The end of another week, and it's been such lovely weather for October, not really October weather because it's been so mild. That changed today and there was a real nip in the air, but watching the sunrise and the mist lifting this morning was beautiful. Things are grand, plans being made for the Hands... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Carrowgarry Farm, Sligo
One of the things I love most about living in the North West of Ireland is finding out about the wonderful enterprises that surround us. Family run businesses that are at the heart of our community, and they really deserve to be shouted about. One of those is Carrowgarry Farm in Beltra, Sligo, and I... Continue Reading →
World Mental Health Day 2023
Today is World Mental Health Day and if you are a regular reader of the blog you’ll know that I’ve had depression and still have anxiety. Before I get into the post of some things that helped me, I want to mention Mental Health Ireland, who kindly sent me out a gift - pictured above.... Continue Reading →
Social Farming in Sligo – Quarryfield Farm
I'm a big fan of Quarryfield Farm, they are run by a lovely family, and I've previously written about them for Sligo Now magazine and for the blog. I also have fond memories of being chased down a field by a ram! But that's a story for another day. Today I want to tell you... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – October 2023
Welcome to this month's edition of Sligo Food news. The images above feature some of the food I've eaten out last month. The Biscoff Ice Cream Sundae and the loaded cheese fries were at Flipside, the bottom left is the Acai Bowl at Dock 84, and the bottom right are hot cakes at Tempo. Something... Continue Reading →
TÃr na nÓg Sligo reopens with new owners
There was much sadness when TÃr na nÓg closed last July, due to Mary, Nora, John retiring. When I spoke to Mary, before the shop closed, she was hoping that someone would take on the shop. The good news is that it has now been reopened by Jocelyn and Cathal. I called into the shop... Continue Reading →