It was a beautiful, sunny day on Friday and I had an hour to spare so I decided to pay a visit to the ruins Killaspugbrone Church near Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Killaspugbrone is one of the 'Sligo Walks' and is part of a longer looped walk which you can find out about here. I usually... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Day Parades in County Sligo
St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday, March 17th, and there are parades taking place in seven locations in County Sligo. All the times are below: The Sligo town St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at 12 noon Grange parade 2pm "Two Village" St. Patrick's Day Parade will be on SUNDAY 17th March starting at: 1pm in... Continue Reading →
Christmas Day Events in Sligo 2023
I know that Christmas Day is not the same for everyone, and some of you might be looking for company. I've found some things of interest in County Sligo: Christmas Day Swim in Streedagh at 10am, in aid of The Neurology Support Centre and RNLI Beanieman Brews is open on Christmas Day from 10am-2pm at... Continue Reading →
The Community Cafe at The Cranmore Co-op Sligo
I love seeing community cafes and I also love looking around gardens, so The Cranmore Co-op ticks both boxes. I follow their Facebook page with interest and they always have such lovely workshops and events taking place. Although I don't live in Cranmore, the community cafe is open to everyone. It's on most Wednesdays from... Continue Reading →
Last of the Visioners – a new exhibition at The Model Sligo
There's a new exhibition coming to The Model, Sligo. The Last of the Visioners opens on Friday21st of July and running until Friday 8th September Featuring:Kevin Jerome Everson / Grace Henry / Paul Henry / Sean Keating / Maurice Macgonigal / EmilyMcfarland / Kent Monkman / VukaÅ¡in Nedeljković/ William Orpen / Nano Reid / George... Continue Reading →
Atlantic Sheepdogs – a Sligo Gem
If you are coming to Sligo, or if you live in Sligo, one of the experiences that you need to visit is Atlantic Sheepdogs. When I went along I wasn’t sure what to expect apart from sheep and dogs obviously. I joined a group of about twenty people of all ages and we were welcomed... Continue Reading →