I have to tell you about my visit to the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day. Due to other commitments I hadnโt been for a couple of years, but I got a chance to visit this year, to do a podcast for the Sligo PPN. Iโve been working on the Sligo Community Voices Podcast this year, and... Continue Reading →
The Taste of Sligo Food Festival Returns This Weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to Queen Maeve Square because the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its third year, the festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer in Sligo, bringing together some of the best food... Continue Reading →
Is Brad Pitt in Sligo?
If I had a euro for every person who's asked me this week, "Have you seen Brad Pitt yet?" I'd be a rich woman! The truth? No. I haven't seen him. And believe me, if I had, you'd all know about it by now! So, why Brad Pitt? His latest movie is filming in Mullaghmore... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – July 2026
Here we are again, with another Sligo Food News blog post. There is a different format this month, where businesses contacted me to tell me their news, thanks so much to all who did. News from The Glasshouse, Sligo Thursday Theme Menu in The Glasshouse Sligo Come and join us for a Thursday Night Special... Continue Reading →
My Visit to the Spanish Galleon in Sligo
There is such a buzz in Sligo about the Spanish Galleon replica, and it's wonderful to see it. Judging from all the photos and videos that I've seen on Social Media, I'm probably one of the last that has actually set foot on it! I booked my visit weeks ago, when I first saw it... Continue Reading →
Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Returns This June with Music, Maritime Heritage and Family Fun
The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19thโ21st June, sailing into its 16thย year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration toย the heart of the local area.ย 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 →