May is the month of the Bealtaine Festival, this is a nationwide event, celebrating creativity in older people. Sligo has so many events taking place across the county, it's a great way to try something new, or make new connections. Sligo County Council’s Arts Service Department plays a central role in shaping and delivering Bealtaine... Continue Reading →
I love wandering Sligo town at night. The lights shimmer on the river, bats fly overhead, and there’s always music drifting from somewhere. You can catch a show, enjoy dinner, make new friends in one of the pubs, or simply soak up the atmosphere. On May 7th, things step up a notch with “Good Evening... Continue Reading →
I admit that I am very late to the party with this one! Jessie's opened at the ATU, St. Angela’s Campus at the end of November, but I didn't have the chance to visit until today. Jessie herself will be familiar to plenty of people. If you visited Strandhill People’s Market, you’ll know her from... Continue Reading →
Just outside Sligo town is Ballisodare, so many people drive through it on their way to work, but it's a wonderful place to stop and spend a while, and recently I've found myself there quite often, so here are some suggestions of things to do. The Union Wood walk in Ballisodare is a gentle, family-friendly... Continue Reading →
There are places that feel untouched, and then there’s Sligo. Tucked along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the country’s most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. It’s often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
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 →
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