I put a call out on my social media channels and on the Love Sligo Facebook group to find out what people's favourite businesses were in Sligo and I was inundated! Most of the suggestions were food related, but there were some shops suggested too. Let me know what you think in the comments below,... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Chillin Time, Ballymote
Chillin Time Cafe is a brand new cafe in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. I'd been watching the progress of the mural over the last couple of months and was delighted to see the cafe open. The mural is beautiful, painted by local artists Samantha Rausch and Ami Scanlon, and inspired by the view of the family's... Continue Reading →
My Guide to Afternoon Tea in Sligo
What could be nicer than a relaxing afternoon tea? Delicate sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats, endless cups of tea served in china cups. I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about Afternoon Tea in Sligo, I'm starting with the ones that I've had, but I'll also include other places that... Continue Reading →
Celebrations
It's been a busy few days, Jono had his birthday on Friday and yesterday it was Andy's birthday and also our wedding anniversary. We've been married for 31 years, which have flown! It seems like only a few weeks ago that I looked like a demented hamster wearing a giant meringue. 😉 Our wedding We... Continue Reading →
Thinking outside the box for my birthday
It's my birthday today, of course with Covid it's not the same but I had a nice day anyway. Due to restrictions I couldn't see anyone including Lucy and Laurence, so that was a real shame. Andy and Jono made sure I had a nice day anyway and I treated myself to these two treat... Continue Reading →
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse
If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →