I am a big fan of The Leitrim Design House, no visit to Carrick on Shannon is complete without calling in to see their beautifully curated selection of Irish art, craft, and design. So, I was delighted to be invited along to feature the gallery on my blog. The Leitrim Design House is located in... Continue Reading →
Troll Wood in Leitrim
If you are looking for a walk with a difference, I'd recommend Troll Wood in Leitrim, also known as Cartron Wood. It's great fun for all ages, and it's only around 1.2km, so it's not a long walk. I love anything a little bit different, and this wood is just that, and great for the... Continue Reading →
Leitrim’s Newest Cafe Opens – Earth
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 →