I asked my blog readers and social media followers about their favourite places in Sligo for coffee and cake, and I got some wonderful suggestions. I did ask for people not to suggest a place that they are affiliated with, but I have no way of checking, so keep this in mind. There are some... Continue Reading →
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 →
I've previously featured Jimmy's Coffee in Swinford on the blog, and I was delighted to see that they'd opened a branch in a former filling station in Ballina, Mayo. It's named The Biden Corner, as it opened the same week as President Joe Biden came to visit Ballina. There's a lovely outdoor seated area at... Continue Reading →
If you are travelling on the N15 Sligo to Donegal Road you will probably have noticed the green building at the former filling station, it's now a drive-thru coffee bar. I went along to chat to wish Sean all the best with his new venture. At the moment he's serving coffees and ice cream, but... Continue Reading →
A few things that I like at the moment, not a sponsored post - I just really like these things and thought you might too 🙂 Rice Krispie Fudge Squares from Whiteside's SuperValu, Ballisodare, Sligo. I just tried a sample of these today and had to buy some because they were delicious. Think of a... Continue Reading →
Today I went on an introduction to becoming a Barista course - that's barista as in the coffee not barrister as in the court (sadly). I still don't know what I'd like to be when I 'grow up' so it's nice to explore options. I tried my hand at coffee-making when we had the pop-up... Continue Reading →
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