The Sligo Christmas Fayre takes place this weekend. If you missed the fun today it's on again tomorrow from 10am - 6pm in the Stephen's Street car park. There are all kinds of wonderful stalls, so you can get all your Christmas gifts in one place. Be sure to check out the Sligo Animal Rescue... Continue Reading →
Kieran Quinn’s debut album launch
Today was the launch of Kieran Quinn's debut album 'Not Just Black and White'. A great crowd turned out to the Liber bookshop to buy the album and listen to Kieran and friends play a few songs from it. The album is great and would make a perfect Christmas gift for anyone (or for yourself!).... Continue Reading →
Thank you Dr. Oetker!
I won a competition on twitter last week for a Dr. Oetker baking hamper. It arrived today and it's fantastic! Loads of goodies in it. Rocket-dog was very impressed as well. We decided to make cakes right away to try out all the lovely products! Here's the recipe we used: 175g butter 175g caster sugar... Continue Reading →
The Forge Mice on Tour
A couple of months ago I took the 'forge mice' made by the very talented Michael Budd on a tour of Sligo before they went to their new home in the UK. They were very well behaved and no bother at all 😉 I did, however, get some odd looks from people who saw me.....but... Continue Reading →
Victorian Christmas at Strokestown Park
Today I went along to Strokestown Park for their Victorian Christmas Experience. It was a really magical experience and I didn't even have any kids with me!! As soon as your approach the entrance to Strokestown there are signs of Christmas. There was an elf to welcome everyone just outside the cafe. The children were... Continue Reading →
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas – Sligo style
Well there has been an awful lot of will they, won't they with regard to the Christmas lights in Sligo. The tree was lit up last night but there was talk that the council couldn't afford lights for the town. Some shopkeepers have done a wonderful job with lighting up their shops but the town... Continue Reading →
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