A blog post is being compiled for Leitrim community groups, similar to a previous one for Sligo. It highlights various local organizations offering workshops, support groups, arts and crafts, sports, and volunteering opportunities. Community involvement is encouraged via a feedback form for group submissions. Thank you to contributing members.
Explore Sligo: Community and Social Groups for Everyone
When I first started Sligo Hub, there was a dedicated section for local community groups. While the hub is no longer mine, Iโve recently noticed more and more people sharing that they feel lonely or disconnected - particularly those who are new to the area, living in rural parts of the county, or who feel... Continue Reading →
Join Community Arts: From Acting to Choir at The Hawk’s Well
Explore your creative side withย Acting for Adultsย withย Isabelย Claffeyย kicking offย in January and running for six weeks, or dive into comedy withย Stand-Up Comedyย led byย Terry Markey and Johnย Colleary. Dance enthusiasts can joinย Dance for Funย withย Maeve Foley, while music lovers can discover their true voice inย Find Your Voiceย withย Sinรฉadย Conwayย or improve their ukuleleย skills withย Lisa Cannon. On-screen performers can hone their craft inย On-Camera Actingย withย Monica... 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 →
2025 Sligo Culture Night Highlights
Culture Night is back on Friday, September 19th and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all โ completely free! There are events for all ages, and all interests. There are a... Continue Reading →
It takes a village – community spirit in action
I wrote a blog post about us being without power since the storm. We are on day 6 without power now, and I know we are lucky, and there are people that are far worse than us. Iโve seen such amazing kindness in the community, and Iโve personally had offers of help, and we are... Continue Reading →