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 →
My Interview with Marleen from Angel and Gift World in Sligo
I've known Marleen for such a long time, and I was delighted to chat to her on the podcast, I call it an interview, but it's more of a chat. Marleen's passion for her business (I think in her case it's a vocation), shines through when you meet her. I hope you enjoy listening to... Continue Reading →
An Interview with Graham and Ruth from Vivid Art Gallery and Studio
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 →