Firstly, happy new year to you all. I hope that 2025 is everything you wish for. Secondly, thank you to each and every one of you who took time to read the blog, leave a message, comment on the Facebook page, share posts, etc. It’s all thanks to you that 2024 was the most popular... Continue Reading →
Focus on Irish Food – The Breadski Brothers
The latest Irish food producer to feature on the blog is The Breadski Brothers, I love their bread, and it's great to see it available locally. You can also find some of their cakes and pastries available too. Find your local stockist here. The Breadski Brothers are Marek, Marcin and Maciej, and in 1992 they began making bread... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Twas ten days before Christmas and all through the house not a present was wrapped and very few were even bought! I’m not at all organised this year, but my favourite phrase ‘it’ll be grand’ springs to mind, and it will be grand. Mind you if I hear one more thing about a turkey I... Continue Reading →
A Day Trip to Westport
I love going off exploring, and although I’ve been to Westport before, it hasn’t been for years. I have fond memories of celebrating Jono’s 18th birthday there; we went to Westport House and had a ball. I decided to go back for a brief visit on my week off work. Although I didn’t get to... Continue Reading →
Jenny’s Cafe – From The Ground Up – Opens in Charlestown, County Mayo
I'm a big fan of From the Ground Up in Tubbercurry, Jenny has gone from strength to strength since she opened as an eco-friendly store, and eventually became the wonderful café that it is today. The great news for those in Charlestown is that Jenny has now opened a new premises there. It's where Susie's... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo and beyond – May 17th – 24th
This blog post is to go along with the podcast of events. You can listen here, or on Spotify. The Enniskillen International Market returns to Enniskillen Castle, on the shores of the River Erne, from Friday 17 May - Sunday 19 May 2024. Friday and Saturday 10am - 7pm. Sunday 12-6pm. Jazz Brunch in Osta... Continue Reading →