If you are looking for affordable days out with the kids this August, here's one that's worth knowing about. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced that all visitors under the age of 18 will receive free admission to participating OPW heritage sites throughout August. Previously, the scheme only applied to younger children, so... Continue Reading →
Have We Become That Cynical?
Sometimes I wonder why I bother. Yesterdy I shared a post on my Facebook page about the Honesty Farm Shop at Knocknarea Farm in Strandhill. It wasn't an advert. I wasn't paid to write about it. I thought it was worth sharing because, despite being well known locally, not everyone knows it's there. I also... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Here we are again, another Sunday. It's not quite as nice as the previous few. The sunshine did a runner yesterday, and we're left with that miserable fine rain. It's not really rain, not really mist, it's just mizzle. It's been another busy week with appointments. Jono had his pain management appointment, which I'm delighted... Continue Reading →
The Taste of Sligo Food Festival Returns This Weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to Queen Maeve Square because the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its third year, the festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer in Sligo, bringing together some of the best food... Continue Reading →
My Guide to Afternoon Tea in Sligo
What could be nicer than a relaxing afternoon tea? Delicate sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats, endless cups of tea served in china cups. I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about Afternoon Tea in Sligo, I'm starting with the ones that I've had, but I'll also include other places that... Continue Reading →
Is Brad Pitt in Sligo?
If I had a euro for every person who's asked me this week, "Have you seen Brad Pitt yet?" I'd be a rich woman! The truth? No. I haven't seen him. And believe me, if I had, you'd all know about it by now! So, why Brad Pitt? His latest movie is filming in Mullaghmore... Continue Reading →