Sligo is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Ireland. This baffles me because we fell in love with the place after coming here on holiday 32 years ago. So much so that we moved over from the UK the following year. To show you just how beautiful it is I thought I post some... Continue Reading →
Sligo Abbey Reopens
There's great news for those in Sligo, or coming to visit, as Sligo Abbey has reopened to the public. The abbey has been closed to the public for the last two years, so it's wonderful to see them back open again. The abbey is open from the end of March to the end of October.... Continue Reading →
Two Sligo Walking Challenges for 2022
We are blessed to have some of the most beautiful scenery in County Sligo, so why not make the most of it and take part in one or two organised walking challenges? Caves of Keash I recently spotted the Castle 2 Cave Camino, this will take place on Easter Saturday and is organised by Eastern... Continue Reading →
Sligo Folk Park Revisited
It's a year since I've written about Sligo Folk Park. It's been a strange year for everyone due to Covid, you don't need me to tell you that, but the crew at Sligo Folk Park have been making the most of the months that they have been closed and they have transformed the place. I... 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 →
Take a walk on the dark side
If you are coming to Sligo or if you live here there's a walk that you might be interested in. The Sligo Dark Tales tour is a fascinating walk of Sligo town with lots of facts about the dark history of Sligo. The tour starts at the Riverside Hotel and visits several stops including Sligo... Continue Reading →