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 →
Irish Film, Close to Home – Cinema North West
Thereโs something magical about cinema arriving where you least expect it. Not the rush of a multiplex, or the sticky-floor familiarity of a Friday night blockbuster, but something softer.. A gathering. A shared story. A room, hall, or arts centre, where people come together not just to watch, but to feel something. Thatโs exactly whatโs... Continue Reading →
A Conversation on Storytelling for the Dot.Rural Project
Sometimes I get invited to do some very interesting things, and sometimes they are a bit scary, but I'm always someone who will try different things, even if they do scare me. I was delighted to be invited by The Food Hub to take part in the Dot.Rural Digital Bites webinar series recently, it gave... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Itโs also the first Sunday of April, and while Iโm not sure about April showers, weโve definitely had April storms. Storm Dave made an appearance yesterday. What kind of name is Dave for a storm?? The wind was wild, but thankfully the worst of it here... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Windy Shore Crafts – A Beautiful New Shop in Rathcormac
Thereโs something very special about seeing someone take the next big step in doing what they love, and thatโs exactly what Beatrice of Windy Shore Crafts has done. If youโve ever wandered through Strandhill Peopleโs Market, Sligo Indoor Market, or Rathcormac Market, chances are youโve come across Beatrice and her beautiful stall. Known for her... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – April, 2026
I wasn't going to do a Sligo Food News blog post this month, it takes such a lot of time, but there is such a lot of news this month - so here we are. Also, I had to share the cutest coffee that I've ever had! It was made by Julia in The Gate... Continue Reading →
Sunset Strip Lands in Sligo – And Itโs Unmissable
I was absolutely delighted to be invited along to the opening night of Rock of Ages at the Hawkโs Well Theatre. It was so kind of Karen Gordon to extend the invitation. Iโm often asked to promote events, but itโs not very often that I actually get invited along to experience them, so it really... Continue Reading →