I'm excited to present the Mother's Day edition of my popular Sligo Gift Guide! If you're searching for the perfect gift for your mammy, or the mother figure in your life, or even if you are looking to treat yourself to something special, you'll find plenty of inspiring ideas here. The best part? You'll be... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Another Sunday and March is flying. I’m listening to a gale blowing outside, this is day two of an unnamed, unmentioned storm, but it’s been fairly wild. I hope you are all keeping well. Firstly, thank you so much to all of you who left comments or sent messages after my mid-week wobble. I’m still... Continue Reading →
Ripples at The Riverside Hotel, Sligo, are now serving Açaà bowls
Açaà bowls are my favourite breakfast, and it's great to see them available in Sligo. The kind people at Ripples at The Riverside Hotel, kindly invited me to try one, because I mentioned them in my Sligo Food News blog post. Firstly, Ripples is a gorgeous place. It's bright and airy, and on a sunny day... Continue Reading →
The Leitrim Design House Creative Conference – April 4th, 2025
I know that I have quite a few creative people following the blog, and The Leitrim Design House Creative Conference might be something that you are interested in. It's taking place in Carrick on Shannon, and it's just €10 to attend, and that includes a light lunch. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, this week is an even better Sunday because it’s a bank holiday weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, so today feels like a Saturday. I keep waking up at around 6am, possibly due to the mornings getting lighter, or the birds tapping on the roof, or maybe I need my B12 levels checked. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Tegi’s Tea Room at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club
Tegi's Tea Room has opened at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club, and it's well worth a visit! Tegi's used to be on Bridge Street in Carrick on Shannon, but closed at the end of April in 2024, and I know it was missed. There's great news as it has now reopened at Carrick on Shannon... Continue Reading →