If you can’t decide between a forest walk or a stroll along the beach, Lissadell is the perfect place to have both. As you drive from the village of Carney, you’ll spot a little gate lodge on the left-hand side. Turn down there and you’ll find a small lay-by with space for a few cars.... Continue Reading →
We have more walks than you can shake a stick at here in Sligo. There’s a walk to suit everyone, from forest to coastal, and urban to rural, and I went on a very special one over the weekend. I headed off to do the Raghly Looped Walk, to be honest it took me long... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all keeping well. I’m just back from a long walk - one of the joys of waking early when the sun is shining. I love getting out and about; it really sets me up for the day. I’ve done some lovely walks this week: Slish Wood, Lissadell, Raghley, and Coolaney.... 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 →
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 →
There are places that feel untouched, and then there’s Sligo. Tucked along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the country’s most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. It’s often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →