A new Business and Retail Summit taking place in Sligo this January aims to support local economies across the North West by helping businesses plan, adapt and futureproof for the year ahead. The North West Services Summit will take place on the 26th January 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, bringing together retail,... Continue Reading →
The 6th of January marks Nollaig na mBan — Women’s Christmas, also known as Little Christmas — and it traditionally signals the end of the Christmas season. My good friend, Dr Marion McGarry, has written a beautiful article exploring the origins and customs associated with the day, which you can read here:https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0102/1103975-nollaig-na-mban-january-6th-ireland-roots-traditions-customs/ I’ve noticed a... Continue Reading →
I was absolutely delighted to receive a message from Marleen at Angel and Gift World in Sligo town, letting me know they had a Christmas gift for me. This was the first time a business has ever sent me a Christmas present, and I was genuinely thrilled. I had recently seen a post about their... Continue Reading →
A Beloved Tradition Continues at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, January 2026 Following the tremendous success of Hansel & Gretel earlier this year, Sligo Hospital Musical Society is proud to announce its 2026 pantomime production — The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show will take place at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, from January 20 to January 24, 2026 and lots of the shows... Continue Reading →
WaveWalker Films and 3 Hot Whiskeys Films are proud to launch the trailer and poster for their new comedy-drama, Horseshoe, opening in Irish cinemas on December 5th. In Horseshoe, four estranged siblings return to their crumbling family home in the West of Ireland after the death of their father. As they attempt to navigate inheritance, grief and... Continue Reading →
Good news for anyone visiting The Model, Sligo — foam. has officially opened its doors there. They’ve taken over from Osta Café (who are still operating at their riverside location in town). If you’re not familiar with it, The Model, Sligo, is one of Ireland’s top contemporary art centres. It hosts exhibitions, events, film screenings,... Continue Reading →
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