County Sligo

An enviable pace of life that blends modern living with a pristine natural environment

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Galeón Andalucía

Replica of a 17th Century Spanish Galleon

Deepwater Road, Sligo

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July 1st to July 12th
(10am to 8pm)

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Live

Sligo is an affordable county and everything from beaches, mountains and urban life is almost within touching distance. Expect exciting job opportunities, quality educational institutions and unlimited recreational activities.

Invest

With easily accessible transport links by air, sea, road and rail, highly skilled talent and an appealing employee work-life balance, Sligo is an attractive proposition for companies looking to relocate or expand.

Visit

From a wild coastline perfect for surfing and water sports to dramatic landscapes ideal for escaping into nature – Sligo has it all. Enjoy our modern and vibrant culture and explore our prehistoric history before dining on the finest local produce.

What’s On in Sligo

Experiences in Sligo today

Jun 29

Experiences in Sligo today

April 17, 2025 - April 17, 2035
Jack Butler Yeats; The Living Ginger

Jun 29

Jack Butler Yeats; The Living Ginger

June 2 - September 27
Jack Butler Yeats; A Painted Universe

Jun 29

Jack Butler Yeats; A Painted Universe

June 2 - November 27
Spanish Galleon Visit – Galeón Andalucia

Jun 30

Spanish Galleon Visit – Galeón Andalucia

June 30 - July 13

€7 – €37
50+ Plus Show – Lifestyle event for seniors

Jul 1

50+ Plus Show – Lifestyle event for seniors

July 1 - July 2
Daily Cruise on Lough Gill and Garavogue River

Jul 1

Daily Cruise on Lough Gill and Garavogue River

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

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Sligo Stories

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Sligo is 54.8km from Ireland West Airport 216km from Dublin Airport 208km from Shannon Airport 199km from Belfast International Airport Approximately 250,000 people within a 60km radius of Sligo city Sligo is the capital of County Sligo, and is the gateway to the North West and Northern Ireland Sligo is served by the N4 to Dublin. The N16 to Enniskillen/Belfast and the N17 to Galway SIRO’s fibre-optic cabling direct to the home and business enables speeds of up to 1,000Mbs in Sligo City