There are places that feel untouched, and then thereโs Sligo. Tucked along Irelandโs Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the countryโs most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. Itโs often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
Choosing Presence Over Scrolling: A Small Change That Transformed My Mornings
Before reading The Wellbeing Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life by Dr Janine van Someren, my mornings used to begin the same way: reaching for my phone and scrolling without thinking. It's not a great way to start the morning, I ended up doom scrolling and going down various rabbit holes.... Continue Reading →
Stepping Behind the Scenes with the Sligo Drama Circle
There are some weeks where everything just clicks - where community, creativity, and conversation come together in a way that reminds you why local stories matter so much. This was one of those weeks. I had the pleasure of meeting Damien from Sligo Drama Circle, on behalf of Sligo PPN, for the Sligo Community Voices... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Itโs also the first Sunday of April, and while Iโm not sure about April showers, weโve definitely had April storms. Storm Dave made an appearance yesterday. What kind of name is Dave for a storm?? The wind was wild, but thankfully the worst of it here... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Windy Shore Crafts – A Beautiful New Shop in Rathcormac
Thereโs something very special about seeing someone take the next big step in doing what they love, and thatโs exactly what Beatrice of Windy Shore Crafts has done. If youโve ever wandered through Strandhill Peopleโs Market, Sligo Indoor Market, or Rathcormac Market, chances are youโve come across Beatrice and her beautiful stall. Known for her... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – April, 2026
I wasn't going to do a Sligo Food News blog post this month, it takes such a lot of time, but there is such a lot of news this month - so here we are. Also, I had to share the cutest coffee that I've ever had! It was made by Julia in The Gate... Continue Reading →