I have to tell you about my visit to the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day. Due to other commitments I hadnโt been for a couple of years, but I got a chance to visit this year, to do a podcast for the Sligo PPN. Iโve been working on the Sligo Community Voices Podcast this year, and... Continue Reading →
A Saturday Morning in Swinford
Swinford in County Mayo isn't too far from home, and revisiting the Swinford Indoor Market has been on my list for a while. It's been years since I was there, and I'd also spotted a new cafรฉ in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Cafรฉ. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
Families – Looking for Something to Do This August? Under 18s Get Free Entry to OPW Heritage Sites
If you are looking for affordable days out with the kids this August, here's one that's worth knowing about. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced that all visitors under the age of 18 will receive free admission to participating OPW heritage sites throughout August. Previously, the scheme only applied to younger children, so... Continue Reading →
Cong Food Festival 2026
I headed off to Cong Food Festival this weekend after seeing it popping up all over social media. Free admission was an added bonus - donations were given to local charities. I got there nice and early because, as anyone who knows me will tell you, crowds and I aren't the best of friends. It... Continue Reading →
Top July Activities in Sligo You Can’t Miss
If you're looking for things to do in Sligo this July, here are just some of my suggestions. You can also visit my Things to Do in Sligo Blog post to see some more suggestions: https://magnumlady.com/2025/07/04/things-to-do-in-sligo/ Take the Sligo Town Walking Tour The Sligo Town Walking tour is back this summer. Whether you're visiting for... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s Picnic Experience at The Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone
I was recently invited by Visit Sligo to experience the picnic offering from The Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone, part of the wonderful Sligo Picnic initiative created by Sligo Food Trail and Visit Sligo. The campaign encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of Sligo's finest food while exploring the county's spectacular landscapes. I... Continue Reading →