Happy Sunday, I hope that you’ve all had a lovely week. I’m sitting in the quiet of the house. I love getting up before everyone else does, it’s the perfect way to start my day, just me, a cuppa, and ‘not our cat’ snuggled up on the sofa. I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned... Continue Reading →
There’s plenty happening across Sligo’s food and hospitality scene, from new opening hours and businesses getting ready to open, to award wins, Christmas events and job opportunities. Here are some of the latest updates. Food and business news The Brasserie Café celebrates its first birthday The Brasserie Café at The Canopy in Sligo has turned... Continue Reading →
I popped along to Sligo Folk Park today, and got a little preview of what’s in store for Halloween, and there’s plenty to get you in the spooky spirit! From the Haunted House to the Ghost Village, there’ll be ghouls to look out for, tricks, treats and lots of Halloween fun for the family. If... Continue Reading →
It’s been seven years since my last trip to Edinburgh, and I’ve just returned from another short visit. This time I was travelling with Jono, who wanted to visit a couple of shops, Pokecards and Harburn Hobbies. With Ireland West Airport just down the road, Edinburgh is an easy option for a short break, just... Continue Reading →
Sligo is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Ireland. This baffles me because we fell in love with the place after coming here on holiday 35 years ago. So much so that we moved over from the UK the following year. To show you just how beautiful it is I thought I post some... Continue Reading →
I have to tell you about my visit to the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day. Due to other commitments I hadn’t been for a couple of years, but I got a chance to visit this year, to do a podcast for the Sligo PPN. I’ve been working on the Sligo Community Voices Podcast this year, and... Continue Reading →