I'm very excited today, an email arrived to tell me that I'm in the final of the Sockies 2021. For those who don't know the Sockies are the Social Media awards in Ireland and I'm in the final for the #Love your county campaign. If you follow me on twitter you might have seen the... Continue Reading →
Now that things are returning to some kind of normality I've had a lot of people contacting me looking for things to do on the Halloween Break. Here are some suggestions: Lissadell Under the Stars. Drive in Movies at Lissadell House, taking place throughout October. Booking here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/ireland--sligo/lissadell-under-the-stars/ The Hawk's Well Theatre have performances of... Continue Reading →
With people planning holidays in Ireland this year I thought I'd write a post of some of my suggestions of things to do in Sligo. Knocknashee Go for a walkThese aren't any old walks, these are Sligo Walks. Whatever your level of fitness and whatever your preference - forests, beaches, urban, rural - there's a... Continue Reading →
We have some amazing shops in Ireland; family run, independent, treasure troves of shops, but did you know the oldest shop in Ireland is in County Mayo? Jeremiah Higgins is in the heart of Claremorris. Take a step back in time as you walk through the white cast iron gate and bright red door. The... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I've written a 'Sunday Thoughts' blog post, so here goes. The last couple of weeks it's like the tide has turned for me. First getting into the final of the Sockies (Ireland's Social Media Awards), followed by being interviewed on The Sligo Show, and there's other news on the horizon... Continue Reading →
I've decided to do a new feature on the blog, this one will be a focus on Sligo food. We're blessed to have so many fantastic places in the county, and with many of them being closed for so long they really need your support. I'll be telling you about some of the restaurants, cafes,... Continue Reading →
There's great news as The Quayside Autumn Market will open on Friday 29th of October and will be on every Friday until (and including) Friday the 26th November. Open from 10am until closing time. After that you can find The Quayside Christmas Market from the 3rd - 24th December and it'll be open 7 days... Continue Reading →
It's been a very exciting week for me, Brendan Tierney - who hosts The Sligo Show asked if I'd go along to be interviewed. I was honoured to be asked - and terrified - but I went along for the craic. I didn't need to worry as Brendan is a fantastic interviewer, he made me... Continue Reading →
Hot on the heels of Dock 84, another new café has opened. Westeroast Coffee is located in Cleveragh Retail Park (where Park Alley used to be). It's so handy to have a café here for those shopping in Petmania, Argos, Mr. Price, Expert Electric and the Food Centre. It's also just across the road from... Continue Reading →
