At the end of last year, my blog faced closure but was saved by six Sligo businesses sponsoring it. I'm grateful for their support and will highlight them soon. The first sponsor is award-winning DJ Scruffy Duffy, known for his event and wedding services, providing a range of entertaining packages tailored to various needs.
Explore Sligo: Community and Social Groups for Everyone
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 →
Join Community Arts: From Acting to Choir at The Hawk’s Well
Explore your creative side withย Acting for Adultsย withย Isabelย Claffeyย kicking offย in January and running for six weeks, or dive into comedy withย Stand-Up Comedyย led byย Terry Markey and Johnย Colleary. Dance enthusiasts can joinย Dance for Funย withย Maeve Foley, while music lovers can discover their true voice inย Find Your Voiceย withย Sinรฉadย Conwayย or improve their ukuleleย skills withย Lisa Cannon. On-screen performers can hone their craft inย On-Camera Actingย withย Monica... Continue Reading →
Experience Ultan Conlon Live in Sligo
Ultan Conlon will be a familiar name to anyone who follows the Irish music scene. A regular favourite on Seamie Macโs Show on Ocean FM and many other stations, his work has also earned national recognition, with Marty Whelan on Lyric FM, and Eve Blair on BBC Radio Ulster naming Thereโs a Waltz as their... Continue Reading →
Gleniff Features in The Death of Robin Hood Movie
Gleniff Horseshoe in Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo, is a beloved location featured in films, including The Death of Robin Hood and The Northman. The author shares excitement upon seeing Gleniff in the trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, set for release later this year.
From Litter Blackspot to Bright Spot: Sligoโs Incredible Comeback
Sligo has once again proved that real change is possible. After spending several years in the Top Ten of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) rankings, the town has now risen above 40 other towns and cities surveyed, to claim the top spot. What makes this even more impressive is how far Sligo has come.... Continue Reading →