Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →
A New Coffee Spot in Sligo – Dune Coffee and Cream
There's a lovely new coffee cart in Rosses Point, Sligo. Thanks to blog reader Carol who sent me an email to tell me about it. I headed out today to check it out - and I was very impressed to see that they not only serve coffee, but they also have aรงai bowls, smoothies, and... Continue Reading →
Focus on The Glasshouse Sligo
Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my websiteโs domain and storage, and... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Bealtaine Festival, 2026
May is the month of the Bealtaine Festival, this is a nationwide event, celebrating creativity in older people. Sligo has so many events taking place across the county, it's a great way to try something new, or make new connections. Sligo County Councilโs Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →
Sligo Comes Alive After 5
I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and thereโs always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with โGood Evening... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
The Irish Twitter family lost one of the good guys last night. I know thereโs a lot of hate out there for twitter, but there is also a strong Irish community. People who you might not have met in real life, but you have made connections with, people who look out for each other. Alan... Continue Reading →