I was recently invited by Visit Sligo to experience the picnic offering from The Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone, part of the wonderful Sligo Picnic initiative created by Sligo Food Trail and Visit Sligo. The campaign encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of Sligo's finest food while exploring the county's spectacular landscapes. I... Continue Reading →
Discover Sligo’s New Picnic Experience at The Diamond Coast Hotel
Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at €18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.
Sunday Thoughts
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve written a Sunday Thoughts post. Not many people read these, but that’s not really why I write them. They help me clear my head and reflect on the week. Sometimes something I write resonates with people, and that’s always nice too. This week has felt like a... Continue Reading →
A delightful dinner at Cawley’s in Tubbercurry
Our wedding anniversary was in June, we were 30 years married which I think is quite achievement. As everything we closed due to Covid we didn't get to celebrate, well we had fish and chips in the car but it wasn't the same. So yesterday we went out for dinner. I honestly can't remember the... Continue Reading →
Pancake Day in Sligo 2018
I love Shrove Tuesday or pancake day. I'd have to say it's one of my favourite days of the year, you can keep Valentine's Day as the pancakes win my heart every time. This year I was planning to do a pancake crawl of Sligo but Jono has a hospital appointment so I'll do in... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Tea in The Glasshouse, Sligo
Today I took my friend for Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo. It was a late Christmas present and an early treat for her birthday. You all know what a fan of afternoon tea I am so it was as much a treat for me as her. There was a lovely selection of sandwiches... Continue Reading →