I was recently invited by Visit Sligo to experience the picnic offering from The Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone, part of the wonderful Sligo Picnic initiative created by Sligo Food Trail and Visit Sligo. The campaign encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of Sligo's finest food while exploring the county's spectacular landscapes. I... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and happy Summer Solstice. It’s quite fitting that summer has finally decided to show up. I might even get the grass cut today. I can’t remember the last time I did it - it’s up to my oxters at this stage! The last couple of weeks have been hectic, with one appointment after... Continue Reading →
Exploring Düsseldorf and Cologne: A Travel Diary
Jono and I have just returned from a short trip to Germany. Jono used to love travelling, but his health has made it more difficult in recent years. After successfully managing an overnight trip to Bristol, we decided to try another trip. Germany ticked a few boxes. We can fly directly from Ireland West Airport,... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – June 2026
Happy June! Too bad that someone didn’t tell the weather! There’s loads of Sligo Food News, as we head into the summer season. I got the chance to visit some new places, and returned to some old places, and I’ve gathered up some news that I’ve seen online too. Happy reading! Sligo Food Trail in... Continue Reading →
Back to Bristol
I first visited Bristol in 2019, and then Covid happened and life got in the way. I always said I wanted to go back though — especially after I started following Urban Tandoor on Facebook. They’re an Indian restaurant with the most ridiculous (in the best way) curry-themed parody videos. Think Chicken Tikka instead of... Continue Reading →
Raghly Loop Trail – Or Half a Loop in My Case
We have more walks than you can shake a stick at here in Sligo. There’s a walk to suit everyone, from forest to coastal, and urban to rural, and I went on a very special one over the weekend. I headed off to do the Raghly Looped Walk, to be honest it took me long... Continue Reading →