Closed down. There’s a new cafe in Leitrim, welcome to Earth Artisan Bakery and Cafe, a bright and airy cafe in the heart of Carrick on Shannon. Their bakery specialises in long, naturally fermented breads, made using traditional methods. The pâtisserie and viennoiseries are made fresh daily in house by their French trained chef de... Continue Reading →
Amach – To The Field
There is an incredible installation in Leitrim at the moment, it's called Amach - To The Field. There are 21 doors dotted all across Leitrim, the doors contain a phone number, and when you dial it, you will hear the stories of the farmer and the families of the townland. The project is curated by... Continue Reading →
Heart of Sligo Day – 12.1 Million People Reached
I decided to run a #heartofsligo day on social media, so that people could share their love of Sligo on St. Valentine's Day, and also a way of launching the new hashtag I'm using. I'm delighted that the campaign got a 12.1 million reach, especially as it was a quiet enough day. It really shows... Continue Reading →
Share your love for Sligo and Leitrim this Valentine’s Day
I've decided to do a special day on social media this St. Valentine's Day, and share my Sligo and Leitrim photos and stories online. I'll mainly be on twitter, but I'll also share some posts on my other platforms, and I'd love you to join in. All you have to do is share some of... Continue Reading →
An Honesty Box Bakery – Eagles Bakery
I love anything a bit different and this Honesty Box Bakery is just that! Located in beautiful Leitrim, overlooking the stunning Darty Mountains and Eagles Rock, this is one bakery you just have to visit. Eagles Bakery is on the road from Kinlough to Manorhamilton, you can't miss the bright blue box. Inside there are... Continue Reading →
Killargue Holy Well, Leitrim
I visited Tobar Mhuire (Mary's Well) in Killargue/Killarga a couple of years ago (thanks to Lyn for telling me about it). I never wrote about it at the time but I put a video up on my Facebook page and recently I'm getting inundated with people asking me where it is, so I thought I'd... Continue Reading →