I’ve written about the Atlantic Technological University Period Promise Campaign before, I heard Yvonne Kennedy, the Healthy Campus coordinator at ATU Sligo, speak about it at the Sligo Women in Business Network event in September. You can read that blog post here. On March 4th, 2025, ATU Sligo launched Period Promise, the first campus-wide Healthy... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day 2025 with the Sligo Women in Business Network
Sometimes, so much of life is spent behind a computer, that I forget there is a world out there, and that there are people who understand, and empathise. Today, I went along to the Hawk’s Well Theatre, for the International Women’s Day 2025 with the Sligo Women in Business Network.This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action” – a... Continue Reading →
Lauren’s Patisserie Opens in Sligo Town
There’s some great news for those of you who love cakes and coffee, Lauren’s Patisserie has opened her beautiful new patisserie in Adelaide Street, Sligo town. It’s perfect for those of you heading into work, as the shop opens at 8am, so you can grab a coffee and a treat before you head to the... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day – and the Heart of Sligo Day 2025
Valentine's Day is the day that I've chosen to run the Heart of Sligo Day, it's a day to encourage people to share their love of Sligo on social media, using the #heartofsligo tag. You can share your Sligo photos, videos, business, art, food, anything goes, as long as it's positive. I've also noticed a... Continue Reading →
The SO Funny Sligo Comedy Festival – February 2025
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival promises 6 days of Laughs across venues around the town and county. There is something for all ages with nightly stand up gigs, a family comedy magic show, comedy quiz, the Ha Ha Hawk’s Well award night for new talent, an Art Exhibition + more! I was delighted to... Continue Reading →
The Bríd Festival Sligo 2025
‘Bríd Festival Sligo’ a creative arts festival celebrating St Brigid, her energy, spirt and ingenuity.A forward thinker ahead of her time, St Brigid’s creativity, enterprise, mysticism, and links to ecology are the influences behind this years Festival. The Bríd Festival Sligo is funded and supported by Sligo County Council Arts Service & Creative Ireland (Sligo).... Continue Reading →