It feels like the calm before the storm, as I sit here on my own and think about the past week. It's Andy's birthday today, and also our 34th wedding anniversary - where do the years go? Lucy and Laurence will be over to visit later today, it's the second time this week we've seen... Continue Reading →
Yeats Day 2024
On the latest episode of my podcast I chat to Malcolm Hamilton from The Hamilton Gallery, Sligo, about Yeats Day and how you can get involved. We also talk about the Yeats 150 birthday celebrations in 2015, when the wonderful Joanna Lumley visited Sligo. You can listen to the podcast here. Find out more about... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, North Mayo, North Leitrim, Roscommon and beyond – June 6th – 14th, 2024
This blog post is to go along with the podcast - which I'd recommend you listen to, because it's more indepth - and you can let me know ideas for a name - you'll get the idea when you hear it 🙂 There's so much happening, and here are just some suggestions. Thursday, June 6th... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, and Happy June! Maybe we'll get some summer now, yesterday was beautiful here, but today we are back to a dull day. I hope you are all keeping well, I'm a bit tired today - it's been quite an eventful week. I was going to go to Strandhill People's Market, but I'm too... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →
My Interview with Rachel from The Little Fox
Rachel from The Little Fox was on my podcast course, and I was delighted to interview her to find out more about her business. You can hear her story on the podcast. Rachel explains more about her business, and tells me how her rescue dog Jack inspired the brand. The Little Fox helps customers who... Continue Reading →