Ballymote Castle is Open

There's great news for those of you in Sligo, as Ballymote Castle is now open to the public. It's open every day from 10am - 5pm and admission is free. Well done to Ballymote Area Development Group workers, community groups and the OPW for getting the castle back open. There's a great heritage trail in... Continue Reading →

A special morning in South Sligo

I had the most magical morning in South Sligo, I spent some time with Martina, who runs Nature Inspires. I'd been following the Nature Inspires Facebook page for sometime and I love the adventures of Archie the Pig and Dipsy the Duck and I really wanted to meet them, and was thrilled to get the... Continue Reading →

Sligo Children’s Community Garden

If you are a regular visitor to the blog you'll know how much I like discovering new places, especially in Sligo. Well I say new, the Sligo Children's Community Garden (SCCG) has been running since 2020, it's a place where children and families can play, learn and grow. With a focus on biodiversity, sustainability and... Continue Reading →

Soak Bath Salts is a Winner!

I'm always looking for positive Sligo stories that I can share on the blog and over the recent months I've really enjoyed following the Soak Bath Salts Instagram account. I was delighted when I saw that this local business won the Best Sleep Wellness section of the Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards. Read about... Continue Reading →

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