What I love most about having the blog is that it gives me the inspiration and passion to discover new experiences. I believe in trying things out before I post about them, so I can genuinely recommend something I’ve done to my readers. If you’re looking for an authentic Irish experience, this is something you... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy February! It’s St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland, and we have a bank holiday tomorrow in honour of that. It’s also Imbolc, the start of spring and a sign that the days are getting longer. I have had such a busy week and I’m totally wrecked today. The best way to describe it was that... Continue Reading →
Middle-Aged Women: The Travel Industry’s Missed Opportunity
I recently came across an article in the Irish Independent about how the travel and tourism industry is missing a huge opportunity by overlooking middle-aged women. It really struck a chord with me, because I was reminded of something that happened when I was in my mid-40s. I attended the launch of a major tourism... Continue Reading →
North West Services Summit to support Regional Business Growth this January
A new Business and Retail Summit taking place in Sligo this January aims to support local economies across the North West by helping businesses plan, adapt and futureproof for the year ahead. The North West Services Summit will take place on the 26th January 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, bringing together retail,... Continue Reading →
Momentum celebrate Christmas in Sligo
I don’t see my work colleagues very often as we are all based in different areas so it’s extra special when we get together. We had our work Christmas party in Sligo last week. It’s so different seeing Sligo through the eyes of a visitor and not as someone who lives here. We stayed in... Continue Reading →
The Gatelodge Coffee Shop, Sligo
The Gate Lodge recently opened in Doorly Park, Sligo town, it's a coffee shop and tourist information centre, and it's great to see this lovely building open to the public. The coffee shop is run by the Cranmore Abbeyquarter Community Centre, and it was lovely to meet Christina and the rest of the staff there.... Continue Reading →