I'm always excited to find out what The Glasshouse have up their sleeves. The food there is amazing, and when they announce a theme night, I know it's going to be incredible. Following on from their Curry night, and the North Carolina BBQ night, is the Mexican Fiesta night, and it's amazing! I was delighted... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – October 2025
Welcome to Sligo Food News. I’ve spotted a few things that I thought you might be interested in, so I thought I’d add them here. I also put a call out on my social media channels, and was sent some news, so happy reading! News The Driftwood in Rosses Point will host the Big Pink... Continue Reading →
Sligo Indoor Market – In Photos
I’m delighted that Sligo town has a brand new market. The Sligo Indoor Market opened in The Canopy Shopping Centre last Sunday (September 28th) and will run every Sunday until Christmas. It’s on from 11am - 4pm. Sligo lost two markets in the last year; Achonry Farmers Market and Strandhill People’s Market. Both markets were... Continue Reading →
Great News for the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote
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 →
Step into the Roaring 1920s-50s at Cairde’s Vintage Ball Fundraiser
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 Launches at The Canopy on Sunday 28th of September
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 →