When I first started Sligo Hub, there was a dedicated section for local community groups. While the hub is no longer mine, Iโve recently noticed more and more people sharing that they feel lonely or disconnected - particularly those who are new to the area, living in rural parts of the county, or who feel... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – March 2026
I didnโt put out a call for Sligo Food News this month, as Iโve found that very few establishments tend to get back to me - even after a follow-up email. I completely understand that everyone is incredibly busy, and Iโm genuinely delighted to see places doing so well. For this monthโs blog post, Iโm... Continue Reading →
Seven Years at Momentum: The Leap That Changed My Life
Today marks seven years with Momentum, and honestly, it feels a bit surreal writing that sentence. Seven years ago, I was in a completely different headspace. My confidence was on the floor - zero, if Iโm being truthful, and I genuinely didnโt believe I was capable of much at all. Around that time, I spotted... Continue Reading →
Thursday Nights Done Right: A Sri Lankan Curry Experience at The Glasshouse
I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse for their latest theme night, and what a treat it was. The Sri Lankan Curry Experience is back by popular demand, and after this visit, I can completely understand why. From the moment we sat down, it felt like a feast for the senses. Gold... Continue Reading →
Robots, VR and Jedi Knights: The Sligo Engineering Fair Is Back!
If youโre looking for something genuinely brilliant to do with the kids, this one deserves a big circle on the calendar. Pictured above is:ย Gemma Lavin โ Engineering Trainee (Abbott), Catherine Kennedy, Operations Manager, Faculty of Engineering & Computing (ATU), James Brady โ Technical Engineering Manager (Abbott) and Prof Graham Heaslip, Dean Faculty of Engineering and... Continue Reading →
Celebrating a Memorable 58th Birthday
It was my 58th birthday yesterday, which feels like a very normal age to land on a Tuesday - the most random of days. It doesnโt shout โcelebration!โ but I wasnโt about to let a weekday get in the way of enjoying myself. Last week I met a friend for a cuppa, and she surprised... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday to you all. I really should start these blog posts with something more interesting than that, but anyway, it is what it is. I hope that you have had a good week, Iโve had a great one, very busy again, but very enjoyable. I met a couple of friends for coffee and got... Continue Reading →