It’s the last Sunday of 2025, I almost typed 2024 then! It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and I’m lucky to have dragged myself away from Ancestry - more on that later. I hope Christmas was everything that you wanted it to be. I know it’s not an easy time for some people.... Continue Reading →
Christmas and St. Stephen’s Day 2025 Activities in Sligo (and one in Ballina)
I know that some people are looking for things to do on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Here are a few things that I've noticed. Christmas Day Sligo Parkrun 9.30am Doorly Park. Opposite the Cleveragh Retail Park. Find out more about Sligo Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/sligo/ 10am The annual Streedagh Swim in aid of Focus... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, it’s hard to believe that it’s the last Sunday before Christmas, there was such a huge buildup to it, and now it’s finally here. It’s also Winter Solstice today, and it’s a reminder that the days get longer from now on, and we are gradually moving away from the darkness. I don’t know... Continue Reading →
So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival 2026 Promises the Perfect Christmas Gift – A Full Week of Laughter Across Sligo Town and County!
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival has officially announced its dates for 2026, running from February 9th to 14th, and organisers are already encouraging people to snap up what they say is the “Perfect Christmas Gift – The Gift of Laughter”. Now firmly established as one of the most popular comedy festivals in the West... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Best Christmas Sandwiches You Must Try
I'm a big fan of Christmas sandwiches, and some of the Sligo businesses are serving lovely ones, and not just sandwiches, there are some loads fries, and more on offer. I put a call out on my social media channels, not too many of the businesses got back to me, but a few readers did,... Continue Reading →
Reflections on a Week of Healing and Exploration
I didn’t get to post a Sunday Thoughts blog post yesterday, I had one half-typed, but the motivation left me. So, I’m back with a Monday one today, and hopefully I’ll actually finish this one. It’s been a great week (apart from the weather at times), but sure we are well used to the weather.... Continue Reading →