I am very late to visit Grá Bistro, it's been on my list since they opened, and I finally got there at the weekend. It's very deceiving from the outside, as it looks quite small, and it's much bigger than I expected inside. I was welcomed by Joe Grogan, he runs the bistro along with... Continue Reading →
My Interview with Artist Johnnie Lawson
I was delighted to meet up with Johnnie Lawson and chat to him for my podcast. I've called it an interview but it really is more of a chat, and Johnnie shares the inspiration behind his work. I've been a fan for years, since I saw his beautiful videos on YouTube, and I finally met... Continue Reading →
The Cairde Arts Festival – A Conversation with Tara McGowan – the founder and director of the festival.
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →
The Canopy, Sligo supports local independent traders – introducing The Little Fox, Wild Essence and The Health Bar
The Canopy, Sligo is committed to supporting local independent traders amidst rising commercial rents and debates about the future of town centres. To attract businesses, The Canopy offers short-term, flexible letting arrangements and bespoke kiosks. These new kiosks help reduce initial set-up costs for prospective tenants, smaller stores, and new local businesses. The team at... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, North Mayo, North Leitrim, Roscommon and beyond – June 6th – 14th, 2024
This blog post is to go along with the podcast - which I'd recommend you listen to, because it's more indepth - and you can let me know ideas for a name - you'll get the idea when you hear it 🙂 There's so much happening, and here are just some suggestions. Thursday, June 6th... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →