It's been a while since I've done a feature on a Sligo Shop. Heads You Win By Chicky is a gorgeous shop, it really is a treasure trove of so many beautiful things. Carol (Chicky) who owns the shop is a Milliner and makes the most beautiful hats and fascinators. Carol also has a wide... Continue Reading →
A couple of hours in Enniskillen
Yesterday Jono and I went up on the bus to Enniskillen. I usually drive up so it was a lovely change to let the bus deal with the bends in the road! I also fall asleep every time I'm on a bus so it was nice to have a rest too 🙂 Although the exchange... Continue Reading →
Day trip to Longford
I heard an advert for Iceland in Longford on iRadio a couple of weeks ago. How did I never hear there was an Iceland in Longford?? It's about an hours drive from here so Lucy and I headed over there today. Iceland, for those who don't know, is a freezer food shop. Lucy was looking... Continue Reading →
Storms and shoplifting
Today I went storm chasing as we were promised 40 foot waves, although to be honest I wouldn't have gone anywhere near the sea if it had been that bad. I value my safety and my camera too much. It was quite windy though and while I was waiting for the kids to finish in... Continue Reading →
Rathcormac Food and Craft Market
Rathcormac is the place to be every Saturday when the wonderful food and craft fair takes place. It's on from 11am-4pm in Branley's Yard, Rathcormac which is just between Sligo town and Drumcliffe. There is a wonderful atmosphere, brilliant stalls, friendly faces, live music, tasty food, the best of everything. It's great to be able... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – M. Cosgrove and Son Delicatessen
It's a while since I've done a blog about a Sligo shop. This one is well worth waiting for, in fact if you've never been to Sligo it's worth coming just to visit this wonderful shop. Cosgrove's is one of Sligo's oldest shops and was first opened as a restaurant/shop in 1898 by Michael Cosgrove... Continue Reading →