Yesterday Lucy and I went along to the International Evening at the Ballina Salmon Festival. I saw the festival featured on the 7 O'Clock show on TV3 and it sounded great so we thought we go along to see what was happening. We paid a visit to the festival Bureau de Change so we could... Continue Reading →
The Thrill of Strandhill
As part of my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project in partnership with LookWest and the Hawk's Well Theatre, I've been checking out things to do in the North West of Ireland. You can't come to Sligo without visiting Strandhill, a thriving seaside village just 5 miles from Sligo town. There is a great sense of community... Continue Reading →
Lunch at O’Briens Sandwich Cafe, Sligo
Lucy and I were delighted when Mark and Jo from O'Brien's Sandwich Cafe, Sligo invited us along to try out Rachel Allen's Summer Signature Range. First up is the Thai Chicken Wrap. It's a delicious combination of chicken, peanuts, cucumber and coriander, dressed with sriracha mayo. It's nicely spicy, I like spicy food so I... Continue Reading →
Summer Dining at Harrisons
Lucy and I were delighted to be invited along to Harrison's Bar and Restaurant in Cliffoney to try out their new summer menu. We went along just after our snorkelling trip in Mullaghmore so we were both really hungry which was just as well because we had a feast! As soon as we arrived we... Continue Reading →
RAI President Launches New Healthy Eating Campaign for Kids
Restaurant Association of Ireland President and Sligo man, Anthony Gray is on a mission to get children eating healthier. He believes this starts early and restaurateurs have a responsibility to offer and encourage healthier options for children’s menus. Anthony has launched a new children’s menu in both his Sligo-based restaurants, Eala Bhán in Sligo town... Continue Reading →
SO Sligo 2015
The SO Sligo Food and Cultural Festival is just around the corner. It's always a really interesting festival with lots to see and do for all the family. The festival will run alongside the Yeats Day celebrations, so all the more reason to come to Sligo and see just what's on offer. The festival begins... Continue Reading →
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