The Sligo Christmas Market is back for 2022, and it's wonderful to see it. The Quayside Shopping Centre comes to life with all kinds of everything. You can find things that you won't find anywhere else, and all under one roof. There are some gorgeous things, and I may have started my Christmas shopping early!... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Shop – Tully Crafts
A new shop has opened in Sligo town, Tully Crafts is located on John Street, Sligo, F91 PRC3. They are Ireland's Largest independent LGBTQ+ Pride retailer. I popped in to welcome them to the town and wish they all the best. Charley and Dee are a mother and daughter partnership, based in County Leitrim, but... Continue Reading →
Feeling 10 Years Younger – Thanks to The Hair and Beauty Quarter
I got a message some months ago from Muireann at The Hair and Beauty Quarter in Sligo, she asked me if I'd like to take part in the Ultraceuticals RVR90 campaign and competition. RVR90 is an abbreviation for Real Visible Results in 90 Days. I had to take on a skin care routine and use... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – St. Honorè
Update: Sadly St. Honorè will be closing on October 15th, 2022. Another Update: St. Honorè opened under new management in Spring 2024, it's been closed for a couple of weeks now (June 2024 - and Google is showing it permanently closed.) There's a new cafe in Sligo town, welcome to St. Honorè - which is... Continue Reading →
A relaxing lunch at Eala Bhan, Sligo
Anthony, the owner of Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo, kindly invited me and Jono along to have lunch recently and it was wonderful. Eala Bhan means white swan in Irish, very apt considering the restaurant is located overlooking the Garavogue River where the swans glide by. The restaurant is in the centre of Sligo town and... Continue Reading →
Sunday thoughts – Market days
I went to Strandhill People's Market today, I was one of the people who braved the elements. It was just lovely, a welcoming atmosphere, bright and cheery, and so many gorgeous things under one roof. As I drove away it got me thinking. Thinking about the people who put their hearts and souls into the... Continue Reading →