It's been a very exciting week for me, Brendan Tierney - who hosts The Sligo Show asked if I'd go along to be interviewed. I was honoured to be asked - and terrified - but I went along for the craic. I didn't need to worry as Brendan is a fantastic interviewer, he made me... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – Dock 84
There's great news in Sligo as Dock 84 opened their doors, they are located in the old Lyons Mill in Finisklin, at the other side of the Lidl carpark. You can read more about the restoration of the mill here. I was meeting a friend today so I suggested we try it out and I... Continue Reading →
Sunday Morning in Strandhill
Knocknarea Farm Shop I headed off to Strandhill on Sunday morning and I thought I'd tell you about it. My first port of call was Knocknarea Farm, this is a chemical-free farm and Sean and Rob, who run the farm, only use natural growing methods. I love that they have a shop with an honesty... Continue Reading →
To a lake in the mountain
I've been wanting to go to Lough Lumman for a number of years, I few weeks ago I finally got there. The lake is located on Slieve Deane and the walk is part of The Sligo Way (if you wanted a longer walk). I parked at Ballygawley Woods and started to walk, and walk, and... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering Enniscrone
When Discover Enniscrone asked me if I'd like to feature Enniscrone on the blog I jumped at the chance. It's been a long time since I visited, and it's such a fabulous place I really need to go back more. Enniscrone is located on the Wild Atlantic Way, around a 40 minute drive from Sligo... Continue Reading →
Made in Sligo has a new home
The Made in Sligo creative collective have a new, permanent home in the heart of Sligo town. You can find them in from Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm in Henry Lyons Sligo. This collective represent the best design and craftsmanship Sligo has to offer, promoting high-end craft to national and international audiences. The work... Continue Reading →