Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at โฌ18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.
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 โ especially after I started following Urban Tandoor on Facebook. Theyโre 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. Thereโs 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 →
A New Coffee Spot – Dream Coffee Sligo
Iโd been seeing Dream Coffee Sligo pop up on my social feeds all week, so I made a plan to meet a friend and check it out for myself. And what a spot. Tucked in at Healy Plants, down by the Holy Well on the shores of Lough Gill, itโs one of those places that... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – May 2026
Happy May! Welcome to another edition of Sligo Food News. I've seen quite a lot of things happening, so I'm adding it all here. The photo above is El Churro, one of the new dishes on the Tempo breakfast menu, it was really lovely, and not too sweet. You can find Tempo in Ballisodare -... Continue Reading →
Focus on The Glasshouse Sligo
Towards the end of last year, my blog was in danger of disappearing altogether. Thankfully, it was saved by the incredible support of six brilliant Sligo businesses who came on board to sponsor the blog. Their support means I no longer have to worry about covering the cost of my websiteโs domain and storage, and... Continue Reading →