Just outside Sligo town is Ballisodare, so many people drive through it on their way to work, but it's a wonderful place to stop and spend a while, and recently I've found myself there quite often, so here are some suggestions of things to do. The Union Wood walk in Ballisodare is a gentle, family-friendly... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Itโs been a couple of weeks since Iโve written a Sunday Thoughts post. Not many people read these, but thatโs not really why I write them. They help me clear my head and reflect on the week. Sometimes something I write resonates with people, and thatโs always nice too. This week has felt like a... Continue Reading →
Bluebells, Beaches and Woodland Walks at Lissadell, Sligo
If you canโt decide between a forest walk or a stroll along the beach, Lissadell is the perfect place to have both. As you drive from the village of Carney, youโll spot a little gate lodge on the left-hand side. Turn down there and youโll find a small lay-by with space for a few cars.... Continue Reading →
Back to Bristol
I first visited Bristol in 2019, and then Covid happened and life got in the way. I always said I wanted to go back though โ especially after I started following Urban Tandoor on Facebook. Theyโre an Indian restaurant with the most ridiculous (in the best way) curry-themed parody videos. Think Chicken Tikka instead of... Continue Reading →
Raghly Loop Trail – Or Half a Loop in My Case
We have more walks than you can shake a stick at here in Sligo. Thereโs a walk to suit everyone, from forest to coastal, and urban to rural, and I went on a very special one over the weekend. I headed off to do the Raghly Looped Walk, to be honest it took me long... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday! I hope youโre all keeping well. Iโm just back from a long walk - one of the joys of waking early when the sun is shining. I love getting out and about; it really sets me up for the day. Iโve done some lovely walks this week: Slish Wood, Lissadell, Raghley, and Coolaney.... Continue Reading →
A New Coffee Spot – Dream Coffee Sligo
Iโd been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, itโs one of those places that... Continue Reading →