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 →
Never Lose Hope – An Uplifting Interview with Anna from Oxyzone Sligo
I met with Anna from Oxyzone Sligo recently, and we had a wonderful chat, not just about Anna's business, but also her personal story. Anna had an accident and was in chronic pain for years, and she discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, it helped her so much that she opened the first commercial mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy... Continue Reading →
My Mental Health Talk in Ballisodare Women’s Shed
I was delighted to be invited along to chat to Ballisodare Women's Shed about my mental health experience, and some of the things that helped me. I had a short chat with Terry about the Women's Shed, and you can listen to the podcast to find out how you can join, and also about the... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Saffon’s Garden – One of the Secret Gardens of Sligo
I love visiting gardens and spending time in nature, it's something I don't do enough of, because it's just so relaxing; watching the bees go about their work, and listening to the bird song. Saffron has the most beautiful garden, located on the Sligo/Roscommon border, and she is part of the Secret Gardens of Sligo... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →
My Interview with Rachel from The Little Fox
Rachel from The Little Fox was on my podcast course, and I was delighted to interview her to find out more about her business. You can hear her story on the podcast. Rachel explains more about her business, and tells me how her rescue dog Jack inspired the brand. The Little Fox helps customers who... Continue Reading →