I was delighted to read that Hazelwood reopened at the weekend. This beautiful forest was decimated during Storm Eowyn, back in January, and Coilte have been busy clearing the paths and repairing the damage. I went to visit on Saturday morning and it's sad to see how many trees were lost during the storm, but... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a new walk in Sligo town, you might like the one at Far Finisklin. It's a lovely flat walk, so it would be suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, and the views are beautiful. You can look over the bay, watch the seabirds, and view Benbulben. It's in the location of... Continue Reading →
The Queen Maeve Festival will take place in Sligo town on May 3rd -5th, 2024. The Stephen Street Carpark has been transformed into public space, and the festival is a celebration, hosted by Sligo County Council for the opening of Queen Maeve Square. Friday 3rd May4pm – 6.45pm Ocean FM Live Broadcast4.30pm – 6pm Official... Continue Reading →
It was a beautiful, sunny day on Friday and I had an hour to spare so I decided to pay a visit to the ruins Killaspugbrone Church near Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Killaspugbrone is one of the 'Sligo Walks' and is part of a longer looped walk which you can find out about here. I usually... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a resident of Sligo or just passing through on a touring vacation, Branley’s Yard is a must visit location. You’ll find this haven of creativity just outside Sligo town, in Rathcormac on the N15. Be sure to put it on your list of places to visit. I was there recently and went on... Continue Reading →
I saw a post recently on the Collooney Greenway Support Group about the Cloonamahon Woodland Park in Sligo and I decided to go and have a look for myself. The park is fairly new but it's a lovely walk even as it is at the moment. Western Forestry Co-op hosted a series of Open Days... Continue Reading →
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