It's another dark August day in rural Sligo, and the schools go back next week, so that’s it for summer. The Irish tourist board really need to market Ireland as a place to visit to cool down! The tagline could be ‘Come to Ireland, the coolest place in Europe’. Sunday thoughts last week was great,... Continue Reading →
The Pod Sandwich Bar opens in Sligo Town
Update. Looking like it closed down - October 25The Pod has opened on Wine Street in Sligo, at the entrance to The Quayside Shopping Centre. I called in today to say hello and wish them the best of luck. The place has really been transformed, there's astro turf on the floor, cool lighting, and old... Continue Reading →
An Interview with Graham and Ruth from Vivid Art Gallery and Studio
I was delighted to chat to Graham and Ruth for the podcast. They are two of the artists involved in Vivid Studio Gallery on John Street in Sligo town, and I'm a big fan of both their work. If you are on The Heart of Sligo Facebook group, you might have seen Graham's work: You... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Welcome to another Sunday Thoughts blog post. I hope you are all keeping well, and for those of you in Ireland, I hope that you've been enjoying the bit of sunshine we had on Friday and Saturday. Thursday was a wash out, so we won't even mention that! I've had a busy week, I on... Continue Reading →
Cakes at the Spa at Castle Dargan, Sligo
Lucy and Jono gave me a voucher for Castle Dargan Hotel for my birthday back in February, and I finally got around to using it! I love spas and especially ones that have baths and hot tubs outside, there's something so special about being in a warm bath but being outdoors, watching the birds fly... Continue Reading →
Some Sligo Food News – August 2024
I've noticed some things of interest open, or opening in County Sligo, so I thought I'd tell you all about them in a blog post. I haven't tried any of them out yet, so I can't tell you what they are like, but let me know if you've tried them. The Health Bar has opened... Continue Reading →