I had a blog post up of the Sligo parades and some other events, but I see people clicking on posts from previous years, listing the Leitrim and Roscommon parades. So, I decided to add all the times and locations here. Sunday, March 17th. Sligo The Sligo town St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Markets
It can be hard finding information online and although I've written several times about the individual markets I thought it would be handy to have all the information in one place - and a map so you can see how to get there. The markets are on every weekend and they are well worth a... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in County Sligo
St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday, March 17th, and there are parades taking place in seven locations in County Sligo. All the times are below: The Sligo town St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at 12 noon Grange parade 2pm "Two Village" St. Patrick's Day Parade will be on SUNDAY 17th March starting at: 1pm in... Continue Reading →
The Lilliput Way in Roscommon
I'm always looking for interesting things to visit and feature on the blog and I've discovered a fantastic walk, just a short drive from Roscommon Town. The Lilliput Way is in Kilteevan and it's part of the Cloonlarge Bog Walk, which is a looped walk around the peatlands. It's a lovely scenic walk, there wasn't... Continue Reading →
A Spa Day for the Bank Holiday
I had a lovely day today, I booked a muscle soak bath in the Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone. I love the spa, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, and I always feel at ease there. I was early (as usual), and the hotel coffee shop wasn't open, but Emily on reception kindly gave... Continue Reading →
Going Underground in Fermanagh
I have the most amazing place to tell you about, and it's not far from Sligo at all, but it's like visiting another world! Imagine visiting a place that's over 340 million years old! You can do just that when you visit the Marble Arch Caves. The caves are located between Blacklion and Enniskillen and... Continue Reading →