I've written about The Sligo Food and Furniture Bank before, but I could only really appreciate what a valuable service this is when I went to visit. It's taken me a while to process my feelings around this, firstly that it's needed in 2022, and needed by people from all walks of life, and that's... Continue Reading →
Ripples at the Riverside
Ripples is at the Riverside Hotel in Sligo town. It's a lovely spot for a bite to eat or a coffee - or for something special try one of their amazing milkshakes. Pancakes with berries and maple syrup The staff are friendly and it's a very welcoming place, if you sit inside it's like sitting... Continue Reading →
Number 45 – a welcoming place in Sligo
Before Covid I went along to Number 45, High Street, Sligo. I'd seen a post on Facebook and I wanted to go and have a look for myself to find out more about it. My first impressions where how warm and welcoming the space is, and also how nice the people are. Number 45 is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts and the first no frills podcast
It's been a bit of a week, if you follow me on social media you'll have seen some of the drama. For this Sunday Thoughts post I've done a little recording. I don't know if anyone will listen to it and I haven't a notion about podcasts, but it's here if you want a listen.... Continue Reading →
Buy the Book- a new website for Irish Authors
Rachel Drury qualified as an engineer and worked abroad in the renewable energy industry for over ten years before she decided to relocate back to Ireland in 2018. When illness took a hold on her that year, Rachel was unable to continue her work as an engineer and instead she focused on her health and... Continue Reading →
CluanÃn Community Co-Op Shop, Manorhamilton, Leitrim
This post was written in May, the shop is closed at the moment and expected to re-open in mid-November 2022 I love seeing communities in action and was delighted when I saw a post last month advertising the CluanÃn Community Co-Op Shop. I went along to find out more about it and find out how... Continue Reading →