Sligo Indoor Market - A New Home for Local Crafters and Traders Update - I visited the market on October 5th - and you can see my photos here. Sligo’s vibrant market scene is making a comeback. Following the closure of a large Sunday market earlier this year, dozens of local artisans, producers, and craftspeople... Continue Reading →
Seeking Sponsorship: Support a Long-Standing Voice for Sligo and Beyond
Since 2009, I have been telling the story of Sligo, and beyond — through my eyes, my camera lens, and my heart. What began as a personal blog has grown into a trusted source of travel tips, local stories, event coverage, and hidden gems in the northwest of Ireland. With thousands of blog posts and photographs,... Continue Reading →
A Big Thank You to Nuala at Cooke Opticians in Sligo
I have had an ongoing eye issue for over 6 months, I’d been to the GP and was given antibiotic drops, but they didn’t do anything. I was in touch with Nuala at Cooke Opticians, I was well overdue an eye test anyway, and Nuala said she would look at my eye to see what... Continue Reading →
The Range Opens in Sligo
There was great excitement (for me anyway) as The Range opened on April 4th, 2025, in the Homebase unit at the Sligo Retail Park. I’d heard great things about The Range, and there were a lot of rumours about them opening, but it was only confirmed recently. I was up bright and early, as the... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I'm excited to present the Mother's Day edition of my popular Sligo Gift Guide! If you're searching for the perfect gift for your mammy, or the mother figure in your life, or even if you are looking to treat yourself to something special, you'll find plenty of inspiring ideas here. The best part? You'll be... Continue Reading →
The Range is coming to Sligo
Update. The Range opened on April 4th, and you can read all about it here. When it was announced that Homebase had gone into liquidation in Ireland, and The Range bought the assets, there was a lot of speculation about the Sligo store, and if The Range would open in the Homebase unit in the... Continue Reading →