I put a call out on my social media channels and on the Love Sligo Facebook group to find out what people's favourite businesses were in Sligo and I was inundated! Most of the suggestions were food related, but there were some shops suggested too. Let me know what you think in the comments below,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
So here we are on a Sunday again, the first working week of the year done. I went back with a bang and flew through work and it made me realise how much I needed the break. It was great to come back with fresh eyes and a fresh head. There’s been a highlight for... Continue Reading →
A Saturday in Strandhill
It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
The first Sunday Thoughts for 2023
Firstly, Happy New Year to all of you, I hope that 2023 will be kind to you. 2022 was some year for one year, a rollercoaster if ever there was one, but I'm not going to dwell on it. I don't have any resolutions for 2023. I would like to dedicate this year to sharing... Continue Reading →
The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
It's been another bumper year for the blog, with over 100,000 views, and I thank all of you who leave comments or read the blog. When I started it in 2009 I had no idea that it would be so popular, and that's all down to you, my loyal readers. In this post I'll share... Continue Reading →
Things to do over the Christmas Break in Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and beyond
Hopefully the turkey sandwiches are now a thing of the past but I’m sure ‘I’m bored’ is a well used term in most households – probably from the adults ;). Here are just a few ideas to keep the family entertained throughout the holidays. As I’m based in Sligo most of the ideas will be... Continue Reading →