and joined the band quite by accident on the night of Cathy’s twenty-eighth birthday.

Cathy Quinlan and Niamh Kelly, ‘The Red Hotties’ It so happened to be The Red Hots’ very first gig in McGarrigles that night and the idea of a rockabilly themed night appealed greatly to the two fancy-dress lovers. Cathy describes how it happened; “We thought it was a theme night, that everyone would be in fancy dress, so we went all out.

We turned out to be pretty much the only people in costume, but we didn’t care, it was great fun. And then we just decided to get up and sing, spur of the moment. We kinda just joined the band there and then, whether they liked it or not!”

It’s hard to imagine what The Red Hots would have been if these serendipitous events hadn’t occurred, but they all agree that the addition of the va-va-voom sex appeal and sweet harmonies that Cathy and Naimh bring to the group have been very well received. So much so that the three instrumentalists in the band sometimes fade into the background somewhat.

“Wayne and the red hotties have such a presence, sometimes people hardly notice that behind them there’s a bass player, a drummer and a guitarist!” Jamie complains, good-naturedly.

These three components, however, are an obviously

integral part of the band. Tony Travers, a local session musician who plays in many of Sligo’s finest bands, is the drummer for The Red Hots, and Donegal man Seanan Brennan, from acclaimed band Kila, is their guitarist. With such a high level of talent backing up the theatrical, glamorous frontline, there’s always a great level of skill on display at one of their gigs.

Jamie explains: “In terms of the music, because it’s really only a three piece instrumentally, it has to be really, really tight. I find that that’s part of the pleasure of being in this band for me; playing fast and tight with lots of little stops and turns. To get it buzzing at just the right frequency – It’s utilizing our skills to their highest level.”

The Red Hots play a lot during the summer months, tending to slip into individual creative projects during the quieter periods of the year. As Tony says, “Summertime in the town, there’s a lot more people passing through, lots of tourists around and a whole other crowd you can tap into there – people who want to come see music, midweek or weekends.”

With artists, actors, carpenters, circus performers,

“I set out to have a band that you can dress up to go see, that you can really engage with on that level.

It’s very theatrical”

Jamie Carswell, bass player & Seanan Brennan, guitar complimentary therapists, parents, furniture designers and theatre directors among their ranks, not to mention all their other musical endeavours, it’s a wonder they ever find the time to rehearse and perform at all.

But what is very obvious and refreshing about this band is that it’s purely for the love of it all that they play – for the music, the performance, the spectacle, the joy. As Tony smilingly declares at one point during our meeting “Well, you don’t exactly set up a six piece band in Sligo with a view to making a lot of money!”

And this appears to be the whole point of The Red Hots. In Jamie’s own words “We just really enjoy what we’re doing.

Whatever happens with it happens, but right now it’s just about doing something fun in Sligo; fun for us, fun for the people we know and like and great fun for any strangers who happen across us!”

The Red Hots will be starting a new bi-monthly residency in Tricky’s McGarrigles, called “First and Third with The Red Hots” which will, as the name suggests, take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The first of these gigs is on June 5th and the band are in

high spirits to be returning to one of their favourite spots in town. As Cathy tells me, with her characteristic beaming smile, “It’s brilliant to be going back to where we started two years ago, and there’s always a great buzz in Tricky’s. This will be a real homecoming for us!”

Well, it’s one homecoming you won’t want to miss, given half a chance. Wednesday 19th June, get your dancing shoes on and join The Red Hots for a night of hooch and boogie-woogie at the coolest joint in town! I’ll see you there...

Follow The Red Hots on Twitter (@TheRedHotsSligo) or like them on Facebook

Tony Travers

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EJ’S will pay your way through college!!

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he minute a child is born people start advising you to start saving for college. It's on the back of parents minds for the next 18 years and students facing the prospect of starting their third level education are doing all they can to contribute to the college fund.

Now EJ’s in Sligo are taking all that worry off your shoulders.

They are willing to PAY your way through college - a dream come true. Just imagine - having all your college fees paid upfront in September for the academic year 2013/2014. And even better this offer will be available all over the summer period until the college term kicks off in September.

Considering the present economic situation and the lack of summer jobs out there for students this couldn't come at a better time. You will never see an offer like it again. Just think how long it would take you to save €2,500. If you save €20 a week it will take nearly two and a half years and if you save €10 a week you are basically looking at putting college money aside for the next 5 years.

The student fee giveaway which is worth €2,500 covers all colleges - Sligo IT, DCU, UCD, NUIG, GMIT, DIT, Maynooth, Waterford, Carlow - basically you pick the college - at either home or abroad - and EJ’s will finance you. Parents can now breathe a sign of relief. Just imagine what you could do with €2,500. Parents who are in tough financial straits can look to paying some of their bills in the comfortable knowledge that their child is receiving the best possible third education courtesy of EJ Menswear. Or why not splash out on a holiday, a new kitchen, or some great clothes. The choice is yours. Students can save all their hard earned cash and be sensible with it and add it to their college funds or just have a few good nights out.

But how do you win this amazing prize?

Any Leaving Cert student who buys a suit at EJ Menswear in Sligo will automatically be entered into the draw - regardless of the price of the suit. And this is THE perfect time to avail of all the great suit offers available at EJ’s. With this being the season of Debs and Graduations guys it's time to morph into 'a sharp dressed man' and get that suit on. They are available for an amazing €150 at EJ Menswear with shirt and deals at €50 and shoes from an amazing €30. You are certain to impress the ladies once kitted out at EJ’s. Every hue of colour you can imagine under

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menswear the sun is in stock and you will certainly make the lady in your life happy if you match up to her perfect dress. Three piece suits are a huge hit this summer with the Remus Green Label proving to be one that cannot be passed judging by the volume of sales to date and its popularity. Grey and navy are the two most popular colours but its all in the eye of the beholder and whatever you want EJ Menswear will be on hand to provide. With all the top brand labels, Remus Green Label, Lambretta, Daniel, Baumler and Como you will be spoilt for choice. All suits are of the highest quality and it is for this and a myriad of many other reasons that EJs is know as the Suit Capital of the North West. EJ Menswear exclusive suit department is situated behind the Glass Walls in the Old Bank Building in Grattan Street, Sligo.

Don't pass it by.

Nominate a winner The prize for a year's college tuition worth €2,500 is not just restricted to those buying a suit.

Anyone buying a suit, in fact, can nominate a person they believe is worthy of winning this fantastic prize. If you know someone who is starting college next year or is continuing the next year of their course all you have to do is nominate that person to win this fantastic prize on the day you buy a suit.

It could be a son or daughter, sister or brother, any relation or friend, even your neighbour the choice is yours when you make a suit purchase from the vast range available at EJ’s.

Simply fill in the entry form and nominate the person you want to send to college free for a year. The winner couldn't ask for a better gift so go on put a smile on someone's face!

STUDENTS: PARENTS: What you could do with €2500?

What you could do with €2500 saving?

• New Car for college.

• Pay your accommodation.

• Save to the travelling fund.

• Finance nights out • Finance even more nights out!

• 14 Night Mediterranean Cruise all inclusive.

• A Brand new Fitted Kitchen inc appliances.

• Pay off that Car loan.

• Upgrade your wardrobes (@ ej's of course) • Save it for a rainy day

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Q: Every time I use sun cream I get a rash all over, I am going on holidays and am wondering if you know of any sun creams that are for sensitive skins? - Mary A: When you are purchasing a sun cream get one that’s oil free and fragrance free.

Never use a sun cream that you’ve had for more than three years and check the expiry date before you use it.

Try kids creams for sensitive skin but unfortunately you may have to try a few before you find the one that’s right for you.

Q: How do I choose the right colour foundation? - Louise A: Before you buy a foundation you need to test it to make sure it’s the correct shade for you. If you go to a department store the make up counter staff can help you chose and if you go to a chemist you will generally have to test the foundation yourself. You need to have no make up on when trying out new foundations. Start by picking out a few colours that you think are close to your natural colouring.

Foundations can be yellow toned, pink toned or neutral so you will need to try a few to get the best shade for you.

Apply the different foundations in a stroke from below your cheek to your jaw line. The foundation that disappears and is not noticeable is the shade for you. Ask to borrow a hand mirror and stand near a window or door for natural light, as this will make it easier to choose the right colour foundation.

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ENTER THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!!

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You can spend fun filled hours experiencing the quests in Boda Borg, a totally unique activity to Ireland, suitable for adults and children over 7 yrs and its completely weather independent! The Boda Borg is divided into 15 Quests which contain up to 47 individual challenges. To survive the Quests you will need to employ many different skills you may not even be aware you have, teamwork, ingenuity and trial

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Allow yourself to be taken back in time on the ‘Lough Key Experience’ as you are guided through the old 19th century servant tunnels that once belonged to Rockingham House.

You will be blown away by the views from the refurbished Moylurg Viewing Tower and ex-

perience Irelands only Tree Canopy Walk as it gently rises above the forest floor. This is a self guided tour which allows you get lost in time and a tour that can be enjoyed at your own pace.

Guided Tours are also available at any time of the year for groups of at least 15 people.

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Revive & Re-energise in The Lakeside Café, where you can enjoy gourmet Fair-trade Coffee & Tea with some sweet delights & savoury snacks overlooking the beautiful vista of Castle Island & Lough Key. Thinking of spending a few days experiencing the delights that North Roscommon and

the surrounding area have to offer? Why not book a pitch for your tent or caravan in the Lough Key Caravan and Camping Park, open from Easter to September. It has 52 landscaped, secluded pitches, Tent space, shower block & recreational area or Moor your boat on the new 50 berth marina with all the facilities to go with it. Other activities within the park are Zipit Forest Adventures (071-9662893) & Lough Key Boat Tours (086-0846849) For more details, log on to www.loughkey.ie. You can call us on 071 9673122 or email info@loughkey.ie or log onto our Facebook page Lough Key Forest & Activity Park for daily information on activities in the park. Stay a little longer and experience all County Roscommon has to offer – Revive, Refresh & Rewind. Visit www.roscommon.ie for further information.

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Linguini with crab Serves 10 2 large live male crabs, about 2-3 kg (4.1/2-6.1/2 lbs) total weight 3 fresh red chillies, seeded and finely chopped 3 handfuls of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Juice of 4 lemons 3 garlic cloves, peeled and ground to a paste with a little salt 250ml (8fl oz) olive oil 500g (18oz) linguine Sea salt and freshly ground pepper extra virgin olive oil Get the fish monger to kill the crabs for you. In a saucepan large enough to hold both, bring enough water to the boil to cover the crabs. Boil gently for 20 mins, then remove from

the water and leave to cool.

Remove the claws and legs.

Break the bodies open carefully. Remove the brown meat from inside the shell and transfer along with any juices to a bowl. Remove the white meat from the claws and legs and add to the brown meat in the bowl. Mix together.

Add the chilli and most of the chopped parsley, the lemon juice and crushed garlic to the crab mixture. Stir in the olive oil. The sauce should be quite liquid.

Cook the linguine in a generous amount of boiling salted water then drain throughly. Stir into the crab sauce, but do not reheat.

Serve sprinkled with the remaining chopped parsley and a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.

Shank of lamb 6 lamb shanks 3 garlic cloves, chopped Thyme and rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions 1kg potatoes 500g large carrots 500g parsnips 500g leeks 250ml of lamb stock salt and freshly ground pepper Make a few incisions in each lamb shank and insert garlic, thyme and rosemary into each one. Massage the olive oil over the lamb. Place in a small roasting tin and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a hot oven (220°C/Gas mark 7).

Meanwhile, slice the onions, cut the potoes into fairly thick (5mm) slices and the carrots, parsnips and leeks into 2cm chunks. Mix them all together in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and a bit more garlic.

Gently heat up the stock.

When the lamb has been roasting for about 30mins, remove from the oven and lift out of the tin. Add all the vegetables to the tin and toss them in the juices. Add the stock. Place the lamb shanks on a roasting rack above the vegetables. Roast at a slightly reduced temperature (190°C/ Gas mark 5) for about an hour more and serve.

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with root vegetables

WINE GUIDE

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hen was the last time you bought a bottle of wine in Ireland and felt really excited with your purchase? Do you usually feel you get real value for money when making a wine purchase? Is the buying process an easy one, or, do you go through the same frustration many wine-drinkers do each time they make a purchase? Are you open to making your wine purchases much more exciting and enjoyable?

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How much should I pay? I liked that wine but it gave me a terrible hangover, or, I had a terrible reaction to that wine! Why would I pay that much for a wine when this one is cheaper? All wines taste the same, don’t they? I wish I could just ask for a good bottle of wine, and actually get one.

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At the Wine Buff, we understand that winemaking is a complex process, and know that the selection of a great wine can be quite daunting for our customers. It is not uncommon for us to taste hundreds, even thousands, of wines before finally selecting one that is perfect in both quality and price.

The Wine Buff selection is an absolute must for the discerning palate, or indeed, for the wouldbe discerning palate. By removing the stress, what might have been a chore is now just immense pleasure. Call in to your nearest Wine Buff shop (The Italian Quarter here in Sligo), reach for one of our magnificent quality/priced wines, then, sit back and enjoy.

2009 ALAMBRADA CRIANZA, LA MANCHA

Wine Region: La Mancha Country: Spain Grape Variety: Tempranillo Type: Red Style: Medium Alcohol Content: 12.5% Price €10.99 Closure: Natural Cork An attractive nose of red fruits and vanilla. Satisfying wine with lots of flavour and ripe tannins in the background. Nicely balanced with a fruity finish.

Most of us would think of windmills and the charactor Don Quixote from the world famous novel of Miguel de Cervantes "Don Quixote de La Mancha" when we hear mention of the La Mancha region.

However, La Mancha isn’t just Spain’s largest wine region, it’s the largest in the world. The La Mancha DO covers about half of the Castile-La Mancha region, stretching from just east of Toledo south to Puertollano, and east to La Roda.

La Mancha is derived from the Arab word al-mansha, "land dry".

Worth trying with tapas, those delightful little snacks that originally were designed for accompanying sherry. A little plate of olives, a few marinated mushrooms, a few slices of Chorizo sausage, roast stuffed peppers and vegetable casseroles 2011 SALVALAI, SOAVE Wine Region: Veneto Country: Italy Grape Variety: Garganega Trebbiano Type: White Style: Light to Medium Alcohol Content: 11.5% Price: €11.50 Dry, light and lightly fruity taste, it has a straw yellow colour with citrine tints, tangy but not tart.

Soave is an easy drinking wine

you can drink it young and fresh Salvalai has been producing quality wines since 1870 from the grapes grown in the vineyards on the hills overlooking the Verona shore of Lake Garda, a wonderful landscape, rich in history and with a thousand-year old winegrowing tradition. Soave is a wine that has been known since 1272, and, in 1483, it is recorded that the wine gave its name to the lovely little town of Soave itself.

The town is located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The town is perched on a hillside and enclosed by its stunning medieval walls, topped by the castle's red tower.

Consolidated wine-making traditions are expressed to the full in a winery whose wines have been popular and respected throughout the world for many years now. In the late '60s, Salvalai was one of the first wineries in the area to successfully export its wines beyond Italy's borders.

Its vast experience in the difficult art of selecting and processing grapes to obtain fine wines and a sincere love of the job are combined with the deep-seated conviction that a company's real assets lie in the bond of respect and trust it establishes with its

customers.

A versatile white-wine match with poultry, pork and fish.

No one knows for certain where the ubiquitous name Soave comes from. One theory attributes it to the famous Italian poet Dante in the 13th Century.

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W

ell, I’ve been threatening it since I started this column. This month I did it. Make room for a new, zen, at peace, enlightened Kate. I have been meditating.

Ommmmmmmmmmmmm.

My May new leaf, with the help of Tina and Hugh who run a meditation group/class at the Gestalt Centre in town, was all about quieting the mind and grounding myself fully in the moment, without any worries about the past or fears of the future intruding.

Sounds good, doesn’t it?

It is good. From what I actually managed to experience of it. Which was in total probably about seven point five minutes out of the entire month. But that’s normal. Meditation is not chilling out, it’s not listening to the waves lap the shore and letting your mind wander, which is (if I’m completely honest) how I always imagined it would be and probably why I decided to do it in the first place. No, this is REAL meditation; disciplined, intense and definitely very useful. This stuff is hardcore. And I am terrible at it.

Let me explain...

I have a very, very noisy mind. At any given moment there’s a plethora of ideas for stories, loud music, animal noises, functional lists, flashes of inspiration, self doubt, technicolour cartoons, emotional outbursts, domestic chores, arguments with self, cravings, criticisms, revelations, manic laughter, the occasional pornographic image and countless questions regarding what time it is whirring around uncontrollably in there. This certainly gets tiring. As Tina reassured me, everyone is the same – apparently, we all have at least sixty thousand random thoughts a day, and of these, ninety percent are repetitive.

Ninety percent! To escape such mental carnage, if only for half an hour a day, is undoubtedly going to be good for you.

So after my first group session (I didn’t do very well, in fact I fell headlong into my thoughts instead of rising above them and ended up having a delightful dream about a pirate ship) I was inspired to go home and practice every day so that I could come back the following week and tell all my fellow meditators and our wonderful guides that it had changed my life entirely and peace be with you and all the rest. I managed to practice (in a mild panic about how slack I had been and how now I was going to have to sit there and gaze at my feet and tell everyone I didn’t do my homework) once before the next session. And I fell asleep that time too.

Starting the next week, I realised I was going to have to make a plan of action and not just vaguely amble towards some mystical empty space in my day where the moment would present itself miraculously and I would float into thoughtlessness with little or no effort. The

truth is I am a natural planner. I write lists, I love to have a red pen handy for a definitive TICK, I mark dates on calendars and I pack my bags a week before my holidays. All this, not because I am a hugely organised soul, but rather because without plans and lists, my days would consist of me lounging about in pyjamas, eating leftovers and tweeting inanely.

So I set myself the task of meditating each day, after writing time (which, for the record, is in bed with coffee, for several hours each morning. A sort of working lie-in. I like being a writer) and before my walk. I kept falling asleep!

Even after coffee.

My brain just seems to dart about, avoiding the beautiful silence being offered to it. “Wait! Wait!” it shouts, as I try in vain to use the technique prescribed by Hugh and Tina – notice the thought and then let it go – “HEY! WAIT! What about dinner tonight, you haven’t got anything at home, you should go to tesco after this...” and so on.

I focus on my breathing: In... Out... In...

Out... “Surprise!” Up pops a cheerful thought. “It’s going to be such fun when we go fishing for your birthday, isn’t it?”

And as I wage this battle silently (alone, or in a room full of other breath-focussed friends) I invariably find my head starting to loll, my body relaxing, and then jolting upright as I realise I’m snoozing, not meditating, dammit!

I’m not alone in this, though. That’s the benefit of working with a group. I felt terrible, confessing week after week that I was finding it hard, that I was napping on the job, as it were. But each time I worked up the courage to tell the truth, at least one person would nod sagely and say, “Yes, I felt like that too.” And the intent itself, just the choice to go and sit down somewhere quiet and try to quiet my chattering-monkey mind, was beneficial in many ways.

The odd time, I did last a minute or two in a completely... Blank? Empty?

Serene? The word is hard to choose, but for now I’ll settle on ‘unthinking’, state. It was immensely satisfying. I would never have thought before this that meditation is so tricky, that emptying your mind could be much of a challenge. As you’re reading this, you may be finding it hard to believe, yourself. Go on and give it a whirl, right there, just for five minutes. Yeah, not so easy, huh? But I am more and more of the opinion that this is the very best way to get “out of your head” for a little while. And we all need that, in some form or another.

All in all, I would say, despite being utterly desperate at it, meditation as a new leaf has been a success for me. I will definitely be keeping it up and I recommend it to all and sundry.

Especially for those nights when you’re finding it hard to nod off.

The Hairy Muso Text by Kate Winter / Illustration by Marilin North

Distinctive Markings: The Hairy Muso has one jacket. It’s sometimes army-surplus style, sometimes oversized trench style, always second hand and he loves it – it defines him.

He often has shoulder length, or longer hair, and lots of unmanageable facial hair. Sideburns feature regularly. A musical instrument (90% of the time, a guitar) is toted like a Miu Miu handbag.

Habitat: Mostly to be found in pubs after dark, gigging, or attending gigs. Open mike nights are popular among the less talented Hairy Musos.

Sometimes walk aimlessly around town during daylight hours, with a guitar slung over one shoulder.

Occasionally spotted busking on O’Connell St. Characteristics: Soulful and nocturnal, Hairy Muso sees himself as an outcast, a man apart, a tortured artist musing quietly among the conservative, conventional folk of Sligo. In truth, there are lots of Hairy Musos in Sligo town. In fact, there are Hairy Musos and also Hairy Muso Wannabees in Sligo. Something in the air makes a vast majority of Sligo males hit a certain age and sprout a goatee and a guitar. Regardless of whether they have any musical talent at all.

Mating Call: “Wanna jam sometime?”, “My band are playing at Sea Sessions this year, I could put you on the guest list...”

Relationship Potential Rating: 3/5 It really depends on what type of Hairy Muso you’ve bagged. The ones with talent, who play in an actual band, can be very attractive – oozing quiet confidence on stage, and dedicating self-penned songs to you. Unfortunately, all the other girls in the audience think so too. The ones who haven’t “made it” yet; who strum meaningfully on their instruments while you’re trying to watch Greys Anatomy...

Well, they’re just annoying.

Next month: “Da Boyz"