Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Returns This June with Music, Maritime Heritage and Family Fun

The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19th–21st June, sailing into its 16th year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of the local area. Organised by volunteers from the RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat, the festival celebrates maritime heritage and community spirit through traditional sea shanties, live performances, family activities... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2026 0

A Weekend of Little Detours

I had a lovely weekend out and about in Sligo, and it was so enjoyable I thought I'd tell you about it. I had no real plan on Saturday morning other than to see where the road took me. The weather wasn't great, but if I let the weather dictate what I did, I wouldn't... Continue Reading →

June 3, 2026 2

Sligo’s Newest Café – Jill’s Kitchen at Laura’s

If you live in Sligo, chances are you know Jill. She spent 34 years running the much-loved Drumcliffe Tea House before finally hanging up her apron. After five years away, Jill is back with Jill’s Kitchen at Laura’s in Carney. The village of Carney is just off the N15 - heading to Lissadell. Step through... Continue Reading →

May 31, 2026 1

Discover Sligo’s New Picnic Experience at The Diamond Coast Hotel

Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at €18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.

May 25, 2026 1

A New Coffee Spot – Dream Coffee Sligo

I’d been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, it’s one of those places that... Continue Reading →

May 6, 2026 0

A New Coffee Spot in Sligo – Dune Coffee and Cream

There's a lovely new coffee cart in Rosses Point, Sligo. Thanks to blog reader Carol who sent me an email to tell me about it. I headed out today to check it out - and I was very impressed to see that they not only serve coffee, but they also have açai bowls, smoothies, and... Continue Reading →

May 4, 2026 1

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