One of my blog readers was finding it difficult to find a place for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a Sunday, so they asked me if I'd put a call out for suggestions. The blog readers came back with so many suggestions, and some businesses were on to me as well, and here are the... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, and Beyond Friday 24th – June 3rd 2024
This is a blog post to connect with the podcast, which you can listen to here. Comedian Bob Hennigan returns to his native Ballina with his new show “….so, any craic?”. Bob was described by The Vodafone Comedy Festival as "Mayo's most charming ball of misery." This comedy gig takes place at the Ballina Arts... Continue Reading →
Latest podcast – an interview with Funké Egberongbe from Funké’s Afro Carribean Restaurant, Sligo
It was a pleasure to chat to Funké, you can listen to the interview on the podcast. There's a transcript of the interview below, and you can check out Funké's restaurant here. I'm here today with Funké, who has opened the most amazing restaurant in Sligo Town, and she's a fantastic woman, and I just... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts – Manchester in May 2024
This is a Sunday Thoughts with a difference, I'm just back from Manchester, I had to go for a work trip, and Lucy tagged along with me, we got to do lots of things in our spare time, including visiting a pug cafe, afternoon tea in an Alice in Wonderland themed tea room, and more.... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo and beyond – May 17th – 24th
This blog post is to go along with the podcast of events. You can listen here, or on Spotify. The Enniskillen International Market returns to Enniskillen Castle, on the shores of the River Erne, from Friday 17 May - Sunday 19 May 2024. Friday and Saturday 10am - 7pm. Sunday 12-6pm. Jazz Brunch in Osta... Continue Reading →
Favourite Places in Sligo for Coffee and Cake – As Recommended by The Blog Readers
I asked my blog readers and social media followers about their favourite places in Sligo for coffee and cake, and I got some wonderful suggestions. I did ask for people not to suggest a place that they are affiliated with, but I have no way of checking, so keep this in mind. There are some... Continue Reading →