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 cafรฉ in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Cafรฉ. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
The Taste of Sligo Food Festival Returns This Weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to Queen Maeve Square because the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its third year, the festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer in Sligo, bringing together some of the best food... Continue Reading →
My Guide to Afternoon Tea in Sligo
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 →
Cong Food Festival 2026
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 →
Sligo Food News – July 2026
Here we are again, with another Sligo Food News blog post. There is a different format this month, where businesses contacted me to tell me their news, thanks so much to all who did. News from The Glasshouse, Sligo Thursday Theme Menu in The Glasshouse Sligo Come and join us for a Thursday Night Special... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s Picnic Experience at The Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone
I was recently invited by Visit Sligo to experience the picnic offering from The Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone, part of the wonderful Sligo Picnic initiative created by Sligo Food Trail and Visit Sligo. The campaign encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of Sligo's finest food while exploring the county's spectacular landscapes. I... Continue Reading →