It's been a busy week, and there have been lots of coffee, and lots of chats. I love talking to people, everyone has something interesting to say, and I find it very theraputic. I'm also buzzing with ideas - and I need to settle myself a bit, because I'm going to get exhausted, I'm telling... Continue Reading →
Introducing the Mental Health Podcast
One of the things that I'm asked most about (apart from what there is to do in Sligo), is about my mental health, how I dealt with my depression and how I cope with anxiety. I've written quite a lot about it, but sometimes I think you need to hear a friendly voice, so the... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, and Beyond Friday 24th – June 3rd 2024
This is a blog post to connect with the podcast, which you can listen to here. Comedian Bob Hennigan returns to his native Ballina with his new show “….so, any craic?”. Bob was described by The Vodafone Comedy Festival as "Mayo's most charming ball of misery." This comedy gig takes place at the Ballina Arts... Continue Reading →
The National Creative Arts Summer School comes to Sligo
Do you want to explore your creative interests and meet other like-minded people? Do you want to pursue a career in the creative industries in Ireland? This could be your chance, as the ATU Sligo - Fine Art and Creative Practice will host the Creative Arts Summer School on Thursday 6 June. This is the first time... Continue Reading →
Latest podcast – an interview with Funké Egberongbe from Funké’s Afro Carribean Restaurant, Sligo
It was a pleasure to chat to Funké, you can listen to the interview on the podcast. There's a transcript of the interview below, and you can check out Funké's restaurant here. I'm here today with Funké, who has opened the most amazing restaurant in Sligo Town, and she's a fantastic woman, and I just... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo and beyond – May 17th – 24th
This blog post is to go along with the podcast of events. You can listen here, or on Spotify. The Enniskillen International Market returns to Enniskillen Castle, on the shores of the River Erne, from Friday 17 May - Sunday 19 May 2024. Friday and Saturday 10am - 7pm. Sunday 12-6pm. Jazz Brunch in Osta... Continue Reading →