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Last Updated on the 4th of December, 2025 Our hometown, Sligo, located in the northwest of Ireland, is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and rugged coast. There’s also lush green countryside and rolling hills. Besides nature, Sligo is a lively town with an excellent calendar of events and festivals, some of which occur annually. […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 *Important Update – Sadly, Ireland’s largest sanctuary for raptors and owls has closed due to unforeseen circumstances. Some might consider birds of prey the bad boys (and girls) of the bird world, but I think it’s unfortunate that they’ve acquired that reputation. Sure, they are known for […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 Ever since we moved to Sligo five years ago, we’ve wandered around its many beaches, secluded forest trails, tourist attractions and various landscapes that tugged at our heartstrings. Yet, some of our best memories of exploring Yeats County were solidly tied to the evenings when we made […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 The ground was still moist from last night’s downpour, and every blade of grass was tilted under a heavy blanket of dew. Jet black clouds blocked out the sunbeams, but I could feel this was going to be a good day. We were embarking on yet another […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of November, 2025 Having lived in Sligo for five years, we’ve always thought of Benbulben Forest Walk as a small oasis of tranquillity that provides hikers with the relaxation they need. There’s something special about spending time in the woods for the chance to see the sun hitting the soft […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 I call myself lucky to live in Sligo. I love the quiet solitude and how everyone greets one another. I love how the seasons change more starkly. I love going for a walk on tranquil country roads and knowing that the beach is only a few minutes […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Ireland is riddled with mystical locations and hidden treasures like the Gleniff Valley, where you can be consciously aware of all elements of Earth. Where the rain brings rainbows and dynamic moments, and where fast racing clouds suddenly open up and let the sun gleam through. Where […]
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Last Updated on the 24th of November, 2025 Our biggest dream came to life when, in January 2018, after 10 years in Dublin, we relocated to a place where the Atlantic Ocean meets the land. To finally live in Sligo town, where unparalleled energy is emitted in the surrounding landscape, is a gift we get […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 I’ve been mesmerised by the views of Glencar Lake, lying in the middle of a hushed valley, for a very long time. I was drawn in by its serenity, and I loved how, on a cloudless day, you can watch sunbeams touch the valley and the peaks […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 The forecast called for heavy rain, but the skies blew otherwise and gave us an unexpected display of constantly changing lights and colours. There were no people on the looping trail, just a few donkeys silently grazing away in the grassy field overlooking an endlessly choppy bay. […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 So far, in my 38 years of life, I haven’t discovered anything as peaceful as walking through the woods, looking up at the tree canopy, and watching the sun push through the leaves and illuminate the trail ahead of me. And, if there is one thing that […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Spontaneous road trips keep my imagination running wild and feed my desire to leave home and feel everything in person. That’s why I love where we live in Ireland – Sligo and its rugged terrain embody the true definition of adventure and deserve at least one encounter […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 As soon as we jumped out of the campervan, I could sense the captivating power of the Atlantic Ocean. The refreshing breeze brushed against my cheeks and, after a brief moment, exposed me to nature’s beauty, and my senses erupted. I couldn’t take my eyes off Ericeira […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Are you travelling around Ireland and looking for an epic stop on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure? Then add Mullaghmore to your list because it has everything Ireland’s West Coast is famous for – incredible coastal views, friendly locals, craggy cliffs, beautiful beaches, fantastic food and world-class […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 When I look back through time and space, the last year seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye. This was the year I will look back on and remember climbing, surfing, exploring Sligo and living within these fleeting moments where summer flowers smelled like […]
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