I was in town bright and early this morning, for an event in Doorly Park, so I got a chance to call to Lough Gill Brewery to check out Sligo's newest café. The brewery used to have a coffee cart, run by their sister company Brew & Barrel in Queen Maeve Square, but they've now... Continue Reading →
Gleniff Features in The Death of Robin Hood Movie
Gleniff Horseshoe in Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo, is a beloved location featured in films, including The Death of Robin Hood and The Northman. The author shares excitement upon seeing Gleniff in the trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, set for release later this year.
From Litter Blackspot to Bright Spot: Sligo’s Incredible Comeback
Sligo has once again proved that real change is possible. After spending several years in the Top Ten of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) rankings, the town has now risen above 40 other towns and cities surveyed, to claim the top spot. What makes this even more impressive is how far Sligo has come.... Continue Reading →
Great News for the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote
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 →
The Range is coming to Sligo
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 →
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 →