I paid a return trip to the village in Glen Wood. This village is really no more than two or three cottages, it's hidden away in the middle of a forest and hasn't really gained much attention until recently. The forestry are doing some work around there so the place has been opened up, no... Continue Reading →
With certain restrictions easing from April 12th it means that we will be able to travel within our counties. I’m very excited because I haven’t been to the seaside or some of my favourite places for a while, I’ve written this post so those of you who live in Sligo might find inspiration, or if... Continue Reading →
In a world of bad news there is a bit of good news as Sligo's first refill station shop opened today in Tubbercurry. From the Ground Up 2020 is a local business with sustainability as their main focus. They provide eco friendly, plastic free and organic products with Sligo's very first refill station. Regulars to... Continue Reading →
If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →
Some months ago I nominated Coolaney to the Today FM #soundtown campaign. I was delighted that although Coolaney didn't win the overall prize, it was a November winner and I got to tell Alison Curtis about our wonderful village. I'm very grateful I got the opportunity to put the spotlight on our very special village.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I go to places that just take my breath away, places that are so special I want to tell the world about them. Today I visited one of those places. I'd seen some posts on Social Media about a red bus in the heart of the Ox Mountains in Sligo and because I'm nosey... Continue Reading →
