I'm hosting a #shopsligo day on social media next Friday the 26th. Share your favourite shops, artists and craftspeople, using the #shopsligo tag. We'll tell everyone how much Sligo has to offer.If you run a business in Sligo, please join in too. As this is only run by me, it'll mainly be on Twitter, but... Continue Reading →
Andy Parsons; Patience
Sometimes you go to an art exhibition that speaks to your soul. One that moves you and takes you back to days spent in hospital corridors and nursing homes. Hours sitting beside a bed, listening to rattling breathing. Being handed tea and biscuits. Remembering kind words and sympathy. Looking at walking frames without owners. Hearing... Continue Reading →
Family friendly Christmas events in the North West
With so many things being cancelled over the last year or so, there's more interest than ever for things to do this Christmas. Here are some things I've noticed in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon, that might be of interest, as numbers are limited for most events early booking is advisable. Winter Wonderland at Westport... Continue Reading →
Blend Café – Focus on Sligo Food
Blend is Sligo's newest café, you might know Laura from The Gallery Café on Grattan Street. Laura has now opened Blend on O'Connell Street, in the former Café Fleur premises. You can expect great food and friendly service and Laura was one of the gems in the pandemic as she was open for takeaway all... Continue Reading →
Fish and Bean – Focus on Sligo Food
I was thrilled to be invited to try out Fish and Bean as a celebration for my #sockies21 award. I'd been meaning to go for ages as I've been following their social media and it looks wonderful. I have to say it was something else. Fish and Bean is the Sligo’s newest Seafood Café, located... Continue Reading →
Hooked @ Christmas – Focus on Sligo Food
The Christmas menu at Hooked, Sligo has just been launched, and it looks like a cracker! Early booking is advised to secure your special Christmas evening. Hooked is located in Tobergal Lane/Rockwood Parade overlooking the Garavogue River, it's cool, quirky and positively buzzing. From the cosy corner to the boat hanging from the ceiling, to... Continue Reading →