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 →
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 →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe – Lough Gill Brewery
I was in town bright and early this morning, for an event in Doorly Park, so I got a chance to call to Lough Gill Brewery to check out Sligo's newest café. The brewery used to have a coffee cart, run by their sister company Brew & Barrel in Queen Maeve Square, but they've now... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Bealtaine Festival, 2026
May is the month of the Bealtaine Festival, this is a nationwide event, celebrating creativity in older people. Sligo has so many events taking place across the county, it's a great way to try something new, or make new connections. Sligo County Council’s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →
Sligo Comes Alive After 5
I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and there’s always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with “Good Evening... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Café – Jessie’s
I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angela’s Campus at the end of November, but I didn't have the chance to visit until today. Jessie herself will be familiar to plenty of people. If you visited Strandhill People’s Market, you’ll know her from... Continue Reading →