If you're looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to Queen Maeve Square because the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its third year, the festival has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer in Sligo, bringing together some of the best food... Continue Reading →
There is such a buzz in Sligo about the Spanish Galleon replica, and it's wonderful to see it. Judging from all the photos and videos that I've seen on Social Media, I'm probably one of the last that has actually set foot on it! I booked my visit weeks ago, when I first saw it... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for things to do in Sligo this July, here are just some of my suggestions. You can also visit my Things to Do in Sligo Blog post to see some more suggestions: https://magnumlady.com/2025/07/04/things-to-do-in-sligo/ Take the Sligo Town Walking Tour The Sligo Town Walking tour is back this summer. Whether you're visiting for... Continue Reading →
The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival returns from 19th–21st June, sailing into its 16th year and bringing three days of music, entertainment and community celebration to the heart of the local area. Organised by volunteers from the RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat, the festival celebrates maritime heritage and community spirit through traditional sea shanties, live performances, family activities... Continue Reading →
I had a lovely weekend out and about in Sligo, and it was so enjoyable I thought I'd tell you about it. I had no real plan on Saturday morning other than to see where the road took me. The weather wasn't great, but if I let the weather dictate what I did, I wouldn't... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite things to do is head off exploring. I’m always awake early, and getting out for a walk helps clear my head and start the day properly. Slish Wood is about a ten minute drive from Sligo town and there’s plenty of parking. There’s also a picnic bench beside the river at... Continue Reading →
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