Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Returns This June with Music, Maritime Heritage and Family Fun

The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19th–21st June, sailing into its 16th year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of the local area. Organised by volunteers from the RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat, the festival celebrates maritime heritage and community spirit through traditional sea shanties, live performances, family activities... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2026 0

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 Council’s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →

April 29, 2026 0

Journey to the Job – A Feature in Leitrim Life Magazine

I was delighted when I received a phone call recently, from Claire Corrigan of the Leitrim Observer Newspaper and Leitrim Life Magazine. Claire asked me if I would like to take part in a feature about my career. Although I don't live in Leitrim, I feature Leitrim a lot, and I work for Momentum -... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2026 0

Rock of Ages is Coming to Sligo – And It’s Set to Be Unmissable!

If you’re anything like me and love a good night out at the theatre, then you might want to take note of this one. Rock of Ages is coming to Sligo, and not just any production, it’s being brought to life by Pop-Up Theatre at the Hawk’s Well. The show runs from April 1st to... Continue Reading →

March 27, 2026 0

Earn While You Learn: A Game-Changing Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Comes to Mayo

I recently sat down with Jessica Martin from MSLETB for a chat about the National Digital Marketing Apprenticeship. Honestly, it sounds like a win-win. It’s completely free for employees (yes, free!), and employers can also avail of a government grant, which makes it even more appealing. Even better news? Applications are now open for the... Continue Reading →

January 30, 2026 0

Discover Community Groups in Leitrim: Activities and Resources

A blog post is being compiled for Leitrim community groups, similar to a previous one for Sligo. It highlights various local organizations offering workshops, support groups, arts and crafts, sports, and volunteering opportunities. Community involvement is encouraged via a feedback form for group submissions. Thank you to contributing members.

January 21, 2026 1

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