Visit Sligo invited the Val to explore the new picnic offering from The Diamond Coast Hotel as part of the Sligo Picnics initiative. The hotel offers a delightful mix of locally sourced foods for picnics, perfect for enjoying Sligo's stunning landscapes. Priced at €18 for two, it's a fantastic local culinary experience.
If you can’t decide between a forest walk or a stroll along the beach, Lissadell is the perfect place to have both. As you drive from the village of Carney, you’ll spot a little gate lodge on the left-hand side. Turn down there and you’ll find a small lay-by with space for a few cars.... Continue Reading →
We have more walks than you can shake a stick at here in Sligo. There’s a walk to suit everyone, from forest to coastal, and urban to rural, and I went on a very special one over the weekend. I headed off to do the Raghly Looped Walk, to be honest it took me long... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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