It's my birthday today, of course with Covid it's not the same but I had a nice day anyway. Due to restrictions I couldn't see anyone including Lucy and Laurence, so that was a real shame. Andy and Jono made sure I had a nice day anyway and I treated myself to these two treat... Continue Reading →
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Glasshouse
If you read the blog regularly you'll know that afternoon tea and cake in general is my favourite hobby. So I was delighted to be invited along to The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo to try their festive afternoon tea. The Glasshouse is situated on the banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo town, so if... Continue Reading →
Sligo Folk Park
I've been to Sligo Folk Park several times over the years. The park is in the beautiful village of Riverstown - which is a lovely place to visit in itself. The folk park has had a fantastic makeover recently and it was an absolute pleasure to go back and see the place looking so well.... Continue Reading →
Up to the caves
We've had some really lousy weather recently and it has made me very lazy. I'd normally go out for regular walks but the weather put a halt to my gallop, this morning I made myself go out. I had to go to Ballymote anyway (check out the baker truck there on Thursday and Saturday mornings),... Continue Reading →
When We Travel Again – The Ballymote Edition
Well the Tubbercurry post was very popular, 500 views and counting so here's the Ballymote version, which also will include Kesh as it's so close by. Ballymote is another lovely town in South Sligo. It's home to one of my favourite places in Sligo - Eagles Flying, of course it's not open at the moment... Continue Reading →
Friday the 13th
It's an uncertain time. Ireland is in lock down with the schools and colleges closed. This morning it was announced that local mass is also cancelled - and the bingo. We've been busy on Sligo Hub making a list of cancellations and people willing to help, it's at times like this that the kindness of... Continue Reading →