It's been a while since I've written a Sunday Thoughts blog post. I have a lot to say, but for some reason I don't feel like saying it - if you get what I mean. The sun is shining, but my walk was cut short by 'not our cat' following me. We have had a... Continue Reading →
Favourite Places in Sligo for Breakfast – As Recommended by The Blog Readers
I asked my blog readers and social media followers about their favourite places in County Sligo for breakfast, and I got some wonderful suggestions. Happy reading: Eamon: Lyons do the best veggie breakfast in the county, and I've near enough tried them all.Susan: Lyons for Sligo town and Nook for Collooney area both delicious and... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – November 2025
I put a call out on my social media challenge for Sligo food establishments to let me know their food news. This time no one contacted me, even though it's a free service, so I've just added some things of interest that I've seen myself. First up, there's a new café in Sligo town -... Continue Reading →
Searching for the Sun at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
I headed off bright and early on Friday (Halloween), in the hope of seeing the Samhain sunrise at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. I say bright, it was actually dark, which should have given me a clue about the sun (or lack of it). Samhain means Summers End and is also the start of Winter, it falls... Continue Reading →
Sligo’s Newest Cafe Opens – The Brasserie, Sligo
The Brasserie opened in Sligo town this week. It's in The Canopy Shopping Centre (formerly Johnston Court). I got there for breakfast this morning, and I was very impressed. I went for Chocolate and Berry pancakes, but when I saw Salt and Chilli Hashbrowns I had to order them too. I've never seen any place... Continue Reading →
Rituals Opens in Sligo Town
I was delighted to be invited along to the opening of Rituals new store in The Canopy, Sligo. Rituals is such a beautiful brand of wellness and beauty products, and walking into their store, is like walking into a spa. It’s a stunning shop, a real feast for the senses. Their products smell amazing, and... Continue Reading →