If you are a regular visitor to the blog you'll know how much I like discovering new places, especially in Sligo. Well I say new, the Sligo Children's Community Garden (SCCG) has been running since 2020, it's a place where children and families can play, learn and grow. With a focus on biodiversity, sustainability and... Continue Reading →
A Catch Up
It's been a while since I've written a generic blog post to tell you what I've been up to. I have about 20 blog posts waiting to be written and I never seem to do them, maybe one day I'll get to them. We've had some lovely days weatherwise, it's great because it was so... Continue Reading →
Digital Screen Printing with Creative Heartlands
I went along to a digital screen printing workshop yesterday and I didn't really have any idea what to expect, or how you go from an image on a computer screen to a print on a tote bag. It was an absolutely fantastic workshop. Stuart from Fab Lab Maker Hub and Creative Heartlands is great... Continue Reading →
Glencar Alpacas
I love seeing interesting things to do in our area and I was delighted to be asked along to visit Glencar Alpacas. I went along with my friends Fiona and Michelle and we went on an hike with Aston, Reilly Arlo and Sonny the alpacas. Des, Malachy and Paula, with two of their alpacas We... Continue Reading →
Soak Bath Salts is a Winner!
I'm always looking for positive Sligo stories that I can share on the blog and over the recent months I've really enjoyed following the Soak Bath Salts Instagram account. I was delighted when I saw that this local business won the Best Sleep Wellness section of the Irish Tatler Wellness & Spa Awards. Read about... Continue Reading →
Benbulben and the Bluebells
If you are looking for a beautiful walk in Sligo, check out the Gortarowey Forest Walk. It's a short drive out of Sligo town on the N15 heading to Donegal. You'll see a right turn at a thatched cottage after the Yeats Tavern (it's signposted). There's been a lot of work done there recently on... Continue Reading →