I love this time of year. October in Sligo is usually a magical month, with the misty mornings, sunny days and falling leaves there's nothing quite like it. Unfortunately it's not just the leaves falling! I took Jono swimming today - he does his physio in the pool and afterwards we go to the Jacuzzi.... Continue Reading →
Seedy Balls
Now before you think I'm being rude it's a recipe 😉 I can't think of what else to call them and that's what they are 🙂 I was inspired by the Beltra Market Goodies on the #SligoFoodTrail last week so thought I'd have a try at these. I had a gander at The Happy Pear... Continue Reading →
Flavours of the World in Sligo
Yes once again it's all about food! Saturday I paid a visit to Beltra Country Market. It's one of my favourite markets in Sligo - with such a friendly atmosphere - and of course Marguerite's Famous Beetroot Burgers! Most Saturdays there are various workshops taking place at the market. Last week there was an Indonesian/Suriname... Continue Reading →
Lunch with a view at Wild Atlantic Food
One of my new favourite places for lunch at the moment is Wild Atlantic Food. It's located at the Sligo Golf Academy in Ransboro so just a short drive from Strandhill, Ballisodare or Sligo town. The view is just something else! Where else can you get an Alpaca looking in at you?? The Sligo Golf... Continue Reading →
Falling for Autumn
Hello October! I like this month, misty mornings, dewy cobwebs and some much-needed sunshine....well so far anyway. I was enjoying a lovely walk with the boys (dogs) this morning when we crossed over one of the wooden bridges down by the River Walk in Coolaney and I went flying! Wet leaves on a wooden bridge... Continue Reading →
Farewell Mr. Yeats
Visitors to Sligo will have seen the mural of W. B. Yeats in the centre of town. Yeats will no longer cast a cold eye on Sligo in the coming days as he will arise and go now. From the Sligo Tidy Towns Facebook Page: ** DEMOLISHING OF YEATS MURAL ** Sligo Tidy Towns have been informed that,... Continue Reading →