There is a hidden gem in Sligo and it's a place that you really need to visit. Nestled in the Bricklieve Mountains, close to Carrowkeel Megalithic Complex, you will find a very special place. The Sai Sanctuary was founded in 1991 as a rest home for donkeys and ponies. The Sanctuary’s aim is to provide... Continue Reading →
Roasted & Toasted – Drive-thru Coffee in Sligo
If you are travelling on the N15 Sligo to Donegal Road you will probably have noticed the green building at the former filling station, it's now a drive-thru coffee bar. I went along to chat to wish Sean all the best with his new venture. At the moment he's serving coffees and ice cream, but... Continue Reading →
A look at Branley’s Yard, Sligo
Whether you’re a resident of Sligo or just passing through on a touring vacation, Branley’s Yard is a must visit location. You’ll find this haven of creativity just outside Sligo town, in Rathcormac on the N15. Be sure to put it on your list of places to visit. I was there recently and went on... Continue Reading →
Glencar Lake Reflections
https://videopress.com/v/siW2M421?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true There's something so soothing about the water, just being near it helps me to relax. After a few busy days and some lousy weather I was delighted to see a bright day so I headed to Glencar Lake. The lake is on the border of County Sligo and County Leitrim - although the waterfall... Continue Reading →
The Cloonamahon Native Woodland Park, Sligo
I saw a post recently on the Collooney Greenway Support Group about the Cloonamahon Woodland Park in Sligo and I decided to go and have a look for myself. The park is fairly new but it's a lovely walk even as it is at the moment. Western Forestry Co-op hosted a series of Open Days... Continue Reading →
I’m in The Sockies 2023
I'm delighted to be in the very long list of nominations for the Sockies 2023 in the category of Social Media Campaign: Non-professionals. This was for the Heart of Sligo Campaign which was held on St. Valentine's Day and got a reach of over 12 million! It was a really wonderful day, and heartwarming to... Continue Reading →