There’s plenty happening across Sligo’s food and hospitality scene, from new opening hours and businesses getting ready to open, to award wins, Christmas events and job opportunities. Here are some of the latest updates. Food and business news The Brasserie Café celebrates its first birthday The Brasserie Café at The Canopy in Sligo has turned... Continue Reading →
During the summer I went on the most amazing food tour that I’ve ever been on. Bearing in mind I’ve been on food tours in several countries, that’s quite a big statement. I’ve written all about Burren Bites here: https://magnumlady.com/2026/06/07/burren-bites-a-culinary-adventure-in-cavan/ I still can't get over how wonderful it was. So imagine my excitement when I... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday. It’s the last Sunday in August, not that you’d think it was August looking at the weather, although we haven’t had it as bad as other parts of the country. And I’m very grateful that I’m not at Electric Picnic. I don’t know why I always start these posts with the weather, but... Continue Reading →
I have to tell you about the most wonderful place I visited yesterday. I know the term hidden gem has been used so often on the internet that no one really pays any heed to it anymore, but this place genuinely is a hidden gem – and so worthy of the title. I’m in my... Continue Reading →
Swinford in County Mayo isn't too far from home, and revisiting the Swinford Indoor Market has been on my list for a while. It's been years since I was there, and I'd also spotted a new café in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Café. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
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 →