I've been a fan of the band Magnum since I was 16 years old (yes, that's where the Magnumlady comes from), sadly Tony Clarkin, who was the lead guitarist and songwriter for the band passed away after a short illness last January. This hit the fans very hard, the fans are a very special community... Continue Reading →
Sunday 26th I'm writing this offline on Sunday the 26th of January, I have no idea when I'll be able to get back online to upload it, but I'm sure you'll get to read it at some stage. This is due to the fact that the latest storm (Storm Éowyn) left us with no power.... Continue Reading →
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival promises 6 days of Laughs across venues around the town and county. There is something for all ages with nightly stand up gigs, a family comedy magic show, comedy quiz, the Ha Ha Hawk’s Well award night for new talent, an Art Exhibition + more! I was delighted to... Continue Reading →
The Sligo festivals for 2025 begin at the end of January, and while all the dates haven't been finalised, I thought I'd start a post, so you that you what you can look forward to during the year. I'll update this post with dates as soon as I see them, so keep checking back. 24th... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to meet up with Jamie Murphy, who is the Football Social Responsibility Officer at Sligo Rovers. I've been following Rovers in the Community for a while, and I called into them when they hosted the Havin'aLaugh coffee morning last month. It was wonderful to see such a diversity of people who attended... Continue Reading →
There's a wonderful family run business called Leitrim Hill Creamery; Lisa, Gypsy and Rochelle live on a goat farm in rural Leitrim and they produce delicious fresh artisan hard and soft goat cheese with a fantastic flavour. It's used on many menus across Leitrim, Sligo and beyond. "Lisa Gifford’s grandparents were reared in Manorhamilton and Leitrim.... Continue Reading →