I know that Mother’s Day can mean different things to different people, and for some it may simply feel like any other Sunday. So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend that isn’t necessarily centred around the day itself, here are a few events happening around Sligo that might be worth checking out.... Continue Reading →
Markets serve as vibrant social spaces where people gather not just to shop for local produce but also to connect with friends and discover unique items like gifts and art. This post compiles essential information about various markets in Sligo, including their schedules and links to their pages for updates.
If you’re looking for something genuinely brilliant to do with the kids, this one deserves a big circle on the calendar. Pictured above is: Gemma Lavin – Engineering Trainee (Abbott), Catherine Kennedy, Operations Manager, Faculty of Engineering & Computing (ATU), James Brady – Technical Engineering Manager (Abbott) and Prof Graham Heaslip, Dean Faculty of Engineering and... Continue Reading →
The 6th of January marks Nollaig na mBan — Women’s Christmas, also known as Little Christmas — and it traditionally signals the end of the Christmas season. My good friend, Dr Marion McGarry, has written a beautiful article exploring the origins and customs associated with the day, which you can read here:https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0102/1103975-nollaig-na-mban-january-6th-ireland-roots-traditions-customs/ I’ve noticed a... Continue Reading →
I know that some people are looking for things to do on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day. Here are a few things that I've noticed. Christmas Day Sligo Parkrun 9.30am Doorly Park. Opposite the Cleveragh Retail Park. Find out more about Sligo Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.ie/sligo/ 10am The annual Streedagh Swim in aid of Focus... Continue Reading →
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival has officially announced its dates for 2026, running from February 9th to 14th, and organisers are already encouraging people to snap up what they say is the “Perfect Christmas Gift – The Gift of Laughter”. Now firmly established as one of the most popular comedy festivals in the West... Continue Reading →
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