Our 3 Favourite Family Activities in Sligo

Over the June Bank Holiday we decided to visit the kids grandparents last minute. We are aiming to go up to Sligo at least twice a year. It’s nice for the kids to have a change of scenery and explore the town they were born in.

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Our Mid-Term Break in Sligo

Last week was Matthew’s first ever midterm break from school. He was actually really looking forward to it. Even though it was only two days, everyone had a lovely break. So much so that yesterday, when Chloe went back to creche, she was full of chats to her minder. She is never anything like that in the morning. She is…

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If You Go Down To The Woods Today…

Last weekend we decided to do something different for once. Weekends are family weekends. It is the only time we actually get some quality time together because the week is just so busy with work. Then you are straight into making dinners. I don’t schedule our weekends. It’s whatever happens, happens. On Friday I thought the weather is going to…

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Afternoon Tea @ Eala Bhan

On Sunday, two friends and I decided to go for some afternoon tea in Eala Bhán in Sligo town beside the Garavogue River. We got into the habit now of trying out all local afternoon tea places. I booked the space ahead in case it was full. But in fact normally there is no afternoon tea on a Sunday. Thanks…

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Horse Riding at Island View Riding Stables

Last weekend my friend Karo and I were very brave and decided we are going to book 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours horse riding lessons. As we don’t plan on taking it serious and making a hobby out of it I didn’t want to just go on the lunge for 20 mins and that was it. I always dreamt…

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