There’s something special about a small business that refuses to give up - and Yellow Bird Bakes is exactly that kind of story. Linda first opened her charming little bakery last year, tucked away at the back of Armstrong’s Cashsavers on High Street. It quickly became a spot for locals with a sweet tooth, known... Continue Reading →
Last year, when I saw The Feeling announce a tour to celebrate 20 years of Twelve Stops and Home, I didn’t even hesitate. That album was the soundtrack to a very specific chapter of life - the school run years. Lucy was only ten, Jono had just started secondary school, and that CD was played... Continue Reading →
It’s been one of those weeks that felt bust from start to finish, the kind where you sit down on Sunday and wonder where the days actually went. Having the bank holiday on Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day completely threw me off. It took me a long time to realise that Wednesday wasn’t actually Monday.... Continue Reading →
There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Sligo town that always feels special. I got in early in the morning, and I loved walking through a quiet town, waiting for the crowds to arrive. I treated myself to breakfast potatoes in Osta, the place was packed, and I had to sit outside! It was great... Continue Reading →
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →
I know that Mother’s Day can mean different things to different people, and for some it may simply feel like any other Sunday. So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend that isn’t necessarily centred around the day itself, here are a few events happening around Sligo that might be worth checking out.... Continue Reading →
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