It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
Firstly, Happy New Year to all of you, I hope that 2023 will be kind to you. 2022 was some year for one year, a rollercoaster if ever there was one, but I'm not going to dwell on it. I don't have any resolutions for 2023. I would like to dedicate this year to sharing... Continue Reading →
After months of extensive renovations, O'Hehirs have reopened the cafe in the Tesco Arcade in Sligo, and it's wonderful! They've extended the cafe into another unit and it's now bigger and better than ever. The menu remains the same and all your old favourites are there, the layout also remains the same, with the cafe... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for cake shop with the wow factor, I'd really recommend a visit to Hatch 22 by McG Cakes in Ballintogher, Sligo. I called on a dull day and the shop is like a winter wonderland, so inviting and cheerful, and the perfect place to visit for a treat. https://www.tiktok.com/@magnumlady/video/7170286154711895301 The cakes... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Christmas Market is back for 2022, and it's wonderful to see it. The Quayside Shopping Centre comes to life with all kinds of everything. You can find things that you won't find anywhere else, and all under one roof. There are some gorgeous things, and I may have started my Christmas shopping early!... Continue Reading →
There's a new cafe in Sligo town, welcome to St. Honorè - which is not just a cafe, it's a French Patisserie and Coffee Specialist. . St. Honorè is the patron saint of Bakers and Pastry Chefs. The pastries are handmade daily by the talented Pastry Chef/Owner who has experience running his own Boulangeries in... Continue Reading →
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