Cawley's Festive Afternoon Cawley's have a amazing afternoon tea and if you fancy something special before Christmas you Treat yourself and your friends to their Afternoon Tea with a Festive Twist. This would also be a wonderful idea for a gift voucher. I got a voucher for my birthday from the family a few years... Continue Reading →
Tempo Cafe – Focus on Sligo Food
Tempo Cafe open in Ballisodare last year. After years of interest in healthy eating and nutrition, Noirin Kelly decided to turn her passion for flavoursome, nutritious cooking into a new venture. I've previously called in for takeaway porridge - which is something else by the way. Over the weekend I decided to have breakfast there.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Here we are again, another Sunday and fairly motoring through the year. It's been a busy couple of weeks but I like being busy. I've produced some local gift guides which you can see on the blog, and I'm working on a Roscommon one - which is going to be lovely. It's great discovering new... Continue Reading →
Andy Parsons; Patience
Sometimes you go to an art exhibition that speaks to your soul. One that moves you and takes you back to days spent in hospital corridors and nursing homes. Hours sitting beside a bed, listening to rattling breathing. Being handed tea and biscuits. Remembering kind words and sympathy. Looking at walking frames without owners. Hearing... Continue Reading →
Family friendly Christmas events in the North West
With so many things being cancelled over the last year or so, there's more interest than ever for things to do this Christmas. Here are some things I've noticed in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon, that might be of interest, as numbers are limited for most events early booking is advisable. Winter Wonderland at Westport... Continue Reading →
Blend Café – Focus on Sligo Food
Blend is Sligo's newest café, you might know Laura from The Gallery Café on Grattan Street. Laura has now opened Blend on O'Connell Street, in the former Café Fleur premises. You can expect great food and friendly service and Laura was one of the gems in the pandemic as she was open for takeaway all... Continue Reading →