It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve written a Sunday Thoughts blog post. Things are good, although my sleep is all over the place - I blame the moon, I took an antihistamine last night, so I got a great sleep. We had Storm Amy to deal with. There was some amount of rain... Continue Reading →
Hot Off The Press – My 2026 Calendar
In a rare moment of madness, I decided to produce a 2026 calendar. I've taken some photos that I really like this year, so I decided it was time to bring out a calendar again. This calendar features photos from Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, and it's very limited edition. Due to costs, they will only... Continue Reading →
Sligo Indoor Market – In Photos
I’m delighted that Sligo town has a brand new market. The Sligo Indoor Market opened in The Canopy Shopping Centre last Sunday (September 28th) and will run every Sunday until Christmas. It’s on from 11am - 4pm. Sligo lost two markets in the last year; Achonry Farmers Market and Strandhill People’s Market. Both markets were... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Sillan Bakes
Update - Feb. 2026 - possibly closed. Sign gone, and social media not updated. If you visited Strandhill People's Market, and the Farmer’s Market at the ATU Sligo, you might remember Antonio. The great news is that he opened a cafe in Sligo town recently. I called in for a coffee today, and although Antonio... Continue Reading →
Sligo Indoor Market Launches at The Canopy on Sunday 28th of September
Sligo Indoor Market - A New Home for Local Crafters and Traders Update - I visited the market on October 5th - and you can see my photos here. Sligo’s vibrant market scene is making a comeback. Following the closure of a large Sunday market earlier this year, dozens of local artisans, producers, and craftspeople... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and it’s been such a rollercoaster of a couple of weeks. My emotions have been all over the place, but I’ve also surprised myself with how calm I’ve been. It’s such an enormous change to how I used to be when the slightest thing would send me... Continue Reading →