Spring has sprung at Strokestown Park bringing with it a variety of events to suit all tastes. From live concerts to celebrating Irish heritage during Seachtain na Gaeilge, exploring history at the Famine Summer School, enjoying cosy music sessions at the Woodland Café, and Easter activities for the little ones – it's all happening at... Continue Reading →
Lauren’s Patisserie Opens in Sligo Town
There’s some great news for those of you who love cakes and coffee, Lauren’s Patisserie has opened her beautiful new patisserie in Adelaide Street, Sligo town. It’s perfect for those of you heading into work, as the shop opens at 8am, so you can grab a coffee and a treat before you head to the... Continue Reading →
Sunday roasts, seaweed baths, and Shells – celebrating 57 years of me!
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who wished me happy birthday, it’s not every day that your birthday is trending on twitter, but that’s what happened! I didn’t just celebrate on one day; I got a few days out of it, and I intend to get one more day at least out of it!... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and welcome to another Sunday Thoughts blog post. I think this one might be quite long, so grab a cuppa and put your feet up and have a read. It’s been a busy week, with lots of different things happening. I’ve had three social outings this week. The first was to meet a... Continue Reading →
From Italy to Ireland – In Conversation with Camilla Galbiati – Author and Business Owner
What I love most about having my podcast is the opportunity to talk to people and find out more about their lives. I don't have any preconceived questions, it's all very much off the cuff, and I find that the best way to allow the person to tell their story. Camilla Galbiati has a fascinating... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day – and the Heart of Sligo Day 2025
Valentine's Day is the day that I've chosen to run the Heart of Sligo Day, it's a day to encourage people to share their love of Sligo on social media, using the #heartofsligo tag. You can share your Sligo photos, videos, business, art, food, anything goes, as long as it's positive. I've also noticed a... Continue Reading →