Our wedding anniversary was in June, we were 30 years married which I think is quite achievement. As everything we closed due to Covid we didn't get to celebrate, well we had fish and chips in the car but it wasn't the same. So yesterday we went out for dinner. I honestly can't remember the... Continue Reading →
Eala Bhan 8 Course Tasting Menu
Occasionally I get invited to things and I'm always very grateful when I am. Being invited to try the 8 course tasting menu at Eala Bhan Restaurant, was up there with one of the best food experiences I've ever had. Eala Bhan means white swan in Irish, very apt considering the restaurant is located overlooking... Continue Reading →
All that jazz
Lucy is back for the weekend so we had a mooch around town today, taking in some of the Sligo jazz festival with some of the concerts taking place around the town. Before that we took a spin to Beltra Country Market as they were having a craft swap. I took along a set of... Continue Reading →
Ten Photos of beautiful Sligo
Sligo is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Ireland. This baffles me because we fell in love with the place after coming here on holiday 27 years ago. So much so that we moved over from the UK the following year. To show you just how beautiful it is I thought I post some... Continue Reading →
Celebrating in Collooney
It was my birthday on Friday and although I hadn't intended venturing out Lucy and Laurence kindly gave me a voucher for Nook in Collooney. I decided we should all go there for lunch, we also paid a visit to Mill Falls (above) - well worth a visit. If you haven't been to Nook it... Continue Reading →
Having a feast at Henry’s
Nestled under 'Bare Benbulben's Head' and very conveniently on the N15 (Sligo - Donegal Road) is Henry's Bar and Restaurant. I was delighted when, a few weeks ago, Lucy won a meal for two from Henry's and invited me to go along with her! We were in for such a treat. The menu is extensive... Continue Reading →
