A Modern Troubadour in Sligo

Of all the reels I have posted on my Facebook page, chronicling the journey 'The Mermelf-A Fable for Our Times' is taking, my visit to Sligo garnered the most attention. This is a town steeped in literary history. Yeats and his grave draw thousands of tourists every year. Its hinterland of Ballyconnell has been home to many contemporary literary greats; Dermot Healy and Leland Bardwell to name but two. Despite the presence of dead writers, Sligo is one of the most welcoming places to contemporary ones.. The independent bookstore Liber and the national chain known as Easons took copies of my book without demur. They are both also considering an event in their shops. But Sligo is not for the faint-hearted. It is not a place to visit and drop off books 'only the once' as they say in the vernacular. They like you to become a part of the fabric that is made up from living breathing painters, writers, and musicians. I recommend lunch in Hardigans where if you are lucky some passing musicians will drop by for a session. I sold two books there to Australian and American tourists. Magical.  Go visit.

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