Charlie Bird on Croagh Patrick by artist Niall O’Loughlin. Thanks to IMNDA for permission to use. On Saturday April 2nd, Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House. Due to Charlie’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, the climb will be an immense challenge but he is... Continue Reading →
Two Sligo Walking Challenges for 2022
We are blessed to have some of the most beautiful scenery in County Sligo, so why not make the most of it and take part in one or two organised walking challenges? Caves of Keash I recently spotted the Castle 2 Cave Camino, this will take place on Easter Saturday and is organised by Eastern... Continue Reading →
Shop Sligo
I'm hosting a #shopsligo day on social media next Friday the 26th. Share your favourite shops, artists and craftspeople, using the #shopsligo tag. We'll tell everyone how much Sligo has to offer.If you run a business in Sligo, please join in too. As this is only run by me, it'll mainly be on Twitter, but... Continue Reading →
Andy Parsons; Patience
Sometimes you go to an art exhibition that speaks to your soul. One that moves you and takes you back to days spent in hospital corridors and nursing homes. Hours sitting beside a bed, listening to rattling breathing. Being handed tea and biscuits. Remembering kind words and sympathy. Looking at walking frames without owners. Hearing... Continue Reading →
The Quayside Autumn Market, Sligo – Coming Soon
There's great news as The Quayside Autumn Market will open on Friday 29th of October and will be on every Friday until (and including) Friday the 26th November. Open from 10am until closing time. After that you can find The Quayside Christmas Market from the 3rd - 24th December and it'll be open 7 days... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Dock 84
There's great news in Sligo as Dock 84 opened their doors, they are located in the old Lyons Mill in Finisklin, at the other side of the Lidl carpark. You can read more about the restoration of the mill here. I was meeting a friend today so I suggested we try it out and I... Continue Reading →