I heard late last night that Achonry Farmers Market will be having their final market this Saturday (Oct. 12th). The statement below was put up on their Facebook page: I'm absolutely heartbroken to read this. Achonry Farmers Market wasn't just a market, it was a community; a family, a place where everyone was welcome, a... Continue Reading →
Sligo Markets
There is a new farmer's market taking starting on Saturday 15th June from 10am-5pm. It's at the Benbulben Centre, Rathcormac so what better way to spend the day then taking in the market, trying some of the wonderful food from Soul Food Cuisine and having a wander around the Diarmuid and Grainne nature trail. Also... Continue Reading →
King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century... Continue Reading →
Sligo Farmers Market
Sligo Farmers Market, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Today I took Jono to Hazelwood forest for a little walk around. We fed the ducks and swans, my finger got 'savaged' by a swan who mistook it for a crumpet! < Then we went to the Sligo Farmers Market. It's held in the car park of the... Continue Reading →