I missed Burren Bites last year, so I was determined to make it this time. There was a moment on Sunday morning when I questioned that decision. The rain was absolutely lashing down, there were floods on the roads, and I was wondering what exactly possessed me to leave the house. I'm very glad I... Continue Reading →
If you live in Sligo, chances are you know Jill. She spent 34 years running the much-loved Drumcliffe Tea House before finally hanging up her apron. After five years away, Jill is back with Jill’s Kitchen at Laura’s in Carney. The village of Carney is just off the N15 - heading to Lissadell. Step through... Continue Reading →
I’d been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, it’s one of those places that... Continue Reading →
It’s been a few weeks since my last Sunday Thoughts. I just haven’t been in the right headspace to write - and that’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 →
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 →
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 Council’s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →
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