I was delighted to hear that the former Drumcliffe Tea Rooms had re-opened as Pink Clover, it's in the most fantastic location, just beside Drumcliffe Church and the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats. I went along to check it out, and as always I was bright and early, but a warm welcome... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Chillin Time, Ballymote
Chillin Time Cafe is a brand new cafe in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. I'd been watching the progress of the mural over the last couple of months and was delighted to see the cafe open. The mural is beautiful, painted by local artists Samantha Rausch and Ami Scanlon, and inspired by the view of the family's... Continue Reading →
Honestly Farm Kitchen Opens in Strandhill, Sligo
Great news as Honestly Farm Kitchen is now open in Strandhill. I'm a big fan of their place in Carrick-on-Shannon, it's the first organic drive-thru in Ireland, and well worth a visit. Read more here. Honestly Farm Kitchen is located in what used to be The Draft House in Strandhill. They have done an amazing... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Food at the Radisson Blu
I was thrilled to be invited along to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo to check out their new menu in The Brasserie Restaurant, and I have to say it was one of the best nights I've had in a long time. It's a very rare occasion for myself and himself to go out and... 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 →
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 →