Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions: Doorly Park is located on the shores of the Garavogue River which runs through the heart of Sligo town and links Lough Gill with the tidal waters of Sligo Bay. It is 2km from the centre of the town. Drive along JFK Parade and onto the Riverside. Follow this road until you see the sign for Doorly Park.
Doorly Park
Sligo Town
Sligo
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Ireland West
A fine riverside amenity, Doorly Park is around 15 minutes’ walk from Sligo Town Centre. Once a wetland, now a semi-wild landscaped park, it was transformed in the 19th century by Colonel WG Woodmartin. Today lakes, woodland and wetlands offer great picnicking and walking. There is a nature trail that takes in the best plant life, wildlife and views. Highlights include reed beds, native woodland and magnificent mountain views. The park is named after the late bishop of Elphin, Dr Edward Doorly. Recent developments include new cycling and walking trails. There is a walking trail with looped link pathways to connect existing woodland and cycling pathways. Additional facilities include a car park and picnic tables.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)71 916 1201Email: northwestinfo@failteireland.ie
Website: www.discoverireland.ie
Address: Sligo Town, Co Sligo, Republic of Ireland
