There are places that feel untouched, and then thereโs Sligo. Tucked along Irelandโs Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the countryโs most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. Itโs often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
Choosing Presence Over Scrolling: A Small Change That Transformed My Mornings
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 →
Stepping Behind the Scenes with the Sligo Drama Circle
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 →
Irish Film, Close to Home – Cinema North West
Thereโs 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. Thatโs exactly whatโs... Continue Reading →
A Conversation on Storytelling for the Dot.Rural Project
Sometimes I get invited to do some very interesting things, and sometimes they are a bit scary, but I'm always someone who will try different things, even if they do scare me. I was delighted to be invited by The Food Hub to take part in the Dot.Rural Digital Bites webinar series recently, it gave... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – April, 2026
I wasn't going to do a Sligo Food News blog post this month, it takes such a lot of time, but there is such a lot of news this month - so here we are. Also, I had to share the cutest coffee that I've ever had! It was made by Julia in The Gate... Continue Reading →