The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival has officially announced its dates for 2026, running from February 9th to 14th, and organisers are already encouraging people to snap up what they say is the “Perfect Christmas Gift – The Gift of Laughter”. Now firmly established as one of the most popular comedy festivals in the West... Continue Reading →
If you love beautiful knitwear, The Woollen Market is an absolute must-visit, whether you pop into their stores in Sligo, Ennis or Westport, or browse their thoughtfully curated collections online. I recently stopped by in person and was blown away by the craftsmanship and variety. There truly is something for everyone, including gorgeous pieces for... Continue Reading →
There is so much happening in Sligo for Christmas. I put a call out on my social media channels and got a few messages, so I went looking and found so many more. If there's anything that I've missed, send me an email valrobus@gmail.com and I'll add it. Be sure to keep a look at... Continue Reading →
Sligo On Ice has returned to Sligo town, and I headed over to see what it’s all about. It’s a proper ice-skating rink—no plastic “ice” here—and it’s absolutely brilliant! Years ago, I used to skate regularly (back when I was younger and a lot more flexible!), but this time I struggled right from the start…... Continue Reading →
I headed off bright and early on Friday (Halloween), in the hope of seeing the Samhain sunrise at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. I say bright, it was actually dark, which should have given me a clue about the sun (or lack of it). Samhain means Summers End and is also the start of Winter, it falls... Continue Reading →
What do President Michael D. Higgins, The Traitors and SpongeBob SquarePants have in common? You can see them all at the Easkey Scarecrow Festival in Sligo! It's such a wonderful event, which encourages the people of Easkey, and the surrounding areas, to unleash their creative side, and come up with something wonderful. It's well worth... Continue Reading →
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