Halloween in Enniskillen
Yesterday Jono and I headed up to Enniskillen, we got there early enough so it wasn’t too busy. Asda has a lot of Christmas stock in already as well as loads of Halloween goodies. I love the fact...
View ArticleFireworks in Fermanagh
I’ve often seen the Halloween Fireworks display in Enniskillen advertised but I’ve never got there. This year we did and had a brilliant night! It was on Thursday (Halloween) and it was a really...
View ArticleChristmas Shopping in Sligo
Firstly Sligo has Christmas lights!!! After a whole lot of ‘will they, won’t they’ the lights are up! I especially like the Rockwood Parade area of the town, I think it looks lovely. I was hoping...
View ArticleSligo Shops – Chiara Poli – The Italian Wardrobe
The Italian Wardrobe, a high-fashion Italian boutique located on Market Street, Sligo, first opened in 2008 and moved to a bigger premises in 2012. Chiara Poli owns the shop and told us she moved to...
View ArticleSligo Shops – M. Cosgrove and Son Delicatessen
It’s a while since I’ve done a blog about a Sligo shop. This one is well worth waiting for, in fact if you’ve never been to Sligo it’s worth coming just to visit this wonderful shop. Cosgrove’s is one...
View ArticleShopping sprees and Shellac Nails
I won a fantastic prize on Facebook a couple of months ago. It was a €200 voucher for The Outlet, Sligo and Westend Beauty Clinic of course the minute I found out I’d won it I had Lucy planning what...
View ArticleRathcormac Food and Craft Market
Rathcormac is the place to be every Saturday when the wonderful food and craft fair takes place. It’s on from 11am-4pm in Branley’s Yard, Rathcormac which is just between Sligo town and Drumcliffe....
View ArticleStorms and shoplifting
Today I went storm chasing as we were promised 40 foot waves, although to be honest I wouldn’t have gone anywhere near the sea if it had been that bad. I value my safety and my camera too much. It was...
View ArticleSligo Sales Shopping
I dragged myself out of my little comfortable bubble that I have found myself living in for the last two weeks and went into Sligo with Jono and Lucy. I wanted to get a couple of bits in the sales –...
View ArticleDay trip to Longford
I heard an advert for Iceland in Longford on iRadio a couple of weeks ago. How did I never hear there was an Iceland in Longford?? It’s about an hours drive from here so Lucy and I headed over there...
View ArticleChristmas Shopping in Sligo
Just in case you are looking for a bit of inspiration for gift ideas/shops in Sligo I thought I’d do a blog post that might be of some help. Sligo is the #adventurecapital so why not give the gift of...
View ArticleA couple of hours in Enniskillen
Yesterday Jono and I went up on the bus to Enniskillen. I usually drive up so it was a lovely change to let the bus deal with the bends in the road! I also fall asleep every time I’m on... Continue...
View ArticleSligo Shops – Heads You Win by Chicky
It’s been a while since I’ve done a feature on a Sligo Shop. Heads You Win By Chicky is a gorgeous shop, it really is a treasure trove of so many beautiful things. Carol (Chicky) who owns the shop is a...
View ArticleGallivanting around Grange
I was in Grange yesterday for a business meeting, ooh get me! It gave me the chance to visit The Jam Pot cafe which I’ve wanted to try for ages. It’s a lovely place and I really enjoyed my chocolate,...
View ArticleWhy your business needs a website
If you follow the blog you'll know that I compile gift guides. There are a few reasons why I do this: 1. I like to help small businesses2. I like to encourage people to keep their money in Ireland3. I...
View ArticleRoscommon – A great town for shopping
Did you ever think you'd hear me talking about shopping? Me neither to be honest. If you read the blog regularly you'll know I'm not the biggest fan of shopping. I'd rather be out exploring or at home...
View ArticleSligo Christmas Market
The Sligo Christmas Market is back for 2022, and it's wonderful to see it. The Quayside Shopping Centre comes to life with all kinds of everything. You can find things that you won't find anywhere...
View ArticleSome of the Favourite Businesses in Sligo
I put a call out on my social media channels and on the Love Sligo Facebook group to find out what people's favourite businesses were in Sligo and I was inundated! Most of the suggestions were food...
View ArticleTake a look at Homeland Plus Sligo
There's something for everyone at Homeland Plus in Sligo town. It's conveniently located at Deepwater Quay, Finisklin. There's plenty of free parking and it's a pleasure to shop there. With friendly...
View ArticlePepco – Sligo’s Newest Shop
Pepco opened in Sligo town last month, but I've only recently visited. It's a brilliant store, and well worth a look. It's located in the Cleveragh Retail Park (in the unit that Argos was in). It's a...
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