I was delighted to hear the news that the Hawk’s Well Theatre, in partnership with Sligo County Council, will be the principal tenant and operator of the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote. The Art Deco Theatre was originally called the Abbey Cinema, and it was built in the late 1940s. The cinema closed in1975, and sat idle for over... Continue Reading →
Get ready to don your finest vintage attire and dance the night away as Cairde Sligo Arts Festival presents the Vintage Ball Fundraiser on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the stunning Temple House Estate. This glamorous evening of vintage music and performances will raise vital funds to support and expand Cairde’s 2026 arts programme. The... Continue Reading →
Sligo Indoor Market - A New Home for Local Crafters and Traders Update - I visited the market on October 5th - and you can see my photos here. Sligo’s vibrant market scene is making a comeback. Following the closure of a large Sunday market earlier this year, dozens of local artisans, producers, and craftspeople... Continue Reading →
Culture Night is back on Friday, September 19th and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all – completely free! There are events for all ages, and all interests. There are a... Continue Reading →
If you follow the blog, you’ll know that I was looking for a sponsor. The blog has been running for over 16 years, and I share my love for Sligo and beyond on it, but it was costing me money to keep the blog going. As well, of course, as time. I was hoping that... Continue Reading →
I have so many blogs to catch up on, and so many things to tell you all about. If you follow me on social media, you’ll know that my daughter Lucy is getting married soon. I had a few different treats lined up for her as a ‘mini mother and daughter hen’, and a visit... Continue Reading →
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