Tuesday Thoughts

Itโ€™s been a few weeks since my last Sunday Thoughts. I just havenโ€™t been in the right headspace to write - and thatโ€™s okay. Sometimes it's good to take a break. But here I am again, back to annoy you all. Life has been busy (though not quite as hectic as before). There have been... Continue Reading →

Sligo Food News – May 2026

Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →

The Sligo Bealtaine Festival, 2026

May is the month of the Bealtaine Festival, this is a nationwide event, celebrating creativity in older people. Sligo has so many events taking place across the county, it's a great way to try something new, or make new connections. Sligo County Councilโ€™s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →

Sligo Comes Alive After 5

I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and thereโ€™s always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with โ€œGood Evening... Continue Reading →

Things to do in Ballisodare

Just outside Sligo town is Ballisodare, so many people drive through it on their way to work, but it's a wonderful place to stop and spend a while, and recently I've found myself there quite often, so here are some suggestions of things to do. The Union Wood walk in Ballisodare is a gentle, family-friendly... Continue Reading →

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