I was in Grange yesterday for a business meeting, ooh get me! It gave me the chance to visit The Jam Pot cafe which I've wanted to try for ages. It's a lovely place and I really enjoyed my chocolate, beetroot and avocado cake - which shouldn't have worked but it was delicious. There's a... Continue Reading →
Sligo Shops – Heads You Win by Chicky
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 →