Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my websiteโs domain and storage, and... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafรฉ – Jessie’s
I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angelaโs Campus at the end of November, but I didn't have the chance to visit until today. Jessie herself will be familiar to plenty of people. If you visited Strandhill Peopleโs Market, youโll know her from... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – April, 2026
I wasn't going to do a Sligo Food News blog post this month, it takes such a lot of time, but there is such a lot of news this month - so here we are. Also, I had to share the cutest coffee that I've ever had! It was made by Julia in The Gate... Continue Reading →
A Sweet New Chapter for Yellow Bird Bakes in Sligo
Thereโs something special about a small business that refuses to give up - and Yellow Bird Bakes is exactly that kind of story. Linda first opened her charming little bakery last year, tucked away at the back of Armstrongโs Cashsavers on High Street. It quickly became a spot for locals with a sweet tooth, known... Continue Reading →
Sligo Townโs first drive-thru coffee shop – Sorella’s Coffee
I'd noticed a lot of work going on at Mullin's Daybreak Innisfree Service Station on Pearse Road, Sligo town, and I wondered what was happening (because I'm pure nosey!) It's Sligo town's first drive-thru coffee shop, and it's called Sorella's Coffee. I stopped by today to say hello. I met JoJo, Renรฉe, and Emer, and... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – March 2026
I didnโt put out a call for Sligo Food News this month, as Iโve found that very few establishments tend to get back to me - even after a follow-up email. I completely understand that everyone is incredibly busy, and Iโm genuinely delighted to see places doing so well. For this monthโs blog post, Iโm... Continue Reading →