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 →
I'm always asked for suggestions of things to see and do in Sligo, so I thought I'd write a blog post of some of my suggestions. I've written a Sligo Guide of Things to do with Kids here. This is just a guide and bear in mind that it was written as a summer post,... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to Queen Maeve Square because the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its third year, the festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer in Sligo, bringing together some of the best food... Continue Reading →
What could be nicer than a relaxing afternoon tea? Delicate sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats, endless cups of tea served in china cups. I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about Afternoon Tea in Sligo, I'm starting with the ones that I've had, but I'll also include other places that... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I had a day off work, so I headed to Leitrim. I was booked in for an aroma bath at Drumhierny Wellbeing Sanctuary, but as I was up bright and early (as usual), I had plenty of time to explore beforehand. I love a good walk, and I'd heard plenty about... Continue Reading →
Hello lovely readers, and happy Sunday. I hope you're all keeping well and enjoying the sunshine if you're in Ireland. It feels like ages since we've had rain, and while the last couple of days have been a little cooler, the blue skies have been very welcome. I've spent the weekend at Lucy's house in... Continue Reading →
If I had a euro for every person who's asked me this week, "Have you seen Brad Pitt yet?" I'd be a rich woman! The truth? No. I haven't seen him. And believe me, if I had, you'd all know about it by now! So, why Brad Pitt? His latest movie is filming in Mullaghmore... Continue Reading →
I headed off to Cong Food Festival this weekend after seeing it popping up all over social media. Free admission was an added bonus - donations were given to local charities. I got there nice and early because, as anyone who knows me will tell you, crowds and I aren't the best of friends. It... Continue Reading →
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