I have to tell you about my visit to the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day. Due to other commitments I hadn’t been for a couple of years, but I got a chance to visit this year, to do a podcast for the Sligo PPN. I’ve been working on the Sligo Community Voices Podcast this year, and... Continue Reading →
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 café in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Café. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19th–21st June, sailing into its 16th year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of the local area. Organised by volunteers from the RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat, the festival celebrates maritime heritage and community spirit through traditional sea shanties, live performances, family activities... Continue Reading →