I know that some people are looking for things to do on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Here are a few things that I've noticed. Christmas Day Sligo Parkrun 9.30am Doorly Park. Opposite the Cleveragh Retail Park. Find out more about Sligo Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/sligo/ 10am The annual Streedagh Swim in aid of Focus... Continue Reading →
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival has officially announced its dates for 2026, running from February 9th to 14th, and organisers are already encouraging people to snap up what they say is the “Perfect Christmas Gift – The Gift of Laughter”. Now firmly established as one of the most popular comedy festivals in the West... Continue Reading →
If you love beautiful knitwear, The Woollen Market is an absolute must-visit, whether you pop into their stores in Sligo, Ennis or Westport, or browse their thoughtfully curated collections online. I recently stopped by in person and was blown away by the craftsmanship and variety. There truly is something for everyone, including gorgeous pieces for... Continue Reading →
A Beloved Tradition Continues at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, January 2026 Following the tremendous success of Hansel & Gretel earlier this year, Sligo Hospital Musical Society is proud to announce its 2026 pantomime production — The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show will take place at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, from January 20 to January 24, 2026 and lots of the shows... Continue Reading →
There is so much happening in Sligo for Christmas. For Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day events click here. I put a call out on my social media channels and got a few messages, so I went looking and found so many more. If there's anything that I've missed, send me an email valrobus@gmail.com and... Continue Reading →
Good news for anyone visiting The Model, Sligo — foam. has officially opened its doors there. They’ve taken over from Osta Café (who are still operating at their riverside location in town). If you’re not familiar with it, The Model, Sligo, is one of Ireland’s top contemporary art centres. It hosts exhibitions, events, film screenings,... Continue Reading →
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