The Mayo Food and Drink Networking and Training Programme which began last Summer continues apace with a fantastic range of free training and one to one mentoring available to eligible participants. This is an exceptional opportunity for those operating in the food and drink sector to hear from outstanding trainers and guest speakers. “Following the challenges in 2021 due to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
A special Sunday Thoughts as it's St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day, or St. Stephensessess Day. However you prefer to say it. I remember our first St. Stephen's Day in Ireland in 1991, there was a knock on the door and a group of 'wren boys' were there. There's an interesting article here to tell you... Continue Reading →
Tempo Cafe – Focus on Sligo Food
Tempo Cafe open in Ballisodare last year. After years of interest in healthy eating and nutrition, Noirin Kelly decided to turn her passion for flavoursome, nutritious cooking into a new venture. I've previously called in for takeaway porridge - which is something else by the way. Over the weekend I decided to have breakfast there.... Continue Reading →
Blend Café – Focus on Sligo Food
Blend is Sligo's newest café, you might know Laura from The Gallery Café on Grattan Street. Laura has now opened Blend on O'Connell Street, in the former Café Fleur premises. You can expect great food and friendly service and Laura was one of the gems in the pandemic as she was open for takeaway all... Continue Reading →
Fish and Bean – Focus on Sligo Food
I was thrilled to be invited to try out Fish and Bean as a celebration for my #sockies21 award. I'd been meaning to go for ages as I've been following their social media and it looks wonderful. I have to say it was something else. Fish and Bean is the Sligo’s newest Seafood Café, located... Continue Reading →
Hooked @ Christmas – Focus on Sligo Food
The Christmas menu at Hooked, Sligo has just been launched, and it looks like a cracker! Early booking is advised to secure your special Christmas evening. Hooked is located in Tobergal Lane/Rockwood Parade overlooking the Garavogue River, it's cool, quirky and positively buzzing. From the cosy corner to the boat hanging from the ceiling, to... Continue Reading →