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 Councilโs 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 thereโs 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 โGood Evening... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafรฉ – Jessie’s
I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angelaโs 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 Peopleโs Market, youโll know her from... Continue Reading →
A Conversation on Storytelling for the Dot.Rural Project
Sometimes I get invited to do some very interesting things, and sometimes they are a bit scary, but I'm always someone who will try different things, even if they do scare me. I was delighted to be invited by The Food Hub to take part in the Dot.Rural Digital Bites webinar series recently, it gave... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – April, 2026
I wasn't going to do a Sligo Food News blog post this month, it takes such a lot of time, but there is such a lot of news this month - so here we are. Also, I had to share the cutest coffee that I've ever had! It was made by Julia in The Gate... Continue Reading →
Sunset Strip Lands in Sligo – And Itโs Unmissable
I was absolutely delighted to be invited along to the opening night of Rock of Ages at the Hawkโs Well Theatre. It was so kind of Karen Gordon to extend the invitation. Iโm often asked to promote events, but itโs not very often that I actually get invited along to experience them, so it really... Continue Reading →