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 →
Sligo Christmas Market
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 →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – St. Honorè
Update: Sadly St. Honorè will be closing on October 15th, 2022. Another Update: St. Honorè opened under new management in Spring 2024, it's been closed for a couple of weeks now (June 2024 - and Google is showing it permanently closed.) There's a new cafe in Sligo town, welcome to St. Honorè - which is... Continue Reading →
A relaxing lunch at Eala Bhan, Sligo
Anthony, the owner of Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo, kindly invited me and Jono along to have lunch recently and it was wonderful. Eala Bhan means white swan in Irish, very apt considering the restaurant is located overlooking the Garavogue River where the swans glide by. The restaurant is in the centre of Sligo town and... Continue Reading →
Family friendly things to do in Roscommon
I have teamed up with Visit Roscommon to tell you about some of my recommendations of family friendly things to do in the county. Roscommon is a place steeped in myth and legend, with hidden gems around every corner and friendly faces to greet you. Enjoy unforgettable adventures from high in the trees, or under... Continue Reading →
Breakfast at Hooked, Sligo
I was delighted to be invited along to visit Hooked in Sligo recently. Hooked is one of my favourite places in Sligo town. For me, eating out isn't just about the food (although of course it's important), but it's about the whole experience. I love to see a place with the 'wow' factor, and Hooked... Continue Reading →