When you mention Leitrim and waterfalls everyone immediately thinks of Glencar and yes it is beautiful but it's very rare to go there and be on your own. If you are looking for a beautiful forest walk with a cascading waterfall, Fowley's Falls is the place for you. To get there if you are coming... Continue Reading →
Benbulben and the Bluebells
If you are looking for a beautiful walk in Sligo, check out the Gortarowey Forest Walk. It's a short drive out of Sligo town on the N15 heading to Donegal. You'll see a right turn at a thatched cottage after the Yeats Tavern (it's signposted). There's been a lot of work done there recently on... Continue Reading →
Ripples at the Riverside
Ripples is at the Riverside Hotel in Sligo town. It's a lovely spot for a bite to eat or a coffee - or for something special try one of their amazing milkshakes. Pancakes with berries and maple syrup The staff are friendly and it's a very welcoming place, if you sit inside it's like sitting... Continue Reading →
CluanÃn Community Co-Op Shop, Manorhamilton, Leitrim
This post was written in May, the shop is closed at the moment and expected to re-open in mid-November 2022 I love seeing communities in action and was delighted when I saw a post last month advertising the CluanÃn Community Co-Op Shop. I went along to find out more about it and find out how... Continue Reading →
Dock 84 Revisited
My most popular post from last year was about Dock 84 in Sligo. Today I was doing some shopping in Lidl and I missed breakfast so it was a great chance to go back and revisit. The menu has changed quite a lot since I was there - and I'm kind of gutted I missed... Continue Reading →
Toasties and Tie Dyes at Strandhill People’s Market
I love Strandhill People's Market, it's not just a market - it's an experience. It's come such a long way since its inception in 2013 when it was just a few stalls at the very windswept promenade. It now has a permanent home in Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport, it's a happy place with a... Continue Reading →