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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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Christmas Extravaganza Concert

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Christmas Extravaganza Concert at the Markree Castle.

Bernies Social Dancing

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Christmas Extravaganza Concerts

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Christmas Extravaganza Concerts at the Makree Castle.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Wallis Bird

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Wallis Bird at the Barry's Public House, Grange.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

All Weather Santatown & Santa Village Grotto

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Early Booking Essential Weekends, Evenings & Nights ONLY. Visit Santatown, Santa's Elves and Santa's Village Grotto. See the...

Bernies Social Dancing

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

13 Dec 2008 - 13 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

17 Dec 2008 - 17 Dec 2008

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Hawk's Well Theatre

18 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008

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

A Fairytale Christmas

18 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008

A Fairytale Christmas at the Hawk's Well Theatre.

A Fairytale Christmas

18 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008

A Fairytale Christmas at the Hawk's Well Theatre.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

19 Dec 2008 - 19 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

20 Dec 2008 - 20 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

26 Dec 2008 - 26 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Four Men and a Dog

27 Dec 2008 - 27 Dec 2008

Four Men and a Dog at the Barry's Public House, Grange.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

27 Dec 2008 - 27 Dec 2008

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

31 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Jarlath McTernan

31 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Jarlath McTernan at the Barry's Public House, Grange.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

02 Jan 2009 - 02 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

03 Jan 2009 - 03 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

07 Jan 2009 - 07 Jan 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

09 Jan 2009 - 09 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

10 Jan 2009 - 10 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

14 Jan 2009 - 14 Jan 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

16 Jan 2009 - 16 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

17 Jan 2009 - 17 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

21 Jan 2009 - 21 Jan 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

23 Jan 2009 - 23 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

24 Jan 2009 - 24 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

28 Jan 2009 - 28 Jan 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

30 Jan 2009 - 30 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

31 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

04 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

06 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

07 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Tommy Fleming

07 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Tommy Fleming at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Sligo.

Bernies Social Dancing

11 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

13 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

14 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

18 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Guys and Dolls

19 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Guys and Dolls at the Hawk's Well Theatre.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

20 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

21 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Bernies Social Dancing

25 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Bernies Social Dancing at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

27 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar

28 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Live Music in the Inishaven Bar at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone.

Feis Shligigh 2009

21 Mar 2009 - 09 Apr 2009

This will be the 80th Feis Shligigh offering competitions in all ages groups in the Irish Language, Engligh Verse Speaking,...

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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...

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...

SLIGO SOUTHERN HOTEL AND LEISURE CENTRE - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

The Sligo Southern Hotel Valentines Special Package includes 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast and Candle light dinner on one evening...

CEOL NA MARA - 3 nights B and B

 

Ceol Na Mara is an owner-run, Michelin recommended, 3 Star guesthouse located in the coastal village of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. The...

SLIGO SOUTHERN HOTEL AND LEISURE CENTRE - 2 nights B and B

 

The Southern Hotel has midweek Family Breaks with 2 nights bed and breakfast. The whole family can enjoy complimentary use of our...

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...

Glasshouse Hotel - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break in the stylish surroundings of The Glasshouse Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation, breakfast...

TEMPLE HOUSE GARDENERS COTTAGE - 7 Days Self-Catering

 

Enjoy a self catering break at The Gardener's Cottage. This is a charming Victorian cottage, sleeping up to eight people, set...

Glasshouse Hotel - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a two night break in the stylish surroundings of The Glasshouse Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation and...

SLIGO SOUTHERN HOTEL AND LEISURE CENTRE - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 Nights B&B 1 Dinner and a round of Golf (at a supplement price, contact hotel direct to make booking) Situated in the heart of...

SLIGO SOUTHERN HOTEL AND LEISURE CENTRE - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

The Southern Hotel has midweek Family Breaks with 2 nights bed and breakfast with one evening meal. The whole family can enjoy...

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...

CEOL NA MARA - 2 nights B and B

 

Ceol Na Mara is an owner-run, Michelin recommended, 3 Star guesthouse located in the coastal village of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. The...

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...

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

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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!

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