It's another dark August day in rural Sligo, and the schools go back next week, so that’s it for summer. The Irish tourist board really need to market Ireland as a place to visit to cool down! The tagline could be ‘Come to Ireland, the coolest place in Europe’. Sunday thoughts last week was great,... Continue Reading →
I love seeing businesses that are a bit different, so when I saw The Book Petal at Strandhill Peoples Market, I had to go over for a chat. Hannah makes the most beautiful flowers from paper! Isn't that just amazing? The business came about because Hannah was looking for a paper gift for her first... Continue Reading →
Update. Looking like it closed down - October 25The Pod has opened on Wine Street in Sligo, at the entrance to The Quayside Shopping Centre. I called in today to say hello and wish them the best of luck. The place has really been transformed, there's astro turf on the floor, cool lighting, and old... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to chat to Graham and Ruth for the podcast. They are two of the artists involved in Vivid Studio Gallery on John Street in Sligo town, and I'm a big fan of both their work. If you are on The Heart of Sligo Facebook group, you might have seen Graham's work: You... Continue Reading →
Most Sundays I write a blog post on Sunday Thoughts, it's mainly what I've been up to during the week. This time I decided to do a podcast of it instead, I'm not sure if anyone will listen, but here it is: I've crammed a lot into this week, and I talk about some of... Continue Reading →
My latest podcast interview is with Anthony Gray, from Hooked and Eala Bhan. Anthony tells me more about the Taste of Sligo Food Festival and also the Taste of Sligo Food Tours. He also talks about his favourite places in Sligo, the view from the 3rd tee at the golf club in Rosses Point sounds... Continue Reading →
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