I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angela’s Campus at the end of November, but I didn't have the chance to visit until today. Jessie herself will be familiar to plenty of people. If you visited Strandhill People’s Market, you’ll know her from... Continue Reading →
Just outside Sligo town is Ballisodare, so many people drive through it on their way to work, but it's a wonderful place to stop and spend a while, and recently I've found myself there quite often, so here are some suggestions of things to do. The Union Wood walk in Ballisodare is a gentle, family-friendly... Continue Reading →
There are places that feel untouched, and then there’s Sligo. Tucked along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the country’s most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. It’s often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
Before reading The Wellbeing Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life by Dr Janine van Someren, my mornings used to begin the same way: reaching for my phone and scrolling without thinking. It's not a great way to start the morning, I ended up doom scrolling and going down various rabbit holes.... Continue Reading →
There are some weeks where everything just clicks - where community, creativity, and conversation come together in a way that reminds you why local stories matter so much. This was one of those weeks. I had the pleasure of meeting Damien from Sligo Drama Circle, on behalf of Sligo PPN, for the Sligo Community Voices... Continue Reading →
There’s something magical about cinema arriving where you least expect it. Not the rush of a multiplex, or the sticky-floor familiarity of a Friday night blockbuster, but something softer.. A gathering. A shared story. A room, hall, or arts centre, where people come together not just to watch, but to feel something. That’s exactly what’s... Continue Reading →
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