This weeks Sligo shop is Rachel Murray Eyecare. It's an opticians located in Tobergal Lane, Sligo. Rachel is originally from Sligo and studied at Sligo Grammar School, she continued her studies in Manchester and her dream was to return to Sligo and open an Opticians. The dream came true in October 2013 when she opened... Continue Reading →
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2014
The Fleadh Cheoil is the world’s biggest and best traditional Irish music festival and will take place in Sligo between 10th-17th August 2014. It's a very exciting time for Sligo and I for one am delighted that so many people will get to see the beautiful area we live in. It's expected 300,000 people will... Continue Reading →
Yeats Day Mail Art Project 2014 – An Open Call For Submissions
WB Yeats was one of the most important poets of the 20th century. His work is known and lauded in many countries. He had a special affection for County Sligo, Republic of Ireland and his Nobel Prize medal is on display in the Sligo County Museum. Yeats Day on June 13 is a dawn to... Continue Reading →
The Bigger Picture – An Exhibition at Angelworld
The Bigger Picture, an exhibition of new painting by artist and Reiki healer, Ethel Mc Veigh at Angelworld on Friday 21st March - 6.30 - 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend the launch this evening at Angelworld - 2 Hyde Bridge, Sligo. Each painting, print and card lends healing energy to awaken your spiritual self... Continue Reading →
Kieran Quinn’s theme nights
Kieran Quinn had a fantastic night last night on the first of his theme nights. It was The Beatles last night...I'll post more photos later on but just to let you know there is a theme night for teenagers beginning. Based on his successful music themed nights over the last two years, piano man... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo (and Dromahair)
I've had a very busy weekend...and loads to tell you about over the next few days. I just want to point you in the direction of the St. Patrick's Day photos. I managed to get to four parades over two days. Do you remember Phil Collins when he did the UK and the American Live... Continue Reading →