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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:Urban Sketching in Sligo Town:  Exploring The Urban Form of Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Sligo Urban Sketchers is a very informal group who meet up on the last Sunday of each month\, (11am-1pm) to draw and explore the urban form of Sligo Town. \nEach month focusses on a different part of Sligo’s urban landscape. \nThere are no expectations\, in terms of skills or expertise\, just bring a sketchpad and whatever you like to draw with. \nSligo Urban Sketchers Group is an informal group open to anyone who wishes to come along to any or all of our days out sketching around Sligo. \nThere is no booking required\, nor is there any charge or any ‘minimum’ skill level. \nIf you are visiting Sligo you are very welcome to come along too. \n  \nPlease check out ‘Sligo Urban Sketching Group’ on Facebook \nMEET BY BRIDGE OUTSIDE GLASSHOUSE HOTEL\, F91NCA4 \nFREE EVENT
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/urban-sketching-in-sligo-town-exploring-the-urban-form-of-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Recreation,Food,Family,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Sligo Baroque Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sligo Baroque Music Festival is now in its 31st year\, standing as a quietly captivating cultural highlight each autumn in Sligo. World-class musicians gather to perform Baroque masterpieces in intimate\, atmospheric venues\, blending artistic excellence with a strong sense of community. Audiences are invited to experience works by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach in settings that enhance their richness and detail\, from historic churches to contemporary galleries. With its welcoming spirit\, educational outreach\, and setting along Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast\, the festival offers a refined yet accessible escape that pairs cultural discovery with the natural beauty of the northwest.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-baroque-music-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260908T134015Z
CREATED:20260824T130039Z
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UID:10010967-1789689600-1789775999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Culture Night Sligo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Culture Night returns to Sligo on Friday 18 September 2026\, with a packed programme of free arts and cultural events taking place across Sligo town and county. \nThis year’s programme brings together artists\, cultural organisations\, community groups and venues for an evening of music\, theatre\, dance\, visual art\, literature\, workshops\, exhibitions and live performance – with something for all ages. \nHighlights include Culture Blast: Everything is Connected at The Model\, Baroque Brilliance at the Hawk’s Well Theatre\, a special Culture Night programme at the Yeats Society\, and events taking place in venues and communities throughout County Sligo. \nFrom exhibitions and performances to opportunities to sing\, dance\, make\, create and take part\, Culture Night is an invitation to experience Sligo’s cultural life – completely free of charge. \n📅 Friday 18 September 2026\n🎟️ All events are free \nView the full Culture Night Sligo programme\, including event times\, venues and booking information please visit here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/culture-night-sligo-2026/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Recreation,Food,Family,Walking,Queen Maeve Square
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260402T084106Z
CREATED:20260402T082246Z
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UID:10010864-1789603200-1789948799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Remembering the Armada Festival
DESCRIPTION:Remembering the Armada Festival in County Sligo\, held from 17th to 20th September\, is a unique cultural and heritage event that brings history vividly to life along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Centred around the village of Grange and the dramatic shores of Streedagh Beach\, the festival commemorates the tragic events of 1588\, when several ships of the Spanish Armada were wrecked off the Sligo coast during violent Atlantic storms . Visitors can immerse themselves in a rich programme of activities including guided heritage walks\, live music and concerts\, historical talks\, cultural performances\, and food experiences celebrating both Irish and Spanish traditions. The festival also features moving commemorations at the Armada wreck sites\, honouring the lives lost while highlighting the deep historical ties between Ireland and Spain. Blending history\, culture\, and coastal scenery\, the Spanish Armada Festival offers an engaging and memorable experience for tourists seeking both storytelling and authentic local atmosphere.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/remembering-the-armada-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260818T102744Z
CREATED:20260818T102744Z
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UID:10010966-1787396400-1787412600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:The Teddy Bears Picnic - Sligo Folk Park
DESCRIPTION:The Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park\nBring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park on Saturday August 22nd. \nA lovely family event with plenty of fun for little ones\, set in the beautiful surroundings of Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. \nDate: Saturday 22nd August\nTimes: 11am–12.30pm or 2pm–3.30pm\nCost: €12 per child | €6 per adult\nBooking: Advance booking is recommended.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-teddy-bears-picnic-sligo-folk-park/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Recreation,Food,Family,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Folk Park":MAILTO:info@sligofolkpark.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Tread Softly Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tread Softly Festival is a unique arts festival based in County Sligo\, where landscape\, mythology\, and contemporary creativity come together. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the northwest of Ireland\, the festival invites audiences to experience art not just in venues\, but across the natural environment itself. \nA defining feature of Tread Softly is its use of place as a stage. Performances and installations often unfold in outdoor locations\, from coastal landscapes to historic sites\, encouraging audiences to move through the environment in a thoughtful and immersive way. This approach reflects the festival’s ethos: to engage deeply with both culture and nature while leaving a light footprint. \nTread Softly Festival continues to evolve as a celebration of creativity\, place\, and shared experience\, offering something quietly powerful for those who encounter it. \n  \nTread Softly Festival Sat 22 – Sun 30 August 2026 \n⚘ With commissioned exhibitions Constellation by Walker and Walker & Earthly Basin of Attraction by Rebecca Jobson \n⚘ A live art event Battle of Moytirra by Wayne O’Connor \n⚘ Podcasts Shifting Borders of Memory hosted by Sean Golden interviewing Cathy Jordan\, Harry Keaney\, Gregory Daley & Heather Laird \n⚘ Talks Sky\, Stone\, Syllable curated by Padraig Meehan with Isolde Carmody\, Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich & Leo Enright \n⚘ Film Monk  by Bettina Seitz showing at The Old Schoolhouse\, Mullaghmore; Holy Hill Hermitage\, Skreen; and Abhainn Studio\, Eniscrone \n⚘ Walking Art Tours led by Leonora Neary \n⚘ Tread Softly Walks led by Eddie O’Gorman (Streedagh Beach)\, Michael Bell (Doorley Park)\, Jacinta Gormley (Aughris)\, Beatrice MacDonald (Hazelwood) & Robert Hensey (Knocknarea) \n⚘ Two public engagement events Imprints with sculptors Barra Cassidy\, Seamus Dunbar & Bettina Seitz; and Meitheal \nFor more information and to sign up and book please go to www.treadsoftly.ie \n*A biennial festival programming new work from artists living in the North West of Ireland \n  \nStone\, Sky\, Syllable \nA series of talks / interviews with Pádraig Meehan and guests centred on the Sligo megalithic landscape.\nPádraig’s guests are: Isolde Carmody\, Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich & Leo Enright \nDATES: \nSun 23 Aug 8pm Talk I with Isolde Carmody \nWed 26 Aug 8pm Talk II with Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich \nFri 28 Aug 8pm Talk III with Leo Enright \nVENUE: \nThe Factory Performance Space \nBOOKING: \n€10/Booking advisable through www.treadsoftly.ie
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/tread-softly-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260330T143302Z
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UID:10010855-1784678400-1785542399@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:The 67th Yeats International Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The 67th Yeats International Summer School is a distinguished annual literary gathering held in Sligo\, dedicated to celebrating the life\, work\, and legacy of W. B. Yeats\, one of Ireland’s most influential poets and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. Now in its 67th year\, the summer school brings together scholars\, students\, and literature enthusiasts from around the world for a week of lectures\, seminars\, panel discussions\, and cultural events. Participants engage deeply with Yeats’s poetry\, plays\, and historical context\, while also exploring broader themes in Irish literature and culture. Set against the rich cultural backdrop of Yeats’s native region\, the programme often includes excursions to significant local sites\, offering attendees a meaningful connection between the poet’s work and the landscapes that inspired it.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-67th-yeats-international-summer-school/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Business,Education,Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260325T114009Z
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SUMMARY:Sligo International Summer School and Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer School\nSligo International Jazz Summer School is a 6 day event featuring workshops\, masterclasses and jam sessions with some of the world’s finest jazz educators and musicians. \nJazz Festival\nPrevious festival acts have included Mike Stern/ Victor Wooten Band\, Dhafer Youssef\, Kenny Werner\, Avishai Cohen\, Yellowjackets\, Christian Scott\, The Bad Plus and many more. \nSligo Jazz Festival also features quality pub/hotel/café sessions with the best of Irish and international jazz acts\, plus jam sessions featuring summer school participants and tutors alike.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-international-summer-school-and-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Business,Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260415T091952Z
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SUMMARY:The Sligo Camino
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Sligo Camino takes place on Saturday\, 4th July 2026\, offering a spectacular 32.5km walking experience from Dromahair in County Leitrim to Coolaney in County Sligo. Following sections of the scenic Sligo Way\, this challenging trek guides participants through a rich mix of forest trails\, quiet tracks and country lanes\, revealing some of the most beautiful landscapes in the west of Ireland. Along the route\, walkers will encounter highlights such as the historic Creevelea Abbey\, the tranquil shores of Lough Gill and Slish Woods\, and the iconic Lake Isle of Inishfree\, closely associated with W. B. Yeats. \nThe journey continues through the uplands of Slieve Dhá Éan and past hidden gems like Lough Lumman\, before winding by Ballygawley Lough\, Union Wood and the Teeling Memorial from the 1798 rebellion. The final stretch leads through the peaceful laneways of the Annaghmore Estate\, where a warm welcome awaits at the finish in Coolaney. Organised entirely by volunteers\, the Sligo Camino is not only a rewarding physical challenge but also a meaningful community event\, with all proceeds supporting local development projects.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-sligo-camino-3/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sligo Camino":MAILTO:sligocamino@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260608T132326Z
CREATED:20260608T132326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T132326Z
UID:10010940-1781136000-1781481599@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Yeats Day Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:This years Yeats Day Festival is taking place between 11th and 14th June! \nWilliam Butler Yeats would have been 161 on June 13th and there are loads of great events to enjoy in this programme. Take in a guided tour\, poetry reading\, lecture\, music\, artist workshop and of course some birthday cake!
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/yeats-day-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeats Society Sligo":MAILTO:info@yeatssociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260323T095451Z
CREATED:20260323T095418Z
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UID:10010828-1780099200-1780271999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:The Sligo County Fleadh
DESCRIPTION:The Sligo County Fleadh is an annual celebration of traditional Irish music and dance taking place in County Sligo. The next event is scheduled for May 30th and 31st\, 2026\, featuring competitions\, performances\, and a variety of events showcasing the best of Sligo’s traditional music talent. The festival attracts up to 400 competitors and includes performances in local pubs and intimate concerts.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-sligo-county-fleadh-2026/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Food,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo County Fleadh":MAILTO:sligocce.secretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260515T091610Z
CREATED:20260515T091610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T091610Z
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SUMMARY:National Biodiversity Week
DESCRIPTION:Sligo County Council is delighted to present National Biodiversity Week 2026\, a ten-day celebration of the county’s remarkable natural heritage. Running from Friday 15th to Sunday 24th May\, this year’s programme – made possible through partnerships with wildlife groups and individuals across Sligo – invites people of all ages to explore\, learn about\, and help protect Sligo’s unique wildlife and habitats (see posters for details). \n  \n📅 EVENTS BY DAY\, all booking links included. \nFriday 15th May — Launch Night! \nCathaoirleach Cllr. Donal Gilroy will launch National Biodiversity Week with a special event: ‘An Ancient Visitor: The Greenland Shark in Sligo’\, by Dr. Monica Sullivan at the National Surf Centre\, Strandhill. Refreshments are available from 6pm and proceedings will start at 7pm sharp. Please note this event is now booked out. \nContact: Ruth Hanniffy (0877927576) \n  \nSaturday 16th — Dawn chorus & Outdoor Explorers \nOn Saturday morning\, early risers are invited to a Dawn Chorus and Sunrise Gathering in Riverstown Community Garden at 4:45am. \nMartina Killian from Nature Inspires will run a Leave No Trace Awareness Course in Cloonacool from 10:30am–4pm. This training is for anyone who loves to be out in nature\, and wants to learn about being responsible when outdoors. Lunch included. \nAddress: Corsallagh\, Cloonacool\, Tubbercurry\, Co. Sligo\, F91WP8. \nContact Martina Kilian (0872403005) to reserve your place. \n  \nSunday 17th – Devil’s Chimney & Aquatic Safari \nExplore the beautiful Devil’s Chimney trail in Glencar with a Biodiversity Field Trip from 10–12pm. This event is led by Fiona Magennis (087 3211 877) \nLAWPRO and Ballymote Tidy Towns dive into the world of water bugs with an Aquatic Safari from 3–4:30pm. Meet at Margaret Gormley Memorial Park. \nContact: Katie Neary (0861992799) \n  \nWednesday 20th May — Bats\, Squirrels\, and Pine Martens \nJoin Mary Roberts for an engaging lunchtime talk\, Exploring Ireland’s Bats\, at Sligo Central Library from 12.30–1.30pm. \nThe National Surf Centre will host Strandhill’s Future Coast Exhibition running all day from 11am–6pm (also open Thursday)\, as part of the Coastal Mapping and Adaptation Planning project\, supported by PEACEPLUS. \nLater that evening\, jump online from 7-8pm to learn about the fascinating All-Ireland Squirrel & Pine Marten Survey\, booking link HERE). \nFinally\, Sligo Biodiversity Officer will join Bat Conservation Ireland for more bat activity – a guided bat walk along Ballymote Castle and parklands. Meet at Ballymote Train Station at 9pm. Contact: Ruth Hanniffy (0877927576) \n  \nThursday 21st May — Coast\, Cycles & Conservation \nHelp shape the future of Strandhill’s coastline with The Strandhill’s Future Coast Workshop at the National Surf Centre\, looking at climate change and coastal change. The workshop runs from 5.30–7.30pm\, reserve your place HERE. \nCycling enthusiasts can join the Garden-to-Garden Cycle from 6-8pm departing from Cranmore Community Garden (F91XCWO). Email Joan Swift sligocycles@gmail.com to register. \nSligo County Council’s annual Biodiversity Week talk\, in partnership with the Sligo branch of BirdWatch Ireland\, takes place at the Radisson Hotel at 8pm. We look forward to welcoming Allan Mee from the Golden Eagle Trust for Restoring Flagship Bird Species from the Americas to Ireland. \n  \nFriday 22nd May — Rivers and Reptiles \nEnjoy an evening walk along the Leitrim/Sligo border on the Bunduff River Walk with Arboriculturist Shailagh Healy from 5–6.30pm\, led by Leitrim County Council. Limited parking is available in the trail head car park but please note that this is on a busy stretch of the N15. \nThen head to Carraroe Community Centre for Slime\, Scales & Salamanders from 7–8pm\, a captivating evening celebrating Ireland’s amphibians and reptiles. Register HERE. \n  \nSaturday 23rd May —Bioblitz & Beyond \nSligo County Council in partnership with Woodrow and wildlife educator Daithí Lavelle\, will lead the annual Biodiversity Bioblitz at Kilglass House & Gardens and Ennicrone Beach! Join us for a fascinating day of wildlife spotting and recording from 12pm to 11pm\, with moth trapping\, small mammal surveys\, plant ID\, aquatic life exploration\, a coastal walk\, bat walk\, tree walk\, and much more. All volunteers and enthusiasts are welcome\, see attached poster for the full schedule. Contact: SligoBioblitz@gmail.com \nEnjoy a beautiful Biodiversity Walk at Tattie Hoaker Farm\, an Organic Community Farm in Creevykeel\, Cliffoney (F91 Y898) from 2–4pm. Tickets are available HERE. \nIn Sligo Town\, artist Leonora Neary shares her film\, ‘by water’\, at the Factory Performance Space. Combining film footage and the artist’s own musical composition\, this piece explores the beauty and wonder of Lough Arrow in south county Sligo. The film will screen for 15 mins between 2pm–5pm (running every 30 mins). Contact: leonoraneary@yahoo.co.uk \nWhale Watch Ireland’s annual event takes place at Mullaghmore Head from 5–7pm. This is the 24th year of this national whale watch with the Irish Whale and Dolphin group\, and an opportunity to spot and learn about the spectacular wildlife of Donegal Bay. \n  \nSunday 24th May — A Woodland Walk \nThe final event of the week takes place at the beautiful Longford Demesne in Beltra. Crann will lead a Guided Woodland Walk from 2.30–5pm highlighting the woodland’s significant biodiversity. Tickets are available HERE. \n  \n********************************************************* \nFor more information see https://biodiversityweek.ie/ or facebook.com/sligoheritageoffice \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature\, learn something new\, and celebrate the incredible biodiversity right on our doorstep. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/national-biodiversity-week/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:Good Evening and Good Night Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Sligo’s vibrant night-time economy will take centre stage at a special celebratory event\, Good Evening and Good Night Sligo\, on Thursday\, May 7th\, from 6:00 PM until late. This exciting initiative is designed to showcase the diverse and dynamic offerings of the town’s after-dark scene while supporting local businesses and encouraging increased foot traffic across the area. \nOver thirty local businesses will participate in the event by hosting special activities and offering exclusive discounts throughout the evening. Attendees can expect an eclectic range of experiences and deals\, including: \n\nA charity Glow Walk in Queen Maeve Square\nFree ice-cream at Fabios\nComplimentary tattoos with your pint at The Snug\nA pasta-making demonstration at Pasta Fresca\nComplimentary Style tips from stylist Fiona Doyle in the Quayside Shopping Centre\nLive music sessions including Thomas Connolly’s\, Oak Moon Café\, Maeve’s Bar\, Waxies\, and Ósta\nA poetry evening at The Model\nA coffee foam art throwdown in the Oak Moon Café\nA mobile gaming experience featuring the latest games on both PlayStation and Xbox in Queen Maeve Square\nAn Open Day at The Crib\n\nIn addition to the exciting lineup of activities\, a Most Stylish in Sligo competition will take place throughout the night\, with judges visiting participating venues to select nominees with €1\,500 Love Sligo Gift Card worth of prizes on offer\, which can be used to explore the best of Sligo’s local offerings. \nThe event is set to offer a snapshot of the town’s vibrant night-time offerings\, providing a unique opportunity for both locals and visitors to rediscover Sligo after dark. It will also support local businesses and encourage greater footfall across the town. \nEdel Doran\, Sligo Town Night-Time Economy Advisor\, commented: \n“This event highlights the variety and creativity of Sligo’s night-time economy. It’s an exciting chance for people to come together\, experience what the town has to offer\, and support local businesses. We hope this event will have a lasting positive impact and could become a staple of Sligo’s social calendar.” \nMartin Lydon\, Sligo County Council Chief Executive\, commented: \n“Sligo town is very much alive and thriving\, and May 7th will highlight the strength and diversity of our night-time economy\, led by our local businesses. From Bealtaine workshops and free ice‑cream to poetry\, music\, darts and gaming\, there is something on offer for everyone. I would like to commend the businesses who have come together to deliver what promises to be a memorable evening and night out in Sligo town.” \nBe sure to check out the full list of events and on the Sligo BID website and social media channels. \nPhoto courtesy of Donal Hackett.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/good-evening-and-good-night-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260428T123443Z
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UID:10010872-1777766400-1779407999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Bealtine Festival Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Bealtaine Festival Sligo 2026 – A Month‑Long Celebration of Creativity\, Community & Culture\nEvery May\, Sligo comes alive with Bealtaine – Ireland’s national festival celebrating arts and creativity as we age. This year’s programme is one of the most vibrant yet\, with over 70 events spanning music\, visual art\, dance\, literature\, workshops\, talks\, and community gatherings across the county. \nFrom dawn choruses in Queen Maeve Square to textile workshops in the Yeats Building\, Bealtaine 2026 showcases the depth of Sligo’s creative community and the joy of lifelong artistic expression. Whether you’re a regular festival‑goer or discovering Bealtaine for the first time\, there is something for everyone. \nBelow is an overview of what’s happening throughout May\, along with some standout highlights. \n\nFestival Highlights\nBealtaine Dawn Chorus – Sligo Orpheus Choir\nSun 3 May\, 8am – Queen Maeve Square A national Bealtaine event and one of Sligo’s most uplifting annual traditions. The Orpheus Choir welcomes the sunrise with rich harmonies and a warm community atmosphere. “Experience the magic of the Bealtaine Dawn Chorus…” (from the programme) \n\nWon’t Be Told – Tumble Circus\nSat 16 May\, 1pm – Hawk’s Well Theatre A bold\, rebellious circus performance packed with acrobatics\, juggling and anarchic humour. A national Bealtaine highlight and completely free to attend. \n\nA Night in November – Opening Night Ticket Offer\nWed 27 May\, 8pm – Hawk’s Well Theatre Kenneth McCallister’s powerful story of identity and transformation returns to Sligo. Over‑50s can enjoy a special €5 opening‑night ticket. \n\nDracula’s Sligo: A Horrible History of 1832\nFri 29 May\, 1pm – Hawk’s Well Theatre Studio A witty\, Horrible‑Histories‑style retelling of Sligo’s cholera epidemic and its influence on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Expect dark humour\, local lore\, and plenty of surprises. \n\nSongs at Twilight – Paul Murray & Hugh MacConville\nFri 22 May\, 7pm – Oak Moon at the Yeats Building An intimate evening of ballads and music‑hall favourites in the Yeats Building’s garden setting. \n\nExhibitions Across Sligo\nPolyrhythms – Tinka Bechert\nThroughout May – The Model A major exhibition exploring rhythm\, abstraction and movement across painting\, sculpture and textiles. “Rhythm\, repetition and pacing guiding how the works unfold…” \nJack B. Yeats Exhibitions – The Living Ginger & A Painted Universe\nThroughout May – The Model Two exhibitions celebrating one of Ireland’s most iconic artists\, exploring memory\, imagination and everyday experience. \nBealtaine Art Group Exhibition\nWed 20 May\, 1pm – Yeats Building Work from Active Retirement groups in Collooney and Ballymote. \nOpen Studios at The Model\nWed 6 May\, 2–4pm – The Model Studios Meet artists Kate McDonagh\, Andy Parsons and Jo Conway for a behind‑the‑scenes look at their creative processes. \n\nWorkshops\, Tours & Creative Sessions\nBealtaine 2026 offers an exceptional range of hands‑on workshops and participatory events: \n\nConscious Dance with Dr. Éadaoin Ní Challarain – Kindred Studios\, Strandhill\nWatercolour Workshop inspired by Jack B. Yeats – The Model\nSketching in the Gallery – The Model\nLanterns in the Making with Tom Meskell – Sligo Tourist Office\nCyanotype Workshop – Calico Cloak Project – Yeats Building\nFelt‑making Workshop with Vivienne Byrne – Hyde Bridge Gallery\nTassels & Threads Textile Workshop – Yeats Building\nBrown Bread\, Butter & Stories – Yeats Building\nCreative Writing Workshops with Maeve McKenna – City Hall\nTrad Slow Sessions with Mossie Martin & Sean Carroll – No. 45 High Street\n\nThese events span Sligo Town\, Strandhill\, Gurteen\, Ballymote and beyond\, supporting county‑wide participation and dispersal. \n\nBealtaine @ The Libraries\nSligo’s library network hosts a full programme of free events\, including: \n\nDigital Skills Workshops\nKitchen Crafting Sessions\nCiorcal Comhrá / Conversational Irish\nFive Ways to a Healthier You\nFifty\, Fit & Flourishing\nHow Media Works\nExploring Ireland’s Bats\nAspiring Authors Over 60\nPoetry Workshops with Terry McDonagh\nLibrary Open Day & Help Session\n\nThese events support creativity\, wellbeing\, digital inclusion and lifelong learning. \n\nArts + Health Programme\nWhile not open to the public\, the Arts + Health strand is a vital part of Bealtaine\, bringing creativity into care homes\, day centres and community hospitals across Sligo. Projects include: \n\nFolk:Lure Residency Programme\nLife is for Drumming\nMemories Old & Memories New\nMedium Rare (a Hawk’s Well Theatre production)\n\nThis work ensures Bealtaine reaches older people in supported settings throughout the county. \n\nArtist Opportunities\nSligo Arts Service is offering two professional development opportunities for artists aged 50+: \n\nTyrone Guthrie Centre Residency – Open Call (1–15 May)\nOrganising & Documenting Your Work – Online Workshop with Kari Cahill\n\nThese supports help sustain and strengthen Sligo’s creative sector. \n\nPlan Your Bealtaine Experience\nWith events happening from Queen Maeve Square to Gurteen\, Ballymote\, Strandhill\, Tubbercurry and Sligo Town\, Bealtaine 2026 is a celebration of creativity across the entire county. \nTo build your own personalised festival itinerary\, try the Visit Sligo Ideas Engine on visitsligo.ie — a quick way to discover experiences\, plan days out\, and explore more of Sligo during your visit. \nYou can download the full programme and info here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/bealtine-festival-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T081038Z
CREATED:20260416T080748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T081038Z
UID:10010870-1777716000-1777755600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Uisce Álainn
DESCRIPTION:Set along the Garavogue River and Lough Gill\, Uisce Álainn is a moving celebration of community\, nature\, and healing. \nLed by Medb’s Dragon Warriors\, Sligo’s first All Cancer Paddler Dragon Boat Club\, the event brings together cancer survivors\, supporters\, and visitors to experience the restorative power of water. Participants take to the water in dragon boats\, kayaks\, and rowing vessels\, embracing the calming benefits of Blue Mental Health while promoting respect for the waterways and their surrounding ecosystem. \nThe day opens with the symbolic Wakening of the Dragon ceremony\, followed by a heartfelt Flower Ceremony and the opportunity to leave a tribute on the Memory Tree. \nAs the event unfolds\, visitors can engage with a biodiversity workshop\, before gathering at the finish for food\, music\, and shared reflection. \nMore than an event\, Uisce Álainn is an invitation to connect\, remember\, and experience the healing power of water in the heart of Sligo.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/uisce-alainn/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Sport,Community,Recreation,Food,Family,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medb's Dragon Warriors":MAILTO:medbsdragonwarriors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260312T102040Z
CREATED:20260312T102040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T102040Z
UID:10010831-1776470400-1776556799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Castle 2 Cave Camino 2026
DESCRIPTION:Castle 2 Cave Camino 2026 returns for it 5th year and takes places on Saturday 18th April! \nThis is a looped 34K Camino set in the heart of south east County Sligo.. \nStarting in Knockoconnor Keash this route has breath taking views along historical trail roads taking in the Caves of Keash\, Templevanny\, Corricknahorna\, Aughanagh\, Ballinafad \, Bunnadubber\, Limnagh Bog\, then crossing over the R295 and continuing over by Derrygola\, Dernaskeagh\, on to Toomour\, Daughloonagh before getting back to base. \nAll of these locations are steeped in history\, folklore myths and legends which we will share with you over the coming weeks. There are spectacular views over the landscape of county Sligo from the back of Ceis Chorainn on to Templevanney with assent and decent views over Lough Arrow\, Ballinafad Village and Ballinafad Castle also the Curlieu Mountains are running in close proximity to the famed Carrowkeel Megalithic Tombs. \nAlong with our 3 official water stops\, you can stop off at the Community Café in Ballinafad at the half way mark for refreshments before you head off again passing the Red Earls Road and taking the assent towards Limnagh Bog awash with flower and fawnagh and much wildlife\, Squirrels \, Pine Martens\, Jay Birds\, ducks and if you really observant some wild deer to mention a few. These wild animals will compliment the local docile sheep\, cows\, horses and donkeys together with their young that you would expect to see in mid April. Then you arrive back to Knockoconnor and the Eastern Harps GAA clubhouse for a hot meal. \nWe can provide changing rooms along with hot showers to all participants. We will present all participants with souvenirs of their day and if you have the energy you can round off the day with music and different beverages to suit all taste buds. \nThere is also an option of completing a shorter 21km looped route covering much of the same route as the 34km.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/castle-2-cave-camino-2026/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Sport,Community,Education,Recreation,Family,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castle 2 Cave Camino":MAILTO:castletocavecamino@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260205T190306Z
CREATED:20260205T190306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T190306Z
UID:10010818-1771113600-1771199999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Yeats Ridge Forestry Rally
DESCRIPTION:Connacht Motor Club are delighted to host the opening round of the 2026 Irish Forest Rally Championship\, a first for the club having focused on tarmac stages since its inception in the early eighties. \nWith the support of Coillte and the exceptional efforts of their representative for the Northwest region\, Brian Mc Garraghy\, have presented the club with a selection of four competitive stages. The relatively compact loop run twice accumulates to a total of 55km of competitive stages\, straddling woodland in Sligo and Leitrim. \nRegulations are finalised and due for release in early January with accommodation for a total of 100 entries including the ever-expanding MIJRS field combined with the two- and four-wheel drive field.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/yeats-ridge-forestry-rally/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260128T164902Z
CREATED:20260128T164902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164902Z
UID:10010817-1770595200-1771113599@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/so-funny-sligo-comedy-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
UID:10006071-1766217600-1766250000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Indian Association Events
DESCRIPTION:Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; \nMay 10 – Tagore Jayanti.\nJune 21 – International Yoga Day\nAugust 15 – Indian Independence Day\nAugust 30 – Onam\nOctober 25 Diwali\nDecember 20 Christmas and New year
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/onam-festival-thiruvonam/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
UID:10006070-1761379200-1761411600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Indian Association Events
DESCRIPTION:Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; \nMay 10 – Tagore Jayanti.\nJune 21 – International Yoga Day\nAugust 15 – Indian Independence Day\nAugust 30 – Onam\nOctober 25 Diwali\nDecember 20 Christmas and New year
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/onam-festival-thiruvonam/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251023T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251102T000000
DTSTAMP:20250110T112741Z
CREATED:20250110T112741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T112741Z
UID:10006032-1761177600-1762041600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Live Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sligo Live Festival is returning in 2025 between 23rd October and 2nd November. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course and you can visit their website directly for updates and to make enquiries here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-live-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20250110T160820Z
CREATED:20250110T160820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T160820Z
UID:10006047-1758844800-1759103999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Baroque Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sligo Baroque Festival is returning between the 26th and 28th September 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-baroque-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20250709T104754Z
CREATED:20250110T114816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T104754Z
UID:10006036-1758240000-1758412799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Taste of Sligo Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Taste of Sligo Food Festival is returning between the 19th and 21st September 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taste of Sligo Tours":MAILTO:tasteofsligofestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20250110T114544Z
CREATED:20250110T114544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T114544Z
UID:10006035-1758153600-1758499199@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Remembering the Armada Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Remembering the Armada Festival is returning between the 18th and 21st September 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/remembering-the-armada-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Armada Ireland":MAILTO:info@spanisharmadaireland.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
UID:10006053-1757030400-1757116799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Indian Association Events
DESCRIPTION:Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; \nMay 10 – Tagore Jayanti.\nJune 21 – International Yoga Day\nAugust 15 – Indian Independence Day\nAugust 30 – Onam\nOctober 25 Diwali\nDecember 20 Christmas and New year
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/onam-festival-thiruvonam/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
UID:10006069-1756540800-1756573200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Indian Association Events
DESCRIPTION:Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; \nMay 10 – Tagore Jayanti.\nJune 21 – International Yoga Day\nAugust 15 – Indian Independence Day\nAugust 30 – Onam\nOctober 25 Diwali\nDecember 20 Christmas and New year
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/onam-festival-thiruvonam/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20250717T095508Z
CREATED:20250717T095508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T095508Z
UID:10007078-1755302400-1756079999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005\, it has grown from a small 500 event to almost 2\,000 events in 2023. The Heritage Council assumed the role of coordinator of National Heritage Week from the Department of the Environment\, Heritage & Local Government. Since then the week has grown into a highly successful programme. \nHistory\nNational Heritage Week has grown since becoming part of the Heritage Council. Starting off small with a limited number of events\, it has grown to be an island-wide event celebrating all aspects of our built\, natural and cultural heritage. The nine day long event now includes Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day as part of its event. \nDid you know that the theme for National Heritage Week is also the theme for over 40 European countries? As National Heritage Week is part of the European Heritage Days network\, Ireland along with other countries collectively decide the theme for Heritage Week each year. Since 2010\, National Heritage Week has had its own theme.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/heritage-week/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Another Love Story":MAILTO:info@anotherlovestory.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
UID:10006068-1755244800-1755277200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Indian Association Events
DESCRIPTION:Full details will be announced in due course but these events are already planned; \nMay 10 – Tagore Jayanti.\nJune 21 – International Yoga Day\nAugust 15 – Indian Independence Day\nAugust 30 – Onam\nOctober 25 Diwali\nDecember 20 Christmas and New year
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/onam-festival-thiruvonam/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTSTAMP:20250730T080728Z
CREATED:20250730T080728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T080728Z
UID:10008979-1754006400-1754351999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Ballymote Heritage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Ballymote Heritage Weekend – August bank holiday 2025 information\n* lectures to begin at 8:00 pm \nSchedule: \n⁃ Friday 1st August – Deirdre McGuirk – The Michael Davitt Museum: Conserving a Legacy\n⁃ Sat 2nd August – John McCarrick – The changing role of co-ops in a changing world and the place of Sligo’s co-op tradition\n⁃ Sun 3rd August – Sam Moore and Fiona Beglane – The Green Fort Archaeology Project: Research into Sligo town’s bastioned artillery fort\n⁃ Monday 4th August – There will be a guided tour of Sligo Abbey on Monday\, August 4th. The tour starts at 1pm sharp and will last for 45 minutes. Cost is €4 per person. Starts at the Abbey gate. \n⁃ Sunday 24th August – John Coleman\, M. Litt.\, historian\, Ballymote native & resident leads a walking tour of Ballymote “Ballymote Heritage Town: A walking tour drawing attention to important buildings and street development from the medieval to the modern.” Meets at the front of the castle @ 3:30 pm. \nSpeakers: \nJohn McCarrick – A native of South Sligo John McCarrick Economist and Accountant was Director General of ICOS the coordinating body for Co-ops in Ireland 1978-1983 and since worked as a co-op expert in over 40 countries. \nSam Moore – Sam Moore is a faculty member in archaeology at the Atlantic Technological University\, Sligo\, and his main research focus is on the Carrowkeel/Keshcorran passage tomb complex in Co. Sligo. Sam is also a member of the Green Fort Archaeology Project and the Green Fort Working Group. \nDeirdre McGuirk – Deirdre McGuirk is the Curator of the Michael Davitt Museum.  Deirdre holds an MA in Public History and Cultural Heritage from the University of Limerick and has worked in Cultural Institutions in both Dublin and Mayo.  The Michael Davitt Museum is based in Straide in Co Mayo and holds the Museum Standard Programme for Ireland accreditation. This year the museum was awarded a grant by The Heritage Council to carry out a conservation survey on its collection.  Deirdre will present a talk on the processes of protecting such a valuable collection. \nFiona Beglane – Dr Fiona Beglane is a Lecturer of Archaeology at ATU Sligo. Her main areas of research include zooarchaeology\, scientific approaches to archaeology\, and medieval and post-medieval ecclesiastical sites and landscapes.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballymote-heritage-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Another Love Story":MAILTO:info@anotherlovestory.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20250714T093811Z
CREATED:20250110T113812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T093811Z
UID:10006033-1753228800-1754092799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Yeats International Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The Yeats International Summer School is returning in 2025 between 23rd July and 1st August. This is now in its 66th year\, the longest running literary summer school in the world and Ireland’s oldest annual cultural event. \nIt brings together visitors from Taiwan to Tubbercurry\, from Achonry to Austin Texas and from Coney Island New York to our very own Coney Island – Island of the Rabbits. \nIt is a very special ten-day opportunity to enjoy literature\, poetry\, Irish music and dance and to see the wild Atlantic landscape in this extraordinary place – the place that bewitched one of the world’s very few global poets\, William Butler Yeats. \nIndividual tickets are available for many of the events as are small package tickets. See everything on their website here or email them here. \n \n  \nYou can download the 2025 programme here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/yeats-international-summer-school-2/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeats Society Sligo":MAILTO:info@yeatssociety.com
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