This years Yeats Day Festival is taking place between 11th and 14th June! William 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!
💃🔥 SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! 🔥💃 Get ready to dance under the summer sky with us at Queen Maeve Square with Agua Latin Dance Sligo 🌟 Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love Latin dance, these FREE community salsa classes are for YOU! 📍 Queen Maeve Square, Sligo 🗓️ May 21st | […]
Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]
On Friday 12 June 2026 at 7:30pm, the Church of Mary Immaculate, Grange will come alive with powerful harmonies, uplifting music and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that has become a hallmark of this talented local choir. Their Summer Serenade promises an evening of energy, praise and connection — a perfect way to celebrate the season. […]
Join a special screening of a poetic and music-driven documentary by Niall Breslin (Bressie) exploring his deep personal connection to the iconic Benbulben and the landscape of Sligo. Following the screening, Bressie will take part in a live Q&A, sharing insights into the film and the inspiration he draws from the mountain and the Northwest.
Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]
Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]
Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]
Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]
Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]
El Galeón Andalucía - Updated information for visitors: There is a temporary car park available close to the ship. Please follow the instructions of stewards on site. (Click here to see the temporary car park location). The public can access the area directly in front of the ship but please follow all instructions provided by […]
The 50 Plus Show is Ireland’s only dedicated national consumer event for older people. Launched in 1999 to coincide with the International Year Of Older Persons – the event is now run in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Sligo every year. Ireland’s only national consumer event dedicated to the 50+ audience is coming to Sligo […]
The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Rose of Innisfree Boat Tours have partnered again this year to offer visitors a unique heritage experience when visiting Parke’s Castle. Every Wednesday from 1 July, the Rose of Innisfree Boat Tour departs from Doorly Park Jetty, Sligo at 10:30am, travelling across Lough Gill to the majestic […]
Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Thursday to Saturday at 3.00pm between 2nd July 2026 and September 26th 2026. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre […]
💃🔥 SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! 🔥💃 Get ready to dance under the summer sky with us at Queen Maeve Square with Agua Latin Dance Sligo 🌟 Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love Latin dance, these FREE community salsa classes are for YOU! 📍 Queen Maeve Square, Sligo 🗓️ May 21st | […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, great food, and relaxing comfort at the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone. Join us for a fantastic Comedy Night with Danny O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most in-demand comedians, known for his quick wit, high-energy performances, and hilarious storytelling. Whether you’re planning a night away or simply looking for […]
Fri. 5 Jun. 2026 10am – 12pm New and expectant mums are invited to come and join Michelle Doherty’s Bump & Baby meet-ups on the first Friday of every month. Have a cuppa and connect with new parents in the pleasant surroundings of The Model café. Explore the gallery exhibitions, The Niland Collection, our early […]
Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]
Inspired by the creative energy of Ireland’s Northwest, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a unique coming together of artists and audiences. It is a celebration of imagination and shared experience that welcomes all. Cairde Sligo Arts Festival works across three main areas: Festival Programme: They present an 8-day multidisciplinary arts festival each year in July […]
Sat. 4 Jul. 2026, 3.30pm – 11.30pm Screening | Visual Art | Dance Admission Free, suggested donation of €10 with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians Referencing the 1935 novel They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, which tells the story of gruelling dance competitions as a form of entertainment during the Great Depression, they shoot horses was a […]
Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]
Every Friday, 10.30am – 1pm *No session on Fri. 22 May* Join this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive […]
South Sligo Summer School (Scoil Samhraidh Shligigh Theas) is a long-running cultural festival and educational programme dedicated to traditional Irish arts, held each year in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. At its heart, it is a week-long summer school focused on traditional Irish music, song, and dance, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels. Founded in […]
