Hello again, and happy Sunday - and for a change it is a Sun-day! The sun is shining in Sligo at last! Well I say at last, we did have a day of summer on Wednesday, but it was followed by a couple of days of rain. I've been painting the outside walls - it... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Saffon’s Garden – One of the Secret Gardens of Sligo
I love visiting gardens and spending time in nature, it's something I don't do enough of, because it's just so relaxing; watching the bees go about their work, and listening to the bird song. Saffron has the most beautiful garden, located on the Sligo/Roscommon border, and she is part of the Secret Gardens of Sligo... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday! The week flew by, we had a wonderful time last Sunday for Andy's birthday and our wedding anniversary, we didn't have anything planned, but we headed to Strandhill, even though it was lashing rain, and we had a really lovely time. I've written about the food here. It's been a busy week, there's... Continue Reading →
Focus on Sligo Food – The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston’s in Strandhill
I think it's very important to say if you get good food and service these days, as people are very quick to complain about poor experiences, and I want to shine a spotlight on The Strand Bar and Mammy Johnston's in Strandhill. We were out over the weekend, and one of our party is coeliac,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It feels like the calm before the storm, as I sit here on my own and think about the past week. It's Andy's birthday today, and also our 34th wedding anniversary - where do the years go? Lucy and Laurence will be over to visit later today, it's the second time this week we've seen... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea in Castle Dargan, Sligo
One of my favourite hobbies is afternoon tea. I absolutely love it, you get to enjoy a little bit of everything, and each afternoon tea is a different experience. I was delighted that my friend Treasures Forever By Ann, invited me along to Castle Dargan for afternoon tea to celebrate the launch of my podcast.... Continue Reading →