The Sligo St. Patrick's Day Parade is back with a bang after a break of two years. The 50th Sligo St. Patrick's Day Parade will take on a new route. The main change will see the parade return to going up O'Connell Street and across Grattan Street and Castle St. The viewing stand will now... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's felt like the longest week. It's hard to believe that this time last week our Puggly was still with us. Although we still have Rocket-dog, the house seems so quiet which is strange because Pug was very quiet in the last few weeks. I know people who don't have pets won't understand but the... Continue Reading →
Happy 13th Birthday to the Blog!
The Blog is 13 years old today! It started off as a diary and I didn't think anyone was reading it to be honest, but they did, and then it sort of morphed into a bit of everything. Thirteen years later it's still going strong and has had over 1 million views, which I think... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's the last Sunday in January! Hooray! Is it just me or does it feel like the longest January ever? Luckily it's been mild, which is just as well, as the home heating oil was 64 cent a litre last year and is now 95 cent! The struggle is real. I'm doing OK, I've been... Continue Reading →
My Favourite Place in Sligo
Imagine yourself in another world, a place filled with myths and legends, mists rolling over mountains, the sun obscured by moving clouds. This place is The Gleniff Horseshoe, Ballintrillick, in the Dartry Mountains, Sligo - and it's spectacular, whatever the weather. I can't describe the feeling I get driving into the valley, towards the imposing... Continue Reading →
Community Support – Sligo Food and Furniture Bank
I love highlighting great initiatives on the blog and the Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is an excellent idea. This is a community group assisted by amazing volunteers and kindness from the public to ensure the most vulnerable in our society get valued supports. The Sligo Food and Furniture Bank is located at 1 Gaol... Continue Reading →