Lovage at The Gate Lodge in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, celebrates one year in business today. I was up bright and early (too early for breakfast if you know me you'll know I'm early for everything!) but I did enjoy my vegan cake and coffee. It's a gorgeous cafe, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You... Continue Reading →
Dock 84 Revisited
My most popular post from last year was about Dock 84 in Sligo. Today I was doing some shopping in Lidl and I missed breakfast so it was a great chance to go back and revisit. The menu has changed quite a lot since I was there - and I'm kind of gutted I missed... Continue Reading →
Love Sligo Day – 25th April 2022
As we head into summer and as things are starting to get back to some kind of nomality after a very difficult two years. I've decided to host a Love Sligo Day on social media tomorrow. So what does that mean? I'm asking for all of you to share any Sligo photos, videos, good news... Continue Reading →
Decisions and Directions
I think the biggest thing that I've found during the pandemic is that like so many others I hit the pause button. Life stopped in so many ways and it made me stop and think about where I was going in my life and what I was doing. I'm always an over-thinker, which has its... Continue Reading →
Toasties and Tie Dyes at Strandhill People’s Market
I love Strandhill People's Market, it's not just a market - it's an experience. It's come such a long way since its inception in 2013 when it was just a few stalls at the very windswept promenade. It now has a permanent home in Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport, it's a happy place with a... Continue Reading →
The Flourish Monster Raffle
Well we aren't actually giving away a monster (yet) but you know what I mean. A few weeks ago I put a call out for some raffle prizes to raise funds for Flourish, the centre that Havin' A Laugh is involved with. If you read the blog you'll know how much Havin' A Laugh helped... Continue Reading →