It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
It's been another bumper year for the blog, with over 100,000 views, and I thank all of you who leave comments or read the blog. When I started it in 2009 I had no idea that it would be so popular, and that's all down to you, my loyal readers. In this post I'll share... Continue Reading →
There's a new cafe in Sligo town, welcome to St. Honorè - which is not just a cafe, it's a French Patisserie and Coffee Specialist. . St. Honorè is the patron saint of Bakers and Pastry Chefs. The pastries are handmade daily by the talented Pastry Chef/Owner who has experience running his own Boulangeries in... Continue Reading →
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 →
It's been a while since I've done a Sunday thoughts blog, this is mainly a catch up to tell you what I've been up to, but it's also a way for me to offload the things that rattle around in my head. It's been a hectic week, with a lot going on, so it's nice... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year I was exploring the heritage trail with a friend. It's a really lovely walk, even if you just stick to the town part. We weren't sure where Emlaghfad Church was, and it was hard to find information online, so I went back another day to explore that, but in this post I'll... Continue Reading →
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