If you are a regular visitor to the blog you'll know how much I like discovering new places, especially in Sligo. Well I say new, the Sligo Children's Community Garden (SCCG) has been running since 2020, it's a place where children and families can play, learn and grow. With a focus on biodiversity, sustainability and... Continue Reading →
Fowleys Falls – A Leitrim Gem
When you mention Leitrim and waterfalls everyone immediately thinks of Glencar and yes it is beautiful but it's very rare to go there and be on your own. If you are looking for a beautiful forest walk with a cascading waterfall, Fowley's Falls is the place for you. To get there if you are coming... Continue Reading →
Benbulben and the Bluebells
If you are looking for a beautiful walk in Sligo, check out the Gortarowey Forest Walk. It's a short drive out of Sligo town on the N15 heading to Donegal. You'll see a right turn at a thatched cottage after the Yeats Tavern (it's signposted). There's been a lot of work done there recently on... Continue Reading →
Ripples at the Riverside
Ripples is at the Riverside Hotel in Sligo town. It's a lovely spot for a bite to eat or a coffee - or for something special try one of their amazing milkshakes. Pancakes with berries and maple syrup The staff are friendly and it's a very welcoming place, if you sit inside it's like sitting... Continue Reading →
Dock 84 Revisited
My most popular post from last year was about Dock 84 in Sligo. Today I was doing some shopping in Lidl and I missed breakfast so it was a great chance to go back and revisit. The menu has changed quite a lot since I was there - and I'm kind of gutted I missed... Continue Reading →
Decisions and Directions
I think the biggest thing that I've found during the pandemic is that like so many others I hit the pause button. Life stopped in so many ways and it made me stop and think about where I was going in my life and what I was doing. I'm always an over-thinker, which has its... Continue Reading →