There’s plenty happening across Sligo’s food and hospitality scene, from new opening hours and businesses getting ready to open, to award wins, Christmas events and job opportunities. Here are some of the latest updates. Food and business news The Brasserie Café celebrates its first birthday The Brasserie Café at The Canopy in Sligo has turned... Continue Reading →
Back in June I went on one of the most amazing food tours I’ve ever been on. Burren Bites took place in Cavan Burren Park, part of the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, with a surprise around every corner – mostly food, but sometimes music too. Even the sideways rain didn’t dampen our spirits.You can read about... Continue Reading →
I've seen a few posts on social media looking for dog friendly cafés in Sligo. I put a call out on my pages and here are the places, I'm not adding the ones that have water outside (because that's pretty much all cafés, but these are the ones with indoor spaces). Coffee Girl and More... Continue Reading →
Swinford in County Mayo isn't too far from home, and revisiting the Swinford Indoor Market has been on my list for a while. It's been years since I was there, and I'd also spotted a new café in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Café. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
What could be nicer than a relaxing afternoon tea? Delicate sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats, endless cups of tea served in china cups. I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about Afternoon Tea in Sligo, I'm starting with the ones that I've had, but I'll also include other places that... Continue Reading →
I headed off to Cong Food Festival this weekend after seeing it popping up all over social media. Free admission was an added bonus - donations were given to local charities. I got there nice and early because, as anyone who knows me will tell you, crowds and I aren't the best of friends. It... Continue Reading →