Following on from the very popular great gift ideas blog post I've decided to do one dedicated to drinks. Once again these are from businesses thinking inside the box, the pubs in particular are closed due to the pandemic but they've come up with ways that you can support them and treat yourself or a... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's hard to believe it's now a year since we were first affected by Covid 19. This time last year masks weren't a thing and neither was social distancing. I remember being in a crowded room for an International Women's Day celebration, it was so packed that it was hard to make my way around... Continue Reading →
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse
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 →
Sligo Folk Park
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 Reopens
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 →
Up to the caves
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 →