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 →
Sunday Thoughts – Manchester in May 2024
This is a Sunday Thoughts with a difference, I'm just back from Manchester, I had to go for a work trip, and Lucy tagged along with me, we got to do lots of things in our spare time, including visiting a pug cafe, afternoon tea in an Alice in Wonderland themed tea room, and more.... Continue Reading →