Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at โฌ18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.
Sunday Thoughts
Itโs been a couple of weeks since Iโve written a Sunday Thoughts post. Not many people read these, but thatโs not really why I write them. They help me clear my head and reflect on the week. Sometimes something I write resonates with people, and thatโs always nice too. This week has felt like a... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday! I hope youโre all keeping well. Iโm just back from a long walk - one of the joys of waking early when the sun is shining. I love getting out and about; it really sets me up for the day. Iโve done some lovely walks this week: Slish Wood, Lissadell, Raghley, and Coolaney.... Continue Reading →
A New Coffee Spot – Dream Coffee Sligo
Iโd been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, itโs one of those places that... Continue Reading →
Tuesday Thoughts
Itโs been a few weeks since my last Sunday Thoughts. I just havenโt been in the right headspace to write - and thatโs okay. Sometimes it's good to take a break. But here I am again, back to annoy you all. Life has been busy (though not quite as hectic as before). There have been... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – May 2026
Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →