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 →
The Ultimate Family Christmas Experience in Sligo: Santaโs Movigloo
If youโre looking for a magical experience this Christmas, you wonโt want to miss Santaโs Movigloo at the Art Deco in Ballymote. This wonderful event is brought to you by the team at the Hawkโs Well Theatre, Sligo, and I was delighted to go along for a sneak peek! As soon as I walked into... Continue Reading →
Sligo Hospital Musical Society Presents โThe Hunchback of Notre Dameโ
A Beloved Tradition Continues at the Hawkโs Well Theatre, January 2026 Following the tremendous success of Hansel & Gretel earlier this year, Sligo Hospital Musical Society is proud to announce its 2026 pantomime production โ The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show will take place at the Hawkโs Well Theatre, Sligo, from January 20 to January 24, 2026 and lots of the shows... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Oh, I am very glad that itโs Sunday, and also very happy that itโs the end of this month. November is meant to be a quiet month, filled with calm days, and cosy evenings. A month to prepare for the madness of December, well in my mind anyway. For me itโs been very busy and... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s Best Christmas Events 2025
There is so much happening in Sligo for Christmas. For Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day events click here. 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... Continue Reading →
Award-Winning North West Film HORSESHOE Set for Regional Release on December 5th
WaveWalker Films and 3 Hot Whiskeys Films are proud to launch the trailer and poster for their new comedy-drama, Horseshoe, opening in Irish cinemas on December 5th. In Horseshoe, four estranged siblings return to their crumbling family home in the West of Ireland after the death of their father. As they attempt to navigate inheritance, grief and... Continue Reading →