I am very late to visit Grá Bistro, it's been on my list since they opened, and I finally got there at the weekend. It's very deceiving from the outside, as it looks quite small, and it's much bigger than I expected inside. I was welcomed by Joe Grogan, he runs the bistro along with... Continue Reading →
Miss Suzy Sligo – A Taste Sensation
I'm a little late to the party - as Miss Suzy is celebrating their first birthday this week, but I finally got there today and I will certainly be back. The food is amazing and the staff are wonderful! Miss Suzy is a Korean and Japanese restaurant offering sushi, nigiri, maki and other great dishes... Continue Reading →
Jenny’s Cafe – From The Ground Up – Opens in Charlestown, County Mayo
I'm a big fan of From the Ground Up in Tubbercurry, Jenny has gone from strength to strength since she opened as an eco-friendly store, and eventually became the wonderful café that it is today. The great news for those in Charlestown is that Jenny has now opened a new premises there. It's where Susie's... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston’s in Strandhill
I think it's very important to say if you get good food and service these days, as people are very quick to complain about poor experiences, and I want to shine a spotlight on The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston's in Strandhill. We were out over the weekend, and one of our party is coeliac,... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, and Beyond Friday 24th – June 3rd 2024
This is a blog post to connect with the podcast, which you can listen to here. Comedian Bob Hennigan returns to his native Ballina with his new show “….so, any craic?”. Bob was described by The Vodafone Comedy Festival as "Mayo's most charming ball of misery." This comedy gig takes place at the Ballina Arts... Continue Reading →