I heard late last night that Achonry Farmers Market will be having their final market this Saturday (Oct. 12th). The statement below was put up on their Facebook page: I'm absolutely heartbroken to read this. Achonry Farmers Market wasn't just a market, it was a community; a family, a place where everyone was welcome, a... Continue Reading →
My Sligo Suggestions of Walks and Drives
If you are looking for some lovely walks and drives in County Sligo here are some of my suggestions. I hope you enjoy them. Tubbercurry Trail The Tubbercurry Trail. Just outside Tubbercurry town on the road to Ballina, next to the Homeland store. A lovely flat walk, perfect for stretching the legs and a section... Continue Reading →
Experience – Exposure – Education – Sligo Women in Business at the ATU Sligo
I went along to the ATU Sligo today for the Experience - Exposure - Education event. I'm always interested in listening to what other people have to say, and I always believe that we can learn so much from others, and that was one of the many things that was said today. At the start... Continue Reading →
Oak Moon Cafe – Sligo’s Evening Cafe
An evening cafe has recently opened in Sligo town, I think this is a great idea for people who want to meet-up somewhere that isn't a pub. Oak Moon Cafe is located in the Yeats Memorial Building on Hyde Bridge. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there's a selection of books and board games.... Continue Reading →
Culture Night Sligo, 2024
Culture Night is back on September 20th and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all – completely free! There are events for all ages, and all interests. There are a lot... Continue Reading →
The Gatelodge Coffee Shop, Sligo
The Gate Lodge recently opened in Doorly Park, Sligo town, it's a coffee shop and tourist information centre, and it's great to see this lovely building open to the public. The coffee shop is run by the Cranmore Abbeyquarter Community Centre, and it was lovely to meet Christina and the rest of the staff there.... Continue Reading →