I do love trying something new. There’s always that little spark of curiosity, isn’t there? Because you never really know what you’re going to enjoy (or what you might actually be good at!) until you give it a go. So I was absolutely delighted to win a place on a soap making workshop recently -... Continue Reading →
A Sweet New Chapter for Yellow Bird Bakes in Sligo
There’s something special about a small business that refuses to give up - and Yellow Bird Bakes is exactly that kind of story. Linda first opened her charming little bakery last year, tucked away at the back of Armstrong’s Cashsavers on High Street. It quickly became a spot for locals with a sweet tooth, known... Continue Reading →
Twelve Stops, One Night, and a Whole Lot of Memories
Last year, when I saw The Feeling announce a tour to celebrate 20 years of Twelve Stops and Home, I didn’t even hesitate. That album was the soundtrack to a very specific chapter of life - the school run years. Lucy was only ten, Jono had just started secondary school, and that CD was played... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s been one of those weeks that felt bust from start to finish, the kind where you sit down on Sunday and wonder where the days actually went. Having the bank holiday on Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day completely threw me off. It took me a long time to realise that Wednesday wasn’t actually Monday.... Continue Reading →
Legends Live Here – The Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo town that always feels special. I got in early in the morning, and I loved walking through a quiet town, waiting for the crowds to arrive. I treated myself to breakfast potatoes in Osta, the place was packed, and I had to sit outside! It was great... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk – and the Gnomes of Union Wood
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →