I should really have named this blog post focus on Irish drink, but you get the idea. A family member was looking for organic coffee and I like to support local businesses whenever I can, so I ordered from Carrow Coffee and the service was excellent! It arrived so quickly and I was delighted. I... Continue Reading →
Sligo Rovers in the Community
I was delighted to meet up with Jamie Murphy, who is the Football Social Responsibility Officer at Sligo Rovers. I've been following Rovers in the Community for a while, and I called into them when they hosted the Havin'aLaugh coffee morning last month. It was wonderful to see such a diversity of people who attended... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Well, that was an eventful week! Some things were planned, as in Lucy coming over, and some things weren’t planned – like Storm Darragh. It was lovely to see Lucy again, we went for lunch at Funkés – it’s the first time that Lucy has been there and it’s great to have a place with... Continue Reading →
Jinny’s Bakery – Focus on Irish Food
The latest food producer to feature on the blog is the wonderful Jinny's Bakery in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Sinead and Pascal Gillard started their family business in 2003, with Sinead (known as Jinny to her family and friends) making just 16 loaves. They were such a success that Jinny’s is now a team of 11... Continue Reading →
Some Sligo News – December 2024
There have been a few things happening in Sligo recently, and I thought it might be an idea to add them all in one blog post, as I know not everyone is on social media. Firstly Homebase has gone into liquidation, this is for all the stores in Ireland and RTE has the full story.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Firstly, happy December. To be honest I’m glad to see the back of November, don’t get me wrong there have been so many lovely moments, but there’s also been some tough times too. I took a trip to The Holy Well today to light a candle for Mike, and other people who left this world... Continue Reading →