I decided to run a #heartofsligo day on social media, so that people could share their love of Sligo on St. Valentine's Day, and also a way of launching the new hashtag I'm using. I'm delighted that the campaign got a 12.1 million reach, especially as it was a quiet enough day. It really shows... Continue Reading →
Share your love for Sligo and Leitrim this Valentine’s Day
I've decided to do a special day on social media this St. Valentine's Day, and share my Sligo and Leitrim photos and stories online. I'll mainly be on twitter, but I'll also share some posts on my other platforms, and I'd love you to join in. All you have to do is share some of... Continue Reading →
Some Suggestions for Sligo Town
I asked the members of the Love Sligo Facebook group what they would like to see in Sligo town, and there was a great discussion. I'm posting the suggestions here, let me know what you think. Personally I'd love to see a market alongside the river. There used to be a French Market there years... Continue Reading →
A Saturday in Strandhill
It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
It's been another bumper year for the blog, with over 100,000 views, and I thank all of you who leave comments or read the blog. When I started it in 2009 I had no idea that it would be so popular, and that's all down to you, my loyal readers. In this post I'll share... Continue Reading →
An Afternoon at The Ocean Sands Hotel
I was delighted to invited along to The Ocean Sands Hotel for afternoon tea, and a tour of their spa. If you read the blog, you'll know that afternoon tea is one of my favourite hobbies, and it's been ages since I went for one. The Ocean Sands Hotel is a four star hotel located... Continue Reading →