I missed Burren Bites last year, so I was determined to make it this time. There was a moment on Sunday morning when I questioned that decision. The rain was absolutely lashing down, there were floods on the roads, and I was wondering what exactly possessed me to leave the house. I'm very glad I... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – June 2026
Happy June! Too bad that someone didnโt tell the weather! Thereโs loads of Sligo Food News, as we head into the summer season. I got the chance to visit some new places, and returned to some old places, and Iโve gathered up some news that Iโve seen online too. Happy reading! Sligo Food Trail in... Continue Reading →
Sligoโs Newest Cafรฉ – Jillโs Kitchen at Lauraโs
If you live in Sligo, chances are you know Jill. She spent 34 years running the much-loved Drumcliffe Tea House before finally hanging up her apron. After five years away, Jill is back with Jillโs Kitchen at Lauraโs in Carney. The village of Carney is just off the N15 - heading to Lissadell. Step through... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s New Picnic Experience at The Diamond Coast Hotel
Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at โฌ18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.
A New Coffee Spot – Dream Coffee Sligo
Iโd been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, itโs one of those places that... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – May 2026
Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →