I love seeing businesses that are a bit different, so when I saw The Book Petal at Strandhill Peoples Market, I had to go over for a chat. Hannah makes the most beautiful flowers from paper! Isn't that just amazing? The business came about because Hannah was looking for a paper gift for her first... Continue Reading →
The Canopy, Sligo supports local independent traders – introducing The Little Fox, Wild Essence and The Health Bar
The Canopy, Sligo is committed to supporting local independent traders amidst rising commercial rents and debates about the future of town centres. To attract businesses, The Canopy offers short-term, flexible letting arrangements and bespoke kiosks. These new kiosks help reduce initial set-up costs for prospective tenants, smaller stores, and new local businesses. The team at... Continue Reading →
Prepared to be Ami-azed
I had such a fun experience recently, and I’m excited to tell you all about it. I love cars and we bought a Renault Zoe EV from Kevin Egan Cars a few years ago. I was quite dubious about electric vehicles, but I fell in love with the Zoe, it’s a pleasure to drive it,... Continue Reading →
IKEA Plan and Order Point Coming to Sligo
There has been a real buzz around social media about IKEA coming to Sligo. It's not actually an IKEA store that's coming, it's a plan and order point, and it will be in the old Vila unit in The Canopy (Johnston Court, Sligo). People have been thinking that they can buy things in the unit,... Continue Reading →
Screwfix Opens in Sligo
Sligo's newest shop opened recently, Screwfix is in Unit 12 of the Sligo Retail Park in Carraroe, next to Petstop. The best way that I can describe the shop is that it's a very similar layout to Argos but for tradespeople, so you'll hardware items, power tools etc, with most of the products behind the... Continue Reading →
Discover the Magic – Mc G Cakes in the Heart of Sligo Town
Transforming the Style Emporium Unit on Grattan Street in Sligo into a festive haven, Mc G Cakes' pop-up shop radiates enchantment, nestled beside the Record Room and across from Cordners shoes. Themed "Discover the magic," this whimsical wonderland invites customers to witness the allure of Christmas through a captivating village window, where trains rhythmically chug... Continue Reading →