Magnetism, a major contemporary art exhibition will open to the public today. It's located in the old Snia/Saehan factory that is just behind Hazelwood House. I was luckily enough to go along last night for a preview. It was a bit strange for me as I explored the factory a few years ago with Derelict Nation... Continue Reading →
Dare to Bare to Fight Cancer
Exactly 7 years ago last Sunday, the very first skinny dip for charity in Ireland - and the world - took place at the lovely Lissadell Beach in Sligo. It was the inaugural Dip in the Nip (so-christened by the late, great Gerry Ryan) and at the time was considered crazy, shocking and impossible. Máire... Continue Reading →
Lunch at O’Briens Sandwich Cafe, Sligo
Lucy and I were delighted when Mark and Jo from O'Brien's Sandwich Cafe, Sligo invited us along to try out Rachel Allen's Summer Signature Range. First up is the Thai Chicken Wrap. It's a delicious combination of chicken, peanuts, cucumber and coriander, dressed with sriracha mayo. It's nicely spicy, I like spicy food so I... Continue Reading →
Koffee and Kake at Knox
I'm sure everyone thinks all I do is eat all day....well I kind of do but we have such a great range of food establishments in Sligo I may as well. Knox has recently opened in O'Connell Street, Sligo. If you are wondering why it's called Knox it's because that was the original name for... Continue Reading →
Summer Dining at Harrisons
Lucy and I were delighted to be invited along to Harrison's Bar and Restaurant in Cliffoney to try out their new summer menu. We went along just after our snorkelling trip in Mullaghmore so we were both really hungry which was just as well because we had a feast! As soon as we arrived we... Continue Reading →
These Wings Were Made to Fly
When I started planning my Wild Atlantic Wayfarer project part of my hopes were to see places from different angles so I was delighted to get back up into a plane again and fly over Sligo. I have to say I'm not great with heights - or planes. So to get up in a small... Continue Reading →
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