I was delighted to meet up with Jamie Murphy, who is the Football Social Responsibility Officer at Sligo Rovers. I've been following Rovers in the Community for a while, and I called into them when they hosted the Havin'aLaugh coffee morning last month. It was wonderful to see such a diversity of people who attended... Continue Reading →
A Gift With A Difference – A Smartphone Photography Workshop
I love finding ideas that are just a little bit different, and I like to support local businesses whenever I can, so I was delighted to meet Paul from Jet Black Squares recently and find out more about his business. Paul would like to show you how to see everyday things in a different light,... Continue Reading →
Expressive Minds – The Sligo Gift Guide
Lisa Callaghan returned home to Leitrim from Italy in 2021 having suffered a sudden and severe episode of psychosis for the first time. Recovery was long and challenging and throughout this time art was her only outlet and helped calm her mind and relax. Joining the Manorhamilton Printmaking Group in 2022 allowed Lisa to engage... Continue Reading →
All Things Natural – A Shop with a Difference in Sligo
All Things Natural is Sligo’s only Zero Waste Refill Shop and Eco Store. Edel, who owns the shop, has always been passionate about helping the environment and was using eco friendly products in her home, when having her own business was only a dream. Edel seized an opportunity to sell Lillys Eco Clean products at... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's been a busy week, and we had three days of summer! Back to the wind and rain again today, but the sun is trying to break through. I've done a podcast for this week, and I say way more on that, this is like the condensed version! You can listen to me ramble on... Continue Reading →
The Cairde Arts Festival – A Conversation with Tara McGowan – the founder and director of the festival.
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →