Hello lovely readers and happy Sunday. Itโs a dull day here, and not looking like the middle of August at all, very different to our neighbours over the pond, who are struggling with another heatwave. Itโs warm here, just damp. Enough of the weather forecast, Iโd better get on with the blog! I hope you... Continue Reading →
A Morning on Devenish Island with Erne Water Taxi
I've wanted to visit Devenish Island for years. I'm a regular visitor to Enniskillen, and not just for the shopping, although that's pretty good too. There's so much to see and do that it's well worth planning a day trip. I booked the Pilgrim's Pass through the Erne Water Taxi website. It includes a return... Continue Reading →
A Saturday Morning in Swinford
Swinford in County Mayo isn't too far from home, and revisiting the Swinford Indoor Market has been on my list for a while. It's been years since I was there, and I'd also spotted a new cafรฉ in town called Chocomelt. They may as well have called it Magnumlady's Cafรฉ. There was only one thing... Continue Reading →
Walking Sheemore (The Hill of the Fairies), Leitrim
A few weeks ago, I had a day off work, so I headed to Leitrim. I was booked in for an aroma bath at Drumhierny Wellbeing Sanctuary, but as I was up bright and early (as usual), I had plenty of time to explore beforehand. I love a good walk, and I'd heard plenty about... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Hello lovely readers, and happy Sunday. I hope you're all keeping well and enjoying the sunshine if you're in Ireland. It feels like ages since we've had rain, and while the last couple of days have been a little cooler, the blue skies have been very welcome. I've spent the weekend at Lucy's house in... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – July 2026
Here we are again, with another Sligo Food News blog post. There is a different format this month, where businesses contacted me to tell me their news, thanks so much to all who did. News from The Glasshouse, Sligo Thursday Theme Menu in The Glasshouse Sligo Come and join us for a Thursday Night Special... Continue Reading →