Iโd been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, itโs one of those places that... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – May 2026
Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →
Sligo Comes Alive After 5
I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and thereโs always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with โGood Evening... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafรฉ – Jessie’s
I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angelaโs Campus at the end of November, but I didn't have the chance to visit until today. Jessie herself will be familiar to plenty of people. If you visited Strandhill Peopleโs Market, youโll know her from... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Itโs also the first Sunday of April, and while Iโm not sure about April showers, weโve definitely had April storms. Storm Dave made an appearance yesterday. What kind of name is Dave for a storm?? The wind was wild, but thankfully the worst of it here... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Windy Shore Crafts – A Beautiful New Shop in Rathcormac
Thereโs something very special about seeing someone take the next big step in doing what they love, and thatโs exactly what Beatrice of Windy Shore Crafts has done. If youโve ever wandered through Strandhill Peopleโs Market, Sligo Indoor Market, or Rathcormac Market, chances are youโve come across Beatrice and her beautiful stall. Known for her... Continue Reading →