Sligo

Sligo

Sligo’s mix of incredible history and breathtaking scenery is hard to beat

Surfing at Easky
Drumcliffe Church
WB Yeats' sculpture, Sligo Town
Benbulben

From left to right: Surfing at Easky, Drumcliffe Church, WB Yeats' sculpture, Sligo Town, Benbulben

Resounding with literary history, Sligo is one of the northwest’s most scenic counties and was the inspiration for poet WB Yeats, whose final resting place is beneath the beautiful Benbulben Mountains. 

As well as some truly beautiful mountainous scenery, Sligo is also blessed with still glassy lakes, and some beautiful beaches perched right on the edge of the Atlantic. 

Sligo Town, on the other hand, is a buzzy, atmospheric spot filled with great restaurants, shops and pubs, while the county’s smaller villages are excellent places to escape the frenetic pace of life. 

And if you’re interested in ancient history then you’ll be pleased to find the largest megalithic site in Ireland at Carrowmore.

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Atlantic Coast Golf Challenge 2012

02 Jul 2012 - 04 Jul 2012

3 Day Event featuring 3 magnificient Links courses, Carne Golf Links, Enniscrone Golf Club and Co. Sligo Golf Club. Individual and...

Comhaltas Summer Seisiún

04 Jul 2012 - 29 Aug 2012

"Seisiún Ceoláras Coleman offers a unique audience experience for Irish locals and visitors from abroad - a real taste of our...

Sligo Stages Rally

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

"Connacht Motor Club have for almost 30 years promoted the Sligo Stages Rally, which each year takes place in mid-July....

Warrior of the Sea 6km Swim

14 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

"The 3rd annual Warrior of the Sea Swim continues on in the true adventurous spirit for which it was envisaged. The route has...

South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance

15 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

"South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance has been promoting Irish music, song and dance for the past 25...

Sligo Jazz Project - International Jazz Summer School & Festival

24 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

"Sligo Jazz Project (SJP) has been described by the Irish Times as 'one of the most important events on the jazz calendar'. SJP...

Tubbercurry Old Fair Festival 2012

04 Aug 2012 - 08 Aug 2012

"Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival 2012 is one of the longest established old fair days in Ireland, beginning in 1750 and...

Rosses Point Olympic & Sprint Triathlons

04 Aug 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

One of Ireland's first original Triathlon events takes place once again in Rosses Point, County Sligo on the weekend of 4-5...

Coleman Traditional Festival

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

"Coleman Traditional Festival is a weekend of traditional Irish music, song and dance. The opening concert features special guests...

The 28th Annual Warriors Run

25 Aug 2012 - 25 Aug 2012

"Think a 15km race is a piece of cake? Not round here it isn't! Welcome to Strandhill, home to the famous Warriors Run which takes...

The Creative Writer's Workshop - Memoir Writing Retreat

27 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2012

"A 4 day residential memoir writing retreat in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside amidst 500 acres...

West Coast Challenge

03 Sep 2012 - 06 Sep 2012

The West Coast Challenge is a golf competition played on Bundoran, Strandhill, Enniscrone and Donegal Golf Clubs. It’s a four day...

Sligo Festival of Baroque Music

28 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012

"Sligo Festival of Baroque Music has, over 17 years, established a reputation for musical excellence, artistic integrity and a...

Sligo Live - Ireland's Folk, Roots and Indie Music Festival

24 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

"Enjoy 6 days of folk, roots and indie music with over 100 performances in a warm, relaxed and intimate environment. Past acts...

Ceol na Samhna

09 Nov 2012 - 11 Nov 2012

This is a weekend of music, song and storytelling with a ceilí thrown in for good measure. Tubbercurry is located ten miles from...

 

 

 

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Waking in Yeats Country

 


W.B Yeats fell in love with Sligo. Its majestic mountains, ancient ruins and miles of sandy beaches lie at our doorstep.
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Golfers Gluttony

 


Stay 3 night's stay with a Balcony Room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy 2 rounds of Golf in Sligos 3 Links...

2-Night Castle champagne Break

 


Enjoy 2 night's Accommodation in a Superior Double or Twin Room in the historic Markree Castle, Champagne and strawberries on...

Golf or Pamper Break with Castle Dargan from €129 pps

 


Castle Dargan is a luxury resort on 170 acres of parkland just minutes from Sligo City Centre.

Offer includes two...

Adventure Weekend

 


2 Nights Stay in a Double Deluxe Room with Seavie

Choose from 2 of either Surf Lessons/kayaking/ Fishing Lessons with...

Picture Perfect Summer Special

 


This superb package includes 2 night's Bed & Breakfast and an evening meal on a night of your choice.

You will also...

3 Night Family Summer Package

 


Enjoy 3 Nights B&B for 2 Adults and 2 Children.

Includes: Guided and Non-Guided Bike Rides (Small extra charge for...

2 Night Walker Rate

 


Enjoy two nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast in a Delux Bedroom with one evening meal for 2 on the evening of your...

Runaways Romantic Break

 


Run away from it all with this cosy one night romantic getaway.

Enjoy a complimentary superior upgrade (where...

Stay and Golf in Sligo

 

Enjoy luxurious overnight accommodation, bed and full Irish breakfast and a round of golf in stunning Strandhill golf course. Rate...

Walking in Yeats Country, the North West of Ireland - €348 pps

 


Two days walking in majestic mountains, ancient ruins and miles of sandy beaches in the North West.

Each day you will...

 

 

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Did you know?

Ireland’s largest megalithic burial site is actually in Sligo. In fact, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery pre-dates Newgrange, County Meath, by 700 years!