It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of a housing crisis and yet in Ballisodare there is an apartment block that has been sitting empty for years. I’ve read several articles that state there are between 60 – 80 apartments, it’s hard to find out the correct number, but surely that could... Continue Reading →
Forest Bathing in Leitrim – The Wellbeing Sanctuary at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway
I have the most incredible spa experience to tell you about. Just a short drive from Carrick on Shannon is the most amazing oasis of calm. Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway is in Leitrim Village and is the perfect location to switch off and unwind, and as well as being a unique holiday destination where people can... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a mixed bag of a week, in many senses. There was an incredibly sad day, I'm not going to write about it because it's not my story to tell, but I just want to say I'm thinking of the people concerned, they'll know what I mean. Weather wise we had one day of... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – January 2024
It's a fairly quiet month regarding food news this month, there are some things of interest though, including a new restaurant opening and some jobs. There's also news from the new Sligo Festival - BrÃd Festival Sligo. The photo above is Beef and Bourbon Stew in Walker 1781, it was my first time to eat in... Continue Reading →
An unusual hardware shop in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon
“My name is Padraig Mulligan, we’ve been in business here since 1944. We are a pub and a hardware shop in Ballaghaderreen. My dad opened during the war, when things were hard to procure. Originally the business was a 6 day licence and we extended it to a 7 day licence, we open in the... Continue Reading →
The Hands of Sligo – Midwest Radio Interview
If you follow me on social media you'll know that I'm working on The Hands of Sligo project. Thanks so much to Tommy from Mid West Radio for chatting to me about the 'Hands of Sligo' Project. You can hear the interview here and find out how you can get involved. https://videopress.com/v/ORXPGS6U?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I got a... Continue Reading →