It's a fairly quiet month regarding food news this month, there are some things of interest though, including a new restaurant opening and some jobs. There's also news from the new Sligo Festival - BrÃd Festival Sligo. The photo above is Beef and Bourbon Stew in Walker 1781, it was my first time to eat in... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's the first Sunday of 2024, and so it's the first Sunday Thoughts post of the year. Happy New Year to all of you, I just had a look at the blog stats for 2023, and it had over 107,000 views, which is the highest number since the blog began! Thanks to all of you... Continue Reading →
My Photos Feature at Sligo Train Station
It's my first blog post of 2024, so firstly a Happy New Year to all of you. My blog will be 15 years old next month! Time flies. It's been a great start to the new year, with my photos featuring on the 'Welcome to Sligo' sign at MacDiarmada Railway Station, aka Sligo Train Station.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Yes, today is Sunday, in case all the days have blurred into one. It's also New Year's Eve, and I'm gearing up for the annual family party - here's a look at last year's one: I wrote a post during the week about some of my highlights for 2023. It has been a real rollercoaster... Continue Reading →
A look back at 2023
As we come to the end of 2023 I'm taking a look back at my year, I'm just going to look at the highlights, and not focus on the low points. It's been quite a rollercoaster of a year, and there have been some great achievements for me. These are in no particular order: My... Continue Reading →
Christmas Day Events in Sligo 2023
I know that Christmas Day is not the same for everyone, and some of you might be looking for company. I've found some things of interest in County Sligo: Christmas Day Swim in Streedagh at 10am, in aid of The Neurology Support Centre and RNLI Beanieman Brews is open on Christmas Day from 10am-2pm at... Continue Reading →