I was delighted to hear the news that the Hawk’s Well Theatre, in partnership with Sligo County Council, will be the principal tenant and operator of the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote. The Art Deco Theatre was originally called the Abbey Cinema, and it was built in the late 1940s. The cinema closed in1975, and sat idle for over... Continue Reading →
Update. The Range opened on April 4th, and you can read all about it here. When it was announced that Homebase had gone into liquidation in Ireland, and The Range bought the assets, there was a lot of speculation about the Sligo store, and if The Range would open in the Homebase unit in the... Continue Reading →
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 →
The Sligo festivals for 2025 begin at the end of January, and while all the dates haven't been finalised, I thought I'd start a post, so you that you what you can look forward to during the year. I'll update this post with dates as soon as I see them, so keep checking back. 24th... Continue Reading →
A new chapter in adventure tourism begins with the grand opening of Éalú Lodge. The ultimate escape for those seeking the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation and the chance to explore the beauty of Sligo. Opening its doors on January 10th 2025, this 21-bed lodge takes its name from the Irish word for “escape,” reflecting... Continue Reading →
There have been a few things happening in Sligo recently, and I thought it might be an idea to add them all in one blog post, as I know not everyone is on social media. Firstly Homebase has gone into liquidation, this is for all the stores in Ireland and RTE has the full story.... Continue Reading →
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