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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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Hawk's Well Theatre

26 Nov 2009 - 26 Nov 2009

The Hawk's Well Theatre is a well established vibrant theatre located in Sligo town. Dedicated to showcasing both touring...

Harlem Gospel Choir

26 Nov 2009 - 26 Nov 2009

Harlem Gospel Choir at the Hawk's Well Theatre.

Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

12 Dec 2009 - 20 Dec 2009

Comprising some 350 hectares of mixed woodland, a lake and a number of islands, Lough Key constitutes one of the most extensive...

Carmel Gunning International Summer School Festival of Irish Music Song and Dance

02 Aug 2010 - 07 Aug 2010

This School of Irish Music and Song is open all year round to students local and outside Ireland. Classes held in tin whistle,...

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Markree Castle Hotel - Champagne Break- 2 night B&B

 

Enjoy two cosy nights in a superior room the historic Markree Castle. Champagne and strawberries will greet you on arrival to one...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Our Young At Heart Break offers 3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast & 3 Evening Meals. Guest have full use of our Award Winning...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Midweek Madness.... Enjoy 5 Nights Bed & Breakfast & 5 Fantastic Evening Meals. With Spectacular Views of the Benbulban Mountains...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Visis the Sligo Southern hotel, which is situated in the Heart of Sligo. Enjoy a two night bed & breakfast midweek break. Enjoy an...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - General Offer

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE BREAK - €149pps for 3 Nights B&B plus Dinner. Enjoy a 3 Night break at Sligo Southern Hotel & Leisure Centre....

Sligo Park and Leisure Club - General Offer

 

ATLANTIC ADVENTURE - €134pps for 2 Nights B&B, 1 Dinner & 2hr Surf Lesson or 1hr Horseriding or Seaweed Bath.Choose from the...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a Two night break at the Sligo Southern hotel. In the Heart of Sligo, enjoy a bit of shopping and unwind in our Garden room...

Markree Castle Hotel - TV3 Deal of the Day Friday 4th September

 

OFFER: 2 nights in a superior room with champagne and strawberries on arrival, breakfast in bed each morning & Dinner on one...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - General Offer

 

GOLF BREAKS IN SLIGO - €80pps for 1 Nights B&B plus 1 round of Golf.

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre

 

Enjoy a leisure break in the Heart of Sligo. Stay at the Sligo Southern hotel, and enjoy our friendly staff and relaxing lounge...

Markree Castle Hotel - Granary House on Castle Grounds

 

The Granary Constructed in 1771 on the site of a much earlier building and recently completely refurbished. This 3 bed roomed...

Markree Castle Hotel - 1 night B&B Special

 

Why not enjoy our special B&B package in the luxury Markree Castle with full Irish breakfast.Our delightfully appointed guest...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND LEISURE BREAK - €109pps for 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Dinner. Hotel situated in the heart of the bustling and attractive town of...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Weekend. 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast and 1 Evening Meal. Complimentary use of our Award Winning Leisure Club and Special Offer...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 3 Evening Meals.

Markree Castle Hotel - Relaxing Getaway- 4 night

 

Why not treat yourself to an extended 4 night stay at Markree Castle with 2 evening meals. You will enjoy the comforts of one of...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast & 3 Evening Meal. Complimentary Cleopatro Hydro Bath or Seaweed Bath per person with every...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Holistic Pampering Package 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 1 Dinner plus Seaweed Bath or Hydrotherpy Bath Yonka Mini Facial or Back...

Markree Castle Hotel - 2 Nights B&B & 1 evening meal

 

Enjoy a relaxing 2 night package at Markree Castle, 2 nights B&B with full Irish breakfast and evening meal on night of you choice...

Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre - General Offer

 

AUTUMN/WINTER FAMILY BREAK - €339pps for 2 Nights B&B plus Dinner (2 adults, 2 kids u-12yrs). Free use of our state of the art...

Markree Castle Hotel - Markree Gormet Taster- Sunday nights

 

An exclusive chance to sample all that Markree has to offer at an amazing Sunday night special rate. Enjoy a gourmet meal in our...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Evening Meal in the Elsinore Restaurant plus 3 Night B&B FREE plus Choice of Relaxing Balneo Therapy...

Sligo Park and Leisure Club - General Offer

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE - €109pps for 2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner. Rate includes full use of the health and leisure club.

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Evening Meal in the Elsinore Restaurant plus 3 Night B&B FREE plus Choice of Relaxing Balneo Therapy...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Evening Meal in the Elsinore Restaurant plus 3 Night B&B FREE plus Choice of Relaxing Balneo Therapy...

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB

 

Enjoy 3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast plus 3 Evening Meals - Selected Dates ONLY -

YEATS COUNTRY HOTEL, SPA AND LEISURE CLUB - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 1 Evening Meal plus 1 Hour Spa Treatment. Complimentary use of Relaxarium plus Leisure...

Sligo Park and Leisure Club - General Offer

 

WEEKEND LEISURE - €149pps for 2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner. Rate includes full use of the health and leisure club.

Markree Castle Hotel - 2 Bedroom Markree Castle Courtyard Cottages

 

Luxury self catering cottages situated in the Markree Castle 17th Century farmyard buildings, where you can enjoy sculpture...

Markree Castle Hotel - 3 bedrom Courtyard Cottages on Castle grounds

 

Luxury self catering cottages situated in the Markree Castle 17th Century farmyard buildings, where you can enjoy sculpture...

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Markree Castle Hotel - Champagne Break- 2 night B&B

Markree Castle Hotel - Champagne Break- 2 night B&B

Enjoy two cosy nights in a superior room the historic Markree Castle. Champagne and strawberries will greet you on arrival to one...

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!

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