I know that some people are looking for things to do on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Here are a few things that I've noticed. Christmas Day Sligo Parkrun 9.30am Doorly Park. Opposite the Cleveragh Retail Park. Find out more about Sligo Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/sligo/ 10am The annual Streedagh Swim in aid of Focus... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, it’s hard to believe that it’s the last Sunday before Christmas, there was such a huge buildup to it, and now it’s finally here. It’s also Winter Solstice today, and it’s a reminder that the days get longer from now on, and we are gradually moving away from the darkness. I don’t know... Continue Reading →
So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival 2026 Promises the Perfect Christmas Gift – A Full Week of Laughter Across Sligo Town and County!
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival has officially announced its dates for 2026, running from February 9th to 14th, and organisers are already encouraging people to snap up what they say is the “Perfect Christmas Gift – The Gift of Laughter”. Now firmly established as one of the most popular comedy festivals in the West... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Best Christmas Sandwiches You Must Try
I'm a big fan of Christmas sandwiches, and some of the Sligo businesses are serving lovely ones, and not just sandwiches, there are some loads fries, and more on offer. I put a call out on my social media channels, not too many of the businesses got back to me, but a few readers did,... Continue Reading →
Discover The Novel Bean: Mayo’s Magical New Café and Book Shop
I’m always delighted to see a new shop opening - especially one with a bit of magic - and The Novel Bean is exactly that. Some news sites have called it Mayo’s newest café, but it’s so much more. I popped in today to see for myself, and it’s safe to say this place is... Continue Reading →
Healing Experience at Oxyzone Sligo: My Pranic Healing Session
I went for something very special today. I’ve felt like I needed some kind of healing or relaxation session for a while now, and Anna from Oxyzone Sligo does Pranic Healing. I don’t know too much about it, so you can read about it here: https://oxyzonesligo.ie/pranic-healing/ First of all I was welcomed by Anna and... Continue Reading →