I love visiting gardens and spending time in nature, it's something I don't do enough of, because it's just so relaxing; watching the bees go about their work, and listening to the bird song. Saffron has the most beautiful garden, located on the Sligo/Roscommon border, and she is part of the Secret Gardens of Sligo... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It feels like the calm before the storm, as I sit here on my own and think about the past week. It's Andy's birthday today, and also our 34th wedding anniversary - where do the years go? Lucy and Laurence will be over to visit later today, it's the second time this week we've seen... Continue Reading →
What’s on in Sligo, North Mayo, North Leitrim, Roscommon and beyond – June 6th – 14th, 2024
This blog post is to go along with the podcast - which I'd recommend you listen to, because it's more indepth - and you can let me know ideas for a name - you'll get the idea when you hear it 🙂 There's so much happening, and here are just some suggestions. Thursday, June 6th... Continue Reading →
Cafes and Restaurants open on Sunday in Sligo
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 →