It’s been one of those weeks that felt bust from start to finish, the kind where you sit down on Sunday and wonder where the days actually went. Having the bank holiday on Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day completely threw me off. It took me a long time to realise that Wednesday wasn’t actually Monday.... Continue Reading →
Legends Live Here – The Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo town that always feels special. I got in early in the morning, and I loved walking through a quiet town, waiting for the crowds to arrive. I treated myself to breakfast potatoes in Osta, the place was packed, and I had to sit outside! It was great... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk – and the Gnomes of Union Wood
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →
Sligo Town’s first drive-thru coffee shop – Sorella’s Coffee
I'd noticed a lot of work going on at Mullin's Daybreak Innisfree Service Station on Pearse Road, Sligo town, and I wondered what was happening (because I'm pure nosey!) It's Sligo town's first drive-thru coffee shop, and it's called Sorella's Coffee. I stopped by today to say hello. I met JoJo, Renée, and Emer, and... Continue Reading →
Meet Brian from Pixel Productions – One of the Sponsors Behind Magnumlady
Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my website’s domain and storage, and... Continue Reading →
Things to Do in Sligo This Sunday (Whatever the Day Means to You)
I know that Mother’s Day can mean different things to different people, and for some it may simply feel like any other Sunday. So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend that isn’t necessarily centred around the day itself, here are a few events happening around Sligo that might be worth checking out.... Continue Reading →