Happy September, the children are back to school, the seasons are changing, and you might think that things are being to slow down in Sligo, but you’d be wrong. September is a busy month of festivals in Sligo, and I’m going to tell you about some of the ones that I know about. 5th –... Continue Reading →
Saturday Morning at the Boyle Arts Festival
I love the Boyle Arts Festival, and I try to visit every year. I usually only just get to the art exhibitions, but that's good enough for me. Although I would have loved the bubble show! That's the child in me! Anyway, off I went bright and early on Saturday morning, and started my day... Continue Reading →
Introducing Splash Pool in Ballaghaderreen
I'm often over in Ballaghaderreen, because my daughter lives near there, and I was delighted to hear that BrÃd Graham and her husband John recently reopened the swimming pool there, the pool was closed for two years and it's wonderful for the community to have it open again. The new pool brings Splash Swim Schools... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s that time of the week for Sunday Thoughts, and what a scorcher of a week we’ve had in Sligo, well certainly over the last few days. I can’t remember when it was this hot before, there is thunder and heavy rain promised later today, but I’ve made the most if it and washed everything... Continue Reading →
Monday Miscellany
I didn’t get a chance to write a Sunday Thoughts blog post yesterday, so you’ve got a Monday Miscellany post instead! I’m way behind in blog posts, and I will get to them eventually, but for now I’ll just do a roundup of last week. There was a little bit of everything; the kind of... Continue Reading →
Exciting Things to Do with Kids in Sligo
This blog post offers a comprehensive guide to family-friendly activities in Sligo, including animal experiences, horseriding, playgrounds, historical sites, water sports, and indoor play centers. Families can explore local markets, engage in outdoor adventures, and enjoy various events. It encourages checking schedules and offers links for more information.