I love going off exploring, and although I’ve been to Westport before, it hasn’t been for years. I have fond memories of celebrating Jono’s 18th birthday there; we went to Westport House and had a ball. I decided to go back for a brief visit on my week off work. Although I didn’t get to... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – Grá Bistro in Dromore West
I am very late to visit Grá Bistro, it's been on my list since they opened, and I finally got there at the weekend. It's very deceiving from the outside, as it looks quite small, and it's much bigger than I expected inside. I was welcomed by Joe Grogan, he runs the bistro along with... Continue Reading →
Miss Suzy Sligo – A Taste Sensation
I'm a little late to the party - as Miss Suzy is celebrating their first birthday this week, but I finally got there today and I will certainly be back. The food is amazing and the staff are wonderful! Miss Suzy is a Korean and Japanese restaurant offering sushi, nigiri, maki and other great dishes... Continue Reading →
Jenny’s Cafe – From The Ground Up – Opens in Charlestown, County Mayo
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 →