I've known Marleen for such a long time, and I was delighted to chat to her on the podcast, I call it an interview, but it's more of a chat. Marleen's passion for her business (I think in her case it's a vocation), shines through when you meet her. I hope you enjoy listening to... Continue Reading →
The Canopy, Sligo is committed to supporting local independent traders amidst rising commercial rents and debates about the future of town centres. To attract businesses, The Canopy offers short-term, flexible letting arrangements and bespoke kiosks. These new kiosks help reduce initial set-up costs for prospective tenants, smaller stores, and new local businesses. The team at... Continue Reading →
There has been a real buzz around social media about IKEA coming to Sligo. It's not actually an IKEA store that's coming, it's a plan and order point, and it will be in the old Vila unit in The Canopy (Johnston Court, Sligo). People have been thinking that they can buy things in the unit,... Continue Reading →
I've written the post of suggestions of favourite businesses and I thought I should really do my own, although I can't include every business that I like and use, but these are the ones that I love - in no particular order. Services Sligo Credit Union. They have saved me on a couple of occasions,... Continue Reading →
This post was compiled in January, 2023. I'm updating it now, so if you have any suggestions just let me know. I put a call out on my social media channels and on The Heart of Sligo Facebook group to find out what people's favourite businesses were in Sligo and I was inundated! Most of... Continue Reading →
Pepco opened in Sligo town last month, but I've only recently visited. It's a brilliant store, and well worth a look. It's located in the Cleveragh Retail Park (in the unit that Argos was in). It's a handy shopping centre there, it's close to town and there's free parking. You'll also find Mr. Price, ROM... Continue Reading →