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  • Jack B. Yeats Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 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 […]

  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    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 […]

  • Sternwheelers (1)

    The Sternwheelers

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Coleman Irish Music Centre is delighted to welcome The Sternwheelers, a Nashville-based Irish-American band whose music seamlessly blends Irish traditional music, Americana, country, and roots influences. Renowned for their exceptional musicianship, rich harmonies, and engaging stage presence, The Sternwheelers present a captivating programme of traditional Irish tunes, original songs, and reimagined classics inspired by the […]

    €15
  • Bump and Baby

    Bump and Baby

    Bump and Baby
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    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 […]

  • Hagstravaganza 2026

    The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote, Sligo, Ireland

    Taking place in the vibrant town of Ballymote, Hagstravaganza 2026 is set to return on August 8th at The White Hag Brewery, offering one of Ireland’s most exciting summer festival experiences. Known as the country’s largest international craft beer festival, the event brings together over 50 breweries from Ireland and around the world, alongside live […]

  • Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

    Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

    Tubbercurry

    Over 50 Traditional Crafts and Heritage Demonstrations to Feature at Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival 2026 As Ireland celebrates Craft Month this August, Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival returns with one of the country's largest showcases of traditional skills and heritage, bringing together more than 50 craft and heritage demonstrations on Old Fair Day, Wednesday […]

  • Jack B. Yeats Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 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 […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns
    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    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 […]

  • Coleman Traditional Festival 2026

    Coleman Traditional Festival 2026

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Coleman Traditional Festival returns to South Sligo from Wednesday 12 August to Sunday 16 August 2026, celebrating the rich musical heritage of the Coleman Country and honouring one of Ireland’s most important traditions. Across five days, visitors can enjoy headline performances, junior showcases, community seisiúns, and a special tribute to legendary fiddle player Fred […]

  • World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

    Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Exhibition Dates: Daily from Friday 14 August – Thursday 10 September 2026 Venue: Queen Maeve Square, Sligo Town Admission: Free – No booking required  Discover one of the world's most celebrated photography exhibitions in the heart of Sligo this summer. The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 comes to Sligo as part of Cultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland's Culture, making it the only Irish […]

  • Ursula Burns - The Secret Melody of Trees

    Ursula Burns – The Secret Melody of Trees

    St Columba's Church, Drumcliffe

    Ursula Burns brings her acclaimed show The Secret Melody of Trees to Drumcliffe this August, offering a one‑night‑only performance that blends harp, storytelling, and atmospheric soundscapes. Taking place in the historic St. Columba’s Church, this intimate concert invites audiences into Ursula’s world of music inspired by nature, folklore, and the landscapes of the northwest. Her […]

  • Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

    Brian Conway with Brian McGrath

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Premier Irish-American fiddler, performs with a skill, grace and force that are steeped in tradition but distinctively his own. Well known in the Irish/Celtic community, Conway has won numerous All-Ireland fiddling competitions, and has been called one of the best fiddlers of his generation. Nothing is missed or missing in Brian Conway's Sligo-style fiddling. New […]

    €20
  • Jack B. Yeats Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 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 […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns
    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • At The Racket

    At The Racket

    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    Experience an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music as At The Racket take to the stage at the Coleman Music Centre on Saturday, 15th August 2026. Renowned for their infectious energy and distinctive old-time Irish dance band sound, At The Racket revive the vibrant spirit of the 1920s and 1930s with a fresh, lively performance that delights audiences […]

    €25
  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    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 […]

  • Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    Summer Seisiún at the Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin

    As part of the Coleman Traditional Festival 2026, join us for a special Summer Seisiún at the beautiful Coleman Cottage, Mount Irwin, the birthplace of the legendary fiddle master Michael Coleman. Set against the backdrop of the traditional thatched cottage, this relaxed afternoon gathering celebrates the very heart of Irish traditional music. Musicians, singers, dancers and listeners are all […]

  • Warriors Run Festival

    Strandhill Strandhill, Ireland

    Tucked beneath the dramatic tabletop silhouette of Knocknarea in County Sligo, the Warriors Run is one of Ireland’s most iconic and demanding road races, blending athletic challenge with striking natural beauty. Held annually in the village of Strandhill, this 15 km event takes runners along a scenic but punishing route that includes the legendary climb […]

  • Jack B. Yeats Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour

    Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
    The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    Saturdays, 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 […]

  • The Teddy Bears Picnic – Sligo Folk Park

    Sligo

    The Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic at Sligo Folk Park on Saturday August 22nd. A lovely family event with plenty of fun for little ones, set in the beautiful surroundings of Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. Date: Saturday 22nd August […]

  • Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns

    Junior Trad Music Seisiuns
    Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

    The Junior Trad Music Seisiúns at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen run every Saturday throughout July and August, offering a warm, informal space for young traditional musicians to play together, build confidence, and connect with Sligo’s living musical heritage. Led by respected musicians John Dwyer and Jessica Cunningham, these weekly sessions champion participation, creativity, and […]

    €5
  • Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun
    Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

    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 […]

  • Coopershill Art Retreat Exhibition & Cream Tea

    Coopershill Art Retreat Exhibition & Cream Tea

    Coopershill House, Riverstown

    Coopershill Art Retreat: Exhibition & Cream Tea Sunday 23 August 2026 • 3.00pm Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo Celebrate a week of creativity in one of County Sligo’s most atmospheric heritage settings. The Coopershill Art Retreat brings together artists for seven days of painting, inspiration and connection — culminating in a public exhibition of the […]

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