I'm a big fan of From the Ground Up in Tubbercurry, Jenny has gone from strength to strength since she opened as an eco-friendly store, and eventually became the wonderful café that it is today. The great news for those in Charlestown is that Jenny has now opened a new premises there. It's where Susie's... Continue Reading →
The Canopy, Sligo supports local independent traders – introducing The Little Fox, Wild Essence and The Health Bar
The Canopy, Sligo is committed to supporting local independent traders amidst rising commercial rents and debates about the future of town centres. To attract businesses, The Canopy offers short-term, flexible letting arrangements and bespoke kiosks. These new kiosks help reduce initial set-up costs for prospective tenants, smaller stores, and new local businesses. The team at... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston’s in Strandhill
I think it's very important to say if you get good food and service these days, as people are very quick to complain about poor experiences, and I want to shine a spotlight on The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston's in Strandhill. We were out over the weekend, and one of our party is coeliac,... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →
Favourite Places in Sligo for a Sandwich – As Recommended by The Blog Readers
I asked my blog readers and social media followers about their favourite places in Sligo for sandwiches, and I got some wonderful suggestions. I did ask for people not to suggest a place that they are affiliated with, but I have no way of checking, so keep this in mind. There are some great suggestions... Continue Reading →
Latest podcast – an interview with Funké Egberongbe from Funké’s Afro Carribean Restaurant, Sligo
It was a pleasure to chat to Funké, you can listen to the interview on the podcast. There's a transcript of the interview below, and you can check out Funké's restaurant here.  I'm here today with Funké, who has opened the most amazing restaurant in Sligo Town, and she's a fantastic woman, and I just... Continue Reading →