Martin Enright - Memorials to the Traditional Musicians of Co. Sligo ‘ An Archive in Stone’ Aistear 2030 – Comhaltas – Free Event Date : Wed, 13th March 2024 Time: 3.00p.m. Admission: Free For Tickets please phone the Coleman Centre in Gurteen on 071 91 82599
Come join the Easter Egg Hunt for Easter this year here at Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. It is guaranteed to be a fun day for the whole family. Easter egg goodie bags included for all children. There are two Easter Egg hunts taking place on 1st April 2024; 11.30am to 1.30pm 2.00pm to 4.30pm […]
Come join the Easter Egg Hunt for Easter this year here at Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. It is guaranteed to be a fun day for the whole family. Easter egg goodie bags included for all children. There are two Easter Egg hunts taking place on 1st April 2024; 11.30am to 1.30pm 2.00pm to 4.30pm […]
Dressed as modern day Celtic warriors, adorned in sleek black kilts, chains and stunning leather vests, The Hit Machine Drummers wield their instruments like musical weapons, unleashing songs that will ignite your desire to dance! The Hit Machine Drummers will be performing at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square […]
Shane Beirne & Friends take to the stage at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Hailing from Carrick-on-Shannon and playing with fantastic musicians from Sligo and the west of Ireland, Shane made his debut at Electric Picnic in 2022. He has […]
Gavin James returns to Sligo on Friday May 3rd 2024 as a very special guest for the new Queen Maeve Festival. This exciting festival of music, culture and family fun is taking place in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square in Sligo town over the May Day bank holiday weekend. Since the release of his […]
Queen Maeve Festival is delighted to present our second Historical Guided Walk, taking place at Knocknarea mountain leading to the grave of Queen Maeve herself! The Sligo Walks Team will take you on a delightful ramble on the Queen Maeve Trail, Knocknarea, scheduled for Saturday 4th May 2024 starting at 12 noon. Queen Maeve Trail […]
Queen Maeve Festival is delighted to present a performance arranged by Cairde Sligo Arts Festival as part of the May Bank Holiday weekend celebrations to mark the official opening of Queen Maeve Square! From 3pm to 6pm on Saturday May 4th, bring all the family and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of joy at our […]
Are you coming to see The Rosecaps at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024? They are playing in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Search their most polished and high energy track to date - 'Ocean Floor' to listen and get in the mood to see […]
Callum Wall will be performing at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024 in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Callum was born in Sligo and is now based in Dublin. He kicked off his career in April of 2021 with his hit, cult classic EP […]
Are you coming to see Saibh Skelly on Saturday 4th May 2024? She is performing at the new Queen Maeve Festival which is taking place in the new Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Initially rising to prominence with her mesmerising busking performances, Saibh has since established herself as one […]
Moncrieff is coming to Sligo! Moncrieff will perform at the Queen Maeve Festival to celebrate the official opening of the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square, located in the heart of Sligo town and right beside the beautiful Garavogue River. He is the headline act for Saturday 4th May. Currently on a sell out European headline […]
Queen Maeve Festival presents a walking tour entitled "Exploring Sligo's built heritage" which will take place on Sunday 5th May at 12pm. This will depart from the Famine commemoration monument in Quay Street car park and the route is level throughout with an easy/medium topography to navigate. This walking tour will be delivered by Sean […]
Formed in 2019, Glór na dTonn are a young Céilí Band (with half Sligo and half Mayo membership and one from Waterford), who strive to produce a lively Connaught style of dance music inspired by some of Connaught's finest musicians such as the legendary James Morrison and Martin Wynne. The name Glór na dTonn came […]
Seoid, a collaboration of the traditional multi-instrumentalists Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher, John Dwyer and Fiachra Guihen, have been performing as Seoid for 2 years now with their eclectic mix of trad tunes and newly composed instrumental material. They have a lively style of traditional music rooted in the Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim flute and Fiddle […]
A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the world! Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Penang World Music Festival in Malaysia, Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada, Harare International Festival of the Arts in Zimbabwe, and Rainforest […]
International Summer School and Festival Sligo Jazz Project’s summer school, Europe’s premier jazz education event, encompasses a holistic learning and performance experience for musicians of all levels with some of the greatest musicians on the planet, providing participants with inspiration, education and entertainment in equal measure, with a festival completely immersed in the community in […]
Enjoy a free one hour yoga session on Sunday 22nd September 2024 in one of four locations throughout Sligo thanks to Healthy Ireland and Sligo County Council. Join an experienced yoga teacher in one of four fantastic locations and experience the amazing benefits of yoga. These sessions will suit all abilities but particularly those who want […]
Time to spice up the season! Mixed AFL 9s is coming to Sligo - hosted by your favourite Swannies Knocknarea GAA Pitch, Sligo Saturday 12th July 12pm - 4pm Presentations & After Party at our sponsor pub @swagmanbarsligo to follow €20 per team Club teams & individual registrations welcome - message @southdublinswans by 30th June […]
Ballymote Heritage Weekend - August bank holiday 2025 information * lectures to begin at 8:00 pm Schedule: ⁃ Friday 1st August - Deirdre McGuirk - The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy ⁃ Sat 2nd August - John McCarrick - The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo's co-op […]
National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. Since the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005, it has grown from a small 500 […]
Head to Sligo for a weekend celebration of community, creation, and holistic wellness in the majestic Wild West! 5th-7th September 2025 at Annaghmore House in Collooney, Co. Sligo Wild & Well 2025 - A Full Weekend of Connection, Creativity, and Celebration This year, Wild & Well is expanding to a full weekend experience! Mark your […]
The remarkable transatlantic life and legacy of William Bourke Cockran will be celebrated in Sligo this November through a special exhibition and conference exploring his enduring influence on Irish, American, and world affairs. The commemorative events will begin with the official opening of an exhibition in Sligo City Hall, Quay Street , on Friday 7th November […]
