If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →
I've been to Sligo Folk Park several times over the years. The park is in the beautiful village of Riverstown - which is a lovely place to visit in itself. The folk park has had a fantastic makeover recently and it was an absolute pleasure to go back and see the place looking so well.... Continue Reading →
The Model, Sligo is set to reopen on Thursday 23rd of July and I was delighted to be asked along today for a preview of the exhibitions and to find out more about the plans for opening in our new normal. Emer McGarry, the director of The Model, gave us a guided tour of the... Continue Reading →
We've had some really lousy weather recently and it has made me very lazy. I'd normally go out for regular walks but the weather put a halt to my gallop, this morning I made myself go out. I had to go to Ballymote anyway (check out the baker truck there on Thursday and Saturday mornings),... Continue Reading →
A memory came up on Facebook today, it's five years since I went coasteering in Erris so I've decided to bring back some memories for me and take you in a virtual trip at the same time. Erris is a Gaeltacht region in County Mayo, it's a stunning place to visit. Wild and rural, with... Continue Reading →
Well the Tubbercurry post was very popular, 500 views and counting so here's the Ballymote version, which also will include Kesh as it's so close by. Ballymote is another lovely town in South Sligo. It's home to one of my favourite places in Sligo - Eagles Flying, of course it's not open at the moment... Continue Reading →
