I was delighted to chat to Graham and Ruth for the podcast. They are two of the artists involved in Vivid Studio Gallery on John Street in Sligo town, and I'm a big fan of both their work. If you are on The Heart of Sligo Facebook group, you might have seen Graham's work: You... Continue Reading →
Cakes at the Spa at Castle Dargan, Sligo
Lucy and Jono gave me a voucher for Castle Dargan Hotel for my birthday back in February, and I finally got around to using it! I love spas and especially ones that have baths and hot tubs outside, there's something so special about being in a warm bath but being outdoors, watching the birds fly... Continue Reading →
The Gardens at Hazelwood House
I love visiting gardens, it's one of my happy places, and I love Hazelwood House in Sligo. I got to look inside it back in 2015 - you can read about it here. I haven't been inside the house since then, but I know there has been a huge amount of work done on the... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – Grá Bistro in Dromore West
I am very late to visit Grá Bistro, it's been on my list since they opened, and I finally got there at the weekend. It's very deceiving from the outside, as it looks quite small, and it's much bigger than I expected inside. I was welcomed by Joe Grogan, he runs the bistro along with... Continue Reading →
Miss Suzy Sligo – A Taste Sensation
I'm a little late to the party - as Miss Suzy is celebrating their first birthday this week, but I finally got there today and I will certainly be back. The food is amazing and the staff are wonderful! Miss Suzy is a Korean and Japanese restaurant offering sushi, nigiri, maki and other great dishes... Continue Reading →
The Cairde Arts Festival – A Conversation with Tara McGowan – the founder and director of the festival.
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →