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 →
Earth Day in Sligo: A Landscape That Speaks for Itself
There are places that feel untouched, and then thereโs Sligo. Tucked along Irelandโs Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the countryโs most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. Itโs often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
Choosing Presence Over Scrolling: A Small Change That Transformed My Mornings
Before reading The Wellbeing Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life by Dr Janine van Someren, my mornings used to begin the same way: reaching for my phone and scrolling without thinking. It's not a great way to start the morning, I ended up doom scrolling and going down various rabbit holes.... Continue Reading →
London, at Full Tilt (and Slightly Underfed)
Iโve just landed back from a flying visit to London, it was a day of immersive experiences and, bizarrely, very little food. Not even a slice of cake. Who am I? Lucy and I recorded a podcast about it (do have a listen), but I wanted to jot it down too, because I know there... Continue Reading →
Journey to the Job – A Feature in Leitrim Life Magazine
I was delighted when I received a phone call recently, from Claire Corrigan of the Leitrim Observer Newspaper and Leitrim Life Magazine. Claire asked me if I would like to take part in a feature about my career. Although I don't live in Leitrim, I feature Leitrim a lot, and I work for Momentum -... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Itโs time for another Sunday Thoughts. Last week was a quieter one for me - and honestly, Iโm not sure if thatโs a good thing or not. My anxiety has been hovering in the background. Not constantly, but enough that Iโve noticed it. Iโve been getting palpitations more often, and yesterday I visited a new... Continue Reading →
Stepping Behind the Scenes with the Sligo Drama Circle
There are some weeks where everything just clicks - where community, creativity, and conversation come together in a way that reminds you why local stories matter so much. This was one of those weeks. I had the pleasure of meeting Damien from Sligo Drama Circle, on behalf of Sligo PPN, for the Sligo Community Voices... Continue Reading →