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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  North West’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 busy, 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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Music in Drumcliffe

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

"The Vogler Quartet, Music in Drumcliffe's festival ensemble-in-residence, are joined by artists of international standing from...

South Sligo Annual Walking Festival

05 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

"The Annual South Sligo Spring Walking Festival will take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Registration will take place at...

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...

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...

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...

 

 

 

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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...

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.

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Did you know?

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

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