Ultan Conlon will be a familiar name to anyone who follows the Irish music scene. A regular favourite on Seamie Mac’s Show on Ocean FM and many other stations, his work has also earned national recognition, with Marty Whelan on Lyric FM, and Eve Blair on BBC Radio Ulster naming There’s a Waltz as their... Continue Reading →
Christmas and St. Stephen’s Day 2025 Activities in Sligo (and one in Ballina)
I know that some people are looking for things to do on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Here are a few things that I've noticed. Christmas Day Sligo Parkrun 9.30am Doorly Park. Opposite the Cleveragh Retail Park. Find out more about Sligo Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/sligo/ 10am The annual Streedagh Swim in aid of Focus... Continue Reading →
Sligo Hospital Musical Society Presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
A Beloved Tradition Continues at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, January 2026 Following the tremendous success of Hansel & Gretel earlier this year, Sligo Hospital Musical Society is proud to announce its 2026 pantomime production — The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show will take place at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, from January 20 to January 24, 2026 and lots of the shows... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s Best Christmas Events 2025
There is so much happening in Sligo for Christmas. For Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day events click here. I put a call out on my social media channels and got a few messages, so I went looking and found so many more. If there's anything that I've missed, send me an email valrobus@gmail.com and... Continue Reading →
Sligo On Ice – So Much Fun!
Sligo On Ice has returned to Sligo town, and I headed over to see what it’s all about. It’s a proper ice-skating rink—no plastic “ice” here—and it’s absolutely brilliant! Years ago, I used to skate regularly (back when I was younger and a lot more flexible!), but this time I struggled right from the start…... Continue Reading →
Step into the Roaring 1920s-50s at Cairde’s Vintage Ball Fundraiser
Get ready to don your finest vintage attire and dance the night away as Cairde Sligo Arts Festival presents the Vintage Ball Fundraiser on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the stunning Temple House Estate. This glamorous evening of vintage music and performances will raise vital funds to support and expand Cairde’s 2026 arts programme. The... Continue Reading →