Festivals & Events
There is a lively cultural and music scene in Sligo. In addition to the plentiful events that take place throughout the year, Sligo also has a number of headline events that take place annually.
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We are delighted to showcase some fantastic Christmas gift ideas for Sligo lovers! Our local tourism businesses and experiences have provided information on their Christmas gift... -
Sligo is set to take centre stage at Ireland’s largest tourism exhibition, the Holiday World Show 2025 at the RDS in Dublin this coming January,...
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Tasty new Food Festival for Sligo Town Brand new this year is the Taste of Sligo Food Festival in Sligo town’s flagship Queen Maeve Square along...
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The Gran Fondo World Series is coming to Ireland for the first time ever. This event will be coming to Sligo on the beautiful west...
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The VISIT Sligo campaign to promote Sligo as a world class place to visit, meets Aidan Doyle (Dream Links Golf in Rosses Point) & William...
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Sligo is known around the world as ‘Yeats Country’, a reference to the strong connections with the highly artistic Yeats family, particularly Nobel Prize winning...
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Sligo punches way above its weight in terms of archaeology and history. The county has a rich, varied and engaging heritage ranging from the long...
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The VISIT Sligo series meets Gaby Wieland, Neantóg Kitchen Garden School; Christine O’Hara, Coopershill House; and Michelle Howley, Pink Clover Café. Sligo has a deep rooted...
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The Visit Sligo stand at the Holiday World Show in Dublin this January left a lasting impression on attendees, showcasing the beauty and unique attractions...
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Visit Sligo at the Holiday World Show in RDS Dublin this weekend Friday 26th to Sunday 28th January. Our stand at U3/U4 showcases everything that’s best...
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Sligo has long been known as Yeats Country as the poet WB Yeats, though born in Dublin, was greatly inspired by the county. His mother Susan...
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We can’t wait to tell everyone about the rich culture and beauty of Sligo! Don’t miss the ‘Visit Sligo’ stand at the Holiday World Show,...
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An exciting new marketing campaign aimed at promoting Sligo as a world class place to visit all-year round was launched by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo...
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Spanish Armada Ireland walks in Francisco De Cuéllar’s footsteps to educate Ireland. The history of the Spanish Armada is well documented, but not many know...
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Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre are working hard to help people from around the world connect with their roots. Passionate about connecting people with their...
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The Benwiskin Centre enhances the local environment while providing for the community. Self-accommodation, social gatherings, and more at the Benwiskin Centre Since 2000, the Benwiskin...
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Explore the rich history of Moygara Castle, Co. Sligo in the company of landowner PJ O’Neill and Dr. Kieran O’Conor, Senior Lecturer, School of Geography,...
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A new suite of digital content promoting Sligo as a world class place to live, invest and visit has been unveiled at Ireland West Airport...
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Discover world-class adventure, great open spaces, stunning beaches, walking trails and much more in Co. Sligo along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way…
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Yeats Unwrapped in Sligo | Get close to WB Yeats in Sligo In July 2021, The Yeats Society Sligo launched their new mobile app ‘Yeats Unwrapped’, a...
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Fancy yourself another getaway? Why not make it Sligo? A hub of nature, thrills, and exciting culture, the county has been the site of many...
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Ah, Sligo. So small yet so full of stuff to do. Take Sligo town, its shopfronts and stone bridges and stunning new architecture carefully laid...
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Researchers discover that 20 people died after ‘butter boat’ got into difficulty in stormy weather
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Sligo seduces with its stunning Wild Atlantic Way scenery, surf and setting nestled beneath the beauty of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea.
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SLIGO IS OPEN – that’s the new message from Sligo Tourism this summer as the tourist season is reignited this month with hotels, restaurants and...
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Sligo Food Trail has released the first in a new video series, celebrating Sligo’s local cafés and restaurants.
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The latest video campaign from Sligo Tourism is set to inspire new family adventures exploring ancient castle ruins, chasing through enchanted forests and swimming in...
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'There's something magical about that mountain,' Pól Ó Conghaile discovers on a walk near Strandhill, Co Sligo
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Quest Sligo is the latest and most exciting event to be added to the Quest series of adventure races.
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Strandhill Community Development Association in County Sligo was today honoured as the Irish winner of the 2019 EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Award. The prestigious...
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Fáilte Ireland today announced the four Irish finalists of this year’s EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) competition to find the destination in Ireland which provides...
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Sometimes you need to find a place that feels removed from everyone else for a weekend of R&R and solitude.
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A German film crew spent last week in Ireland on a photo and film shoot of the Wild Atlantic Way with Felix Wiemers, one of...
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Well known German electronics company Panasonic together with, Globetrotter and SchwarzWeiB magazines are spending this week in Ireland on a photo shoot as part of...
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Gaby and Hans Wieland of Sligo Food Tours have announced the launch of a vegan take on their tours, starting this autumn.
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A Sligo woman is building on the proud tradition of Irish farmhouse accommodation, with plans for expanding the enterprise established by her parents as she...
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The west of Ireland isn’t always renowned for its climate but somehow that doesn’t seem to matter in Sligo with its glorious, sandy beaches one...
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Find our why Dave Duke from iRadio thinks Sligo is criminally underrated!
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Sligo Food Trail members continued their winning ways at the Irish Hotel Awards last week in the Galmont Hotel, Galway. The Radisson Blu triumphed in...
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Sligo Live has announced the first acts to play the biggest and best Festival in its 15 year history. Next October features top Irish and...
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If there’s one way to improve on a good walk, it’s to follow it up with a good lunch, and now Sligo can offer you...
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Back by popular demand, the Hagstravaganza International Brewery Festival at the White Hag Ballymote will take place this year on the 26th and 27th of...
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Forget far-flung places, Europe is the unequivocal holiday destination of choice for the Vogue editors this year.
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Sligo is one of the most stunning counties in Ireland.
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Sligo is an ideal destination to include on any Ireland travel itinerary or tours in Ireland. Here are recommendations of things to do in Sligo,...
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It has a wealth of natural wonders such as Benbulbin and Mullaghmore, a wealth of history and mythology and now most recently, it’s become a...
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Discover a new walk for the weekend on the Cliffs of Annacuna near BenBulben.
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Sligo is often overlooked as a holiday destination but as soon as you set foot in this beautiful county, you will see why the poet...
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable coastal break, Sligo’s 110km of Wild Atlantic Way Surf Coast attractions - from stunning Strandhill Beach to Rosses Point...
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Community tourism network South and West Sligo Tourism carried off the gold award in the Best Tourism Initiative category of the National Community and Council...
