Açaà bowls are my favourite breakfast, and it's great to see them available in Sligo. The kind people at Ripples at The Riverside Hotel, kindly invited me to try one, because I mentioned them in my Sligo Food News blog post. Firstly, Ripples is a gorgeous place. It's bright and airy, and on a sunny day... Continue Reading →
Lauren’s Patisserie Opens in Sligo Town
There’s some great news for those of you who love cakes and coffee, Lauren’s Patisserie has opened her beautiful new patisserie in Adelaide Street, Sligo town. It’s perfect for those of you heading into work, as the shop opens at 8am, so you can grab a coffee and a treat before you head to the... Continue Reading →
2024 – A Record-Breaking Year for the Blog
Firstly, happy new year to you all. I hope that 2025 is everything you wish for. Secondly, thank you to each and every one of you who took time to read the blog, leave a message, comment on the Facebook page, share posts, etc. It’s all thanks to you that 2024 was the most popular... Continue Reading →
The Harbour Cafe, Mullaghmore, Sligo
I finally got to The Harbour Café in Mullaghmore today, it's been on my list since it opened. The café opened at the end of June, in the premises that was Eithna's by the Sea. Eithna posted this on Facebook in February: "After much consideration over the last few months I have finally decided to... Continue Reading →
Oak Moon Cafe – Sligo’s Evening Cafe
An evening cafe has recently opened in Sligo town, I think this is a great idea for people who want to meet-up somewhere that isn't a pub. Oak Moon Cafe is located in the Yeats Memorial Building on Hyde Bridge. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there's a selection of books and board games.... Continue Reading →
An Interview with Anthony Gray
My latest podcast interview is with Anthony Gray, from Hooked and Eala Bhan. Anthony tells me more about the Taste of Sligo Food Festival and also the Taste of Sligo Food Tours. He also talks about his favourite places in Sligo, the view from the 3rd tee at the golf club in Rosses Point sounds... Continue Reading →