I'm always asked for suggestions of things to see and do in Sligo, so I thought I'd write a blog post of some of my suggestions. I've written a Sligo Guide of Things to do with Kids here. This is just a guide and bear in mind that it was written as a summer post,... Continue Reading →
A Day Trip to Westport
I love going off exploring, and although I’ve been to Westport before, it hasn’t been for years. I have fond memories of celebrating Jono’s 18th birthday there; we went to Westport House and had a ball. I decided to go back for a brief visit on my week off work. Although I didn’t get to... Continue Reading →
Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival Will Embrace The Wild Atlantic Way
The theme for this year's Sligo St Patricks Day Parade has been announced! The theme will be “The Wild Atlantic Way” and will celebrate 10 years of the Wild Atlantic Way and the Sligo connection. Parade Chairperson, Finbarr Filan stated: “We are really excited to see how our entrants embrace this year's theme. Sligo has... Continue Reading →
The Dream Garden – Ballina
If you are looking for a magical experience for all ages, you must visit The Dream Garden in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The beautiful walled garden of the Jackie Clarke Collection comes alive after dark with a lightscape of native Irish animals, birds and plants. As you leave bustling Pearse Street in Ballina town, you will... Continue Reading →
An Afternoon at The Ocean Sands Hotel
I was delighted to invited along to The Ocean Sands Hotel for afternoon tea, and a tour of their spa. If you read the blog, you'll know that afternoon tea is one of my favourite hobbies, and it's been ages since I went for one. The Ocean Sands Hotel is a four star hotel located... Continue Reading →
A Minute of Mayo Magic
I could tell you all about my visit to Mayo and the brand new immersive experience at The Ceide Fields, but I've written about if for work, so you can read the blog post there. In the meantime enjoy this short video of magical Mayo. https://videopress.com/v/hJnr263y?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true