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St Patrick’s Day Festival
Queen Maeve Square & Sligo TownThis year’s festival will be held in a marquee installation in Queen Maeve Square. The festivities begin on March 16th with performances by Music Generation, taking place in the marquee from approximately 6pm -10 pm On St. Patrick’s Day, the marquee will host "The Scruffy Kids Show" from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This junior […]
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2026 Feis Shligigh Festival
ATU Sligo ATU Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandFeis Shligigh was founded in 1903 as a Gaelic Feis for Connacht. The aims are the revival of our national Language and Heritage. Dr. Douglas Hyde, first President of Ireland, adjudicated the Irish Language Competitions in those early days.After a few years the Feis lapsed until 1929 and since then has continued to grow from […]
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Freedom Flow
Ocean Sands Hotel EnniscroneCurrently a waiting list for this event Pilates & Lattes Join Finn for a 50-minute mixed-level Mat Pilates class at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, followed by tea, coffee or matcha from Offshore Coffee - included in your ticket. Expect the same Freedom Flow style you know and love. A feel-good Pilates flow combining breath-led […]
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Freedom Flow
Ocean Sands Hotel EnniscronePilates & Lattes Join Saoirse for a 50-minute mixed-level Mat Pilates class at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, followed by tea, coffee or matcha from Offshore Coffee - included in your ticket. This is a feel-good Pilates flow combining breath-led movement, mobility and strength-based exercises designed to help you feel grounded, energised and strong. The […]
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Freedom Flow
Ocean Sands Hotel EnniscronePilates & Lattes Join Saoirse for a 50-minute mixed-level Mat Pilates class at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, followed by tea, coffee or matcha from Offshore Coffee - included in your ticket. This is a feel-good Pilates flow combining breath-led movement, mobility and strength-based exercises designed to help you feel grounded, energised and strong. The […]
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Castle 2 Cave Camino 2026
SligoCastle 2 Cave Camino 2026 returns for it 5th year and takes places on Saturday 18th April! This is a looped 34K Camino set in the heart of south east County Sligo.. Starting in Knockoconnor Keash this route has breath taking views along historical trail roads taking in the Caves of Keash, Templevanny, Corricknahorna, Aughanagh, […]
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National Biodiversity Week
SligoSligo 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 […]
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The Sligo County Fleadh
SligoThe 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 […]
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Illumunations
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandThu. 4 Jun. 2026, 8pm Free Admission Join us soon at The Model for a night of poetry and conversation – everyone’s welcome, and admission is free! There’s an informal atmosphere and no need to sign up to read beforehand, you can just make your way there and enjoy yourself, read your own work or […]
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Yeats Day Festival 2026
SligoThis 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!
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]
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Niall Breslin | Be The Mountain
Art Deco, BallymoteJoin 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.
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]
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Biodiversity Talk with Daithi Lavelle
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]
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Daily Cruise on Lough Gill and Garavogue River
Doorly Park, SligoThe 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 […]
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Free Walking Tour of Sligo
Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandJoin 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 […]
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Cairde Sligo Arts Festival
SligoInspired 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 […]
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]
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Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, IrelandSaturdays, 11 am June – August 2026 €15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces, pre-booking required Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats's transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing […]