Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... 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 aรงai 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 cafรฉ. 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 →
Focus on The Glasshouse Sligo
Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my websiteโs domain and storage, and... 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 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 →