It was Nollaig na mBan yesterday, a day where women used to get the day off and eat cake - sounds like my kind of day! You can read the roots and traditions of the day here. I didn't get to eat cake or take a day off yesterday, but I made up for it... Continue Reading →
The first Sunday Thoughts for 2023
Firstly, Happy New Year to all of you, I hope that 2023 will be kind to you. 2022 was some year for one year, a rollercoaster if ever there was one, but I'm not going to dwell on it. I don't have any resolutions for 2023. I would like to dedicate this year to sharing... Continue Reading →
The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
It's been another bumper year for the blog, with over 100,000 views, and I thank all of you who leave comments or read the blog. When I started it in 2009 I had no idea that it would be so popular, and that's all down to you, my loyal readers. In this post I'll share... Continue Reading →
Things to do over the Christmas Break in Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and beyond
Hopefully the turkey sandwiches are now a thing of the past but I’m sure ‘I’m bored’ is a well used term in most households – probably from the adults ;). Here are just a few ideas to keep the family entertained throughout the holidays. As I’m based in Sligo most of the ideas will be... Continue Reading →
O’Hehirs Newly Revamped Cafe Opens in Sligo
After months of extensive renovations, O'Hehirs have reopened the cafe in the Tesco Arcade in Sligo, and it's wonderful! They've extended the cafe into another unit and it's now bigger and better than ever. The menu remains the same and all your old favourites are there, the layout also remains the same, with the cafe... Continue Reading →
An Afternoon at The Ocean Sands Hotel
I was delighted to invited along to The Ocean Sands Hotel for afternoon tea, and a tour of their spa. If you read the blog, you'll know that afternoon tea is one of my favourite hobbies, and it's been ages since I went for one. The Ocean Sands Hotel is a four star hotel located... Continue Reading →