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 →
There are quite a few things on in Sligo for St. Stephen's Day. Here are some that I've discovered: Enniscrone Beach Family Fun Run is back on St Stephen's Day. 2024. Fund raiser for North West Hospice 10.30am with registration from 10am. St Stephen’s Day in Riverstown Community Park at 11am for the #GOALMile event... Continue Reading →
I know that Christmas Day isn't the same for everyone, some people might be alone and want company. I've spotted a few things of interest online, so I thought I'd add them to a blog post. Sligo Parkrun is on Christmas morning. Briefing at 9:20, starts at 9:30am sharp. Bring the kids, the grandparents, the... 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 →
Sharlene Kemple is a ceramic artist from Sligo who explores the themes of nature and texture through fine porcelain. Her signature collections are inspired by a lifelong love of the coast and treasures that come with the tides. Sharlene creates pictures that are tactile as well as visually appealing, often with 3D elements that reach... Continue Reading →
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