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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
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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
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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:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:Coleman Traditional Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Coleman Traditional Festival returns this year between the 13th and 17th August in Gurteen in beautiful south Sligo! \nThis festival is named in honour of Michael Coleman who was one of the most influential traditional musicians in history. The village of Gurteen is home to the Coleman Irish Music Centre where you can always learn about the story of traditional music in this special part of Sligo along with enjoying concerts\, events and the on site music shop. \nGroups are always welcome throughout the year so you can make contact with them via their website here. \nWednesday 13th August: \n\nOfficial opening by Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh – Uachtarán of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.\nFollowed by concert with the Ox Mountain Quartet\n\nThursday 14th August: \n\nJunior music seisiúns with Michael Hurley and special guest Mossie Martin\n\nAll junior musicians welcome\n\n\n\nFriday 15th August: \n\nFilm Night – An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl\n\nSaturday 16th August: \n\nJerry O’Sullivan\, Katie Murray & PJ Hernon\n\nSunday 17th August: \n\nSummer seisiún at the Coleman Cottage\, Mount Irwin\n\n 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/coleman-traditional-festival/
LOCATION:Coleman Irish Music Centre\, Gurteen
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coleman Irish Music Centre%2C Gurteen":MAILTO:info@colemanirishmusic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20250110T163600Z
CREATED:20250110T163600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T163600Z
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SUMMARY:Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tubbercurry Old Day Fair Festival is returning between the 9th and 13th August 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/tubbercurry-old-fair-day-festival-2/
LOCATION:Tubbercurry
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tubbercurry Old Fair Day":MAILTO:info@oldfairday.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20250717T094251Z
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SUMMARY:HAGSTRAVAGANZA at The White Hag Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration! HAGSTRAVAGANZA returns to The White Hag Brewery on August 9th\, bringing together bands\, beers\, and brilliant vibes in beautiful\, balmy Ballymote. Mark your calendar and join us for a festival that’s bigger\, bolder\, and better than ever before! \n\n\n\nDate: 9th August 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open: 1:00pm \nWhat To Expect\nFood Trucks to Feast On: \n\nWeirdough: Indulge in slow-fermented pizzas crafted to perfection.\nThe Amazing Roast Chicken Roadshow: Juicy chicken sandwiches and hearty roast dinners.\nDave’s Big Beefy Burgers: Sink your teeth into the best burgers around.\nGlen’s Wild Atlantic Oysters: Fresh\, delicious oysters straight from the sea.\nDriftwood Coffee Cart: Get your caffeine fix with artisanal coffee.\n…more to be Announced!\n\nMusic & Entertainment:\nThe Line-Up \n\nRock out in the Beer Hall Marquee with amazing local bands and DJs keeping the energy high.\nSpecial guest performers to keep the party alive.\nUnleash your competitive side in the Beer Garden Olympics or join one of our Brewery Tours for a behind-the-scenes look.\n\nThe Beers:\n\nWith 80+ beers on offer\, you’ll be spoiled for choice! Sip on creations from The White Hag\, discover brews from top Irish breweries\, and sample rare\, one-of-a-kind beers from our special international friends. This is your chance to taste beers you’ve never experienced before—and may never see again! \n \nGetting Home: The Noisiest Train in Europe!\n\nWrap up your Hagstravaganza adventure with a ride on The Noisiest Train in Europe\, heading back to Sligo that evening. It’s the perfect end to a day of music\, food\, and incredible beers. \n \nWhy Wait? Get Your Tickets Now!\n\nHagstravaganza is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of craft beer\, community\, and good times. Whether you’re here for the music\, the food\, or the brews\, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Rally your crew and get ready to raise a glass to an unforgettable day at The White Hag Brewery! \nGet your ticket now on their website here
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/hagstravaganza-at-the-white-hag-brewery/
LOCATION:The White Hag Brewery\, Ballymote\, The White Hag Brewery\, Ballymote\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Business,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="The White Hag Brewery":MAILTO:www.thewhitehag.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20250702T094734Z
CREATED:20240715T094521Z
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SUMMARY:Sligo Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rhythm of Sligo! The Summer Festival offers a vibrant mix of music\, culture\, and community spirit on the Wild Atlantic Way. \n\nThe Sligo Summer Festival invites you to an unforgettable celebration of music\, culture\, and community on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy headlining performances by renowned artists like the Tumbling Paddies\, Nathan Carter\, alongside traditional Irish music\, and exciting local talent in the Battle of the Bands. \nBeyond the music\, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with family-friendly activities\, cultural showcases\, in the newly developed Queen Maeve Square. \nWhether you’re a music enthusiast\, culture seeker\, or simply looking for a fun-filled weekend\, the Sligo Summer Festival offers a diverse and enriching experience for all ages.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square\, Queen Maeve Square\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Summer Festival":MAILTO:sligosummerfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTSTAMP:20250730T081011Z
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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. \n \n  \nFounded on May 30th 1984\, Ballymote Heritage Group Co.Sligo is now more than a quarter century in existence. Since that date it has met without fail each month and has continued to devote itself to its stated aim of raising awareness of all matters of Heritage and in particular promoting knowledge of and interest in all aspects of local history\, archaeology\, culture\, folklore and all the many things that make up the unique character of any given area. \nHighlights of its activities include the Ballymote Heritage Weekend which has taken place each year since 1990 at the August Bank Holiday and The Corran Herald published each year since 1985. The Ballymote Heritage Weekend continues to attract audiences from near and far and has been widely praised for the high quality of its lectures and outings. The Corran Herald has developed a unique blend of styles and subjects and continues to hold the interest of its increasing readership from year to year.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballymote-heritage-weekend/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Western Drama Festival\, Tubbercurry\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Conference,Family,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
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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. \n \n  \nFounded on May 30th 1984\, Ballymote Heritage Group Co.Sligo is now more than a quarter century in existence. Since that date it has met without fail each month and has continued to devote itself to its stated aim of raising awareness of all matters of Heritage and in particular promoting knowledge of and interest in all aspects of local history\, archaeology\, culture\, folklore and all the many things that make up the unique character of any given area. \nHighlights of its activities include the Ballymote Heritage Weekend which has taken place each year since 1990 at the August Bank Holiday and The Corran Herald published each year since 1985. The Ballymote Heritage Weekend continues to attract audiences from near and far and has been widely praised for the high quality of its lectures and outings. The Corran Herald has developed a unique blend of styles and subjects and continues to hold the interest of its increasing readership from year to year.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballymote-heritage-weekend/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Western Drama Festival\, Tubbercurry\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Conference,Family,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20250730T081011Z
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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. \n \n  \nFounded on May 30th 1984\, Ballymote Heritage Group Co.Sligo is now more than a quarter century in existence. Since that date it has met without fail each month and has continued to devote itself to its stated aim of raising awareness of all matters of Heritage and in particular promoting knowledge of and interest in all aspects of local history\, archaeology\, culture\, folklore and all the many things that make up the unique character of any given area. \nHighlights of its activities include the Ballymote Heritage Weekend which has taken place each year since 1990 at the August Bank Holiday and The Corran Herald published each year since 1985. The Ballymote Heritage Weekend continues to attract audiences from near and far and has been widely praised for the high quality of its lectures and outings. The Corran Herald has developed a unique blend of styles and subjects and continues to hold the interest of its increasing readership from year to year.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballymote-heritage-weekend/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Western Drama Festival\, Tubbercurry\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Conference,Family,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
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SUMMARY:James Morrison Festival
DESCRIPTION:The James Morrison Traditional Music Festival is run during the weekend of the August Bank Holiday weekend and is sponsored by Sligo County Council. \nThe festival commemorates the musical genius of James Morrison who was born in Drumfin near Riverstown in 1893. He emigrated to America in 1915 and became famous for his band which played in the Irish Dance halls of Manhattan in New York. He was also a composer and teacher of Irish music. \nHe\, together with Michael Coleman and Paddy Killoran (all from Sligo) introduced the “Sligo Style” of fiddle playing which has continued to be played in New York to the present day. The festival starts on the Friday nights and continues on the Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/james-morrison-festival/
LOCATION:Riverstown
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20250730T081011Z
CREATED:20250717T144349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T081011Z
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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. \n \n  \nFounded on May 30th 1984\, Ballymote Heritage Group Co.Sligo is now more than a quarter century in existence. Since that date it has met without fail each month and has continued to devote itself to its stated aim of raising awareness of all matters of Heritage and in particular promoting knowledge of and interest in all aspects of local history\, archaeology\, culture\, folklore and all the many things that make up the unique character of any given area. \nHighlights of its activities include the Ballymote Heritage Weekend which has taken place each year since 1990 at the August Bank Holiday and The Corran Herald published each year since 1985. The Ballymote Heritage Weekend continues to attract audiences from near and far and has been widely praised for the high quality of its lectures and outings. The Corran Herald has developed a unique blend of styles and subjects and continues to hold the interest of its increasing readership from year to year.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballymote-heritage-weekend/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Western Drama Festival\, Tubbercurry\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Conference,Family,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250726T143000
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SUMMARY:The Totally Made Up Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:We want you to join The Totally Made Up Orchestra\, July 26th\, @ The Black Pig Festival 2025\, Enniscrone. \nThe inspirational Sid Peacock brings his Totally Made Up Orchestra project to Enniscrone\, Co Sligo & he wants you to join. While it’s just for a few hours\, we promise that the memories will last a lifetime! \nWe’re looking for musicians and music lovers of any age\, any instrument\, any ability to be part of the beautiful music phenomena that is The Totally Made Up Orchestra \, a unique community music-making project. \nAnyone who has previously taken part in the orchestra has found it a joyous\, uplifting and unforgettable experience! \nHow it works? \nGuided by the inspirational Sid Peacock you will devise\, create and perform a completely new piece of music from scratch over the course of just a few hours. (this is then performed at the 2pm public performance) \nIt doesn’t matter if you have been playing for years or minutes! It doesn’t matter if you are 9 or 90! If you can read music – great! If you don’t read music – even better! \nAll you need to be part of this amazing ensemble is a desire to be heard\, a desire to play with other people\, an open mind and a big creative heart. \nSuper fun and wild adventurous music guaranteed! Musicians of all levels and all ages are very welcome. \nWhat do I do? \nTo express an interest in joining the orchestra\, you simply fill out this form to attend the morning workshop and performance on Saturday July 26th. \nPlease note: workshop places are limited and we’re looking for a spread of age groups. \nIdeal age group is 8 yrs & above. \nThe event manager will contact you to confirm your place. \nThe free public performance happens shortly after the rehearsal and is free and but ticketed. \nTickets available via Eventbrite \nhttps://TotallyMadeUpOrchestra.eventbrite.com \n  \nWHERE AND WHEN \n26th July 2025\, 10am -1 pm: Workshop \nVenue: West Sligo Family Resource Centre\, Pier rd.\, Enniscrone\, F26 V5T8 \n26th July 2025\, 2pm – 2.30pm: Public Performance \nVenue: West Sligo Family Resource Centre\, Pier rd.\, Enniscrone\, F26 V5T8 \nPLEASE NOTE: Participants must bring their own instruments (where necessary) including amps etc for electronic instruments if required. \nAbout Sid Peacock \nSid Peacock has been described as one of the most exciting composers in that difficult-to-define area between jazz\, contemporary music and improv. \nWith musical interests spanning many genres and cultures\, Sid has worked with musicians from around the world conducting residencies in Poland\, Berlin\, Paris\, Ireland and as PRSF China musician in residence with Sichuan Opera Troupe in Chongqing\, China. \nSid has extensive experience of working with a wide range of people and communities to develop and express creativity. \nFrom youth and community projects across UK\, delivering Peace & Reconciliation projects in Northern Ireland\, through to acting as Artistic Director since 2007 for Refugee Arts organisation Celebrating Sanctuary – an organisation that assists local artists from refugee backgrounds in finding performance opportunities and developing their professional practice. \nAs a firm believer in the power of music to transform lives\, Sid works regularly as a producer and educator with organisations such as Youth Music\, mac Birmingham and Moving on Music\, Belfast. \nThe project was funded by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 \nThis event is produced by Ronan Quinn in partnership with Black Pig Festival. \nShould you wish to post on social media\, please use \n#CreativeCommunities
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-totally-made-up-orchestra/
LOCATION:West Sligo Family Resource Centre\, Pier Road\, Enniscrone\, F26V5T8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
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UID:10006050-1753315200-1753747199@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:The Black Pig Festival\, Enniscrone
DESCRIPTION:The Black Pig Festival in Enniscrone is returning between the 24th and 28th July 2025.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-black-pig-festival-enniscrone/
LOCATION:Enniscrone\, Enniscrone\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250110T115508Z
CREATED:20250110T115508Z
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UID:10006037-1753142400-1753660799@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Sligo Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sligo Jazz Festival is returning between the 22nd and 27th July 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20250702T093340Z
CREATED:20250702T093306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T093340Z
UID:10006989-1752969600-1753055999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:International Chess Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/international-chess-day/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square\, Queen Maeve Square\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Community,Recreation,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20250714T091451Z
CREATED:20250110T133936Z
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UID:10006041-1752796800-1753055999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Ballygawley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ballygawley Music Festival has officially launched its line-up for 2025. It is the 5th anniversary of the festival which has gone from strength to strength since its founding in 2019. The festival is not for profit event and it is run by a group of energetic volunteers from the community with support from our many sponsors. The aim of the event is to host a unique and diverse music event annually in the village (over 18s). \nThis year’s event will take place from the 17-20th July. On Thursday 17th July\, the marquee will play host to Ballygawley Kids Fest from 5.30pm. The Tumbling Paddies will headline Friday 18th July with support from Claudia Buckley and her band. Saturday 19th July will see Sean Magee\, One for the Road and Derek Ryan take to the main stage whilst Sunday 20th July will see Mike Denver and Johnny Brady close out the festival. \nThomas Walsh\, one of the organisers\, said: “We are expecting our biggest crowds to date in 2025 and we have a line-up to match. We have continued to invest in the event\, its branding and promotion and we are looking forward to people from around the country and overseas to descend on Ballygawley Village. The event is only made possible by the large numbers of volunteers its takes to support us in to run the event over the weekend\, it can take up to 60-80 volunteers per night and we are very thankful for the support. We are excited about 2025\,” he added. \nTickets are now available online for each night and weekend ticket options available via www.ballygawleymusicfestival.com
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/ballygawley-music-festival/
LOCATION:Ballygawley\, Ballygawley\, Ballygawley\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballygawley Music Festival":MAILTO:queries@ballygawleymusicfestival.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20250416T154537Z
CREATED:20250110T162142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154537Z
UID:10006049-1752364800-1752969599@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:South Sligo Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The South Sligo Summer School was founded in 1987 in Tubbercurry\, Co. Sligo to conserve and promote the rich tradition of music\, song and dance of the area. With a full programme of classes\, workshops\, céilithe\, concerts\, recitals and talks\, there is special emphasis on the old Sligo traditional style of playing whilst also including a range of instruments from uilleann pipes to bodhrán as well as embracing new ideas and giving a platform to young emerging local musicians\, many of whom are former pupils of the summer school\, to share their talents with our visitors of all ages from near and far. \nThere are so many different facets to this wonderful festival including; \n\nWorkshops\nConcerts and recitals\nCéilís\nLectures\n\nWorkshops: \nWorkshops are available on all traditional instruments from world class teachers. All abilities are catered for and you will have great craic as you go too. \nConcerts and recitals: \nOur 2025 series of Concerts and Recitals will be held nightly at 8 pm in ‘The May Queen’ Tubbercurry from Monday 14th through to Friday 18th July. \nWe are delighted to announce that this year’s Monday night concert is a Tribute to mother and daughter\, Bernie and Holly Geraghty\, who have been long time contributors to the success of the South Sligo Summer School. They will be joined on stage by fellow tutors\, family and musician friends and a great night’s musical celebration is in store. From Ballindine\, Co. Mayo\, Bernie has taught countless students throughout the region and is highly respected as both a music teacher and session musician. Holly now lives in Galway and has been the backbone of our harp classes at the summer school for many years. \nThe recitals throughout the week will feature an eclectic mix of tutors\, students\, local and visiting musicians with the Friday Night Concert highlighting our tutors and friends as well as our local stalwarts of the tradition. Each year the large and appreciative audiences are treated to a feast of the very best of traditional Irish music\, song and dance over the five nights. The images below give a small flavour of the atmosphere from last summer’s series of concerts and recitals. \nLectures: \nThis year we are delighted to have Na Píobairí Uilleann included in our programming. \nThe full programme of afternoon events for 2025 has now been announced. Each Presentation will take place at 2.30 pm in St. Brigid’s Hall\, as follows: \n\nMonday\, 14th July: ‘Raised steeped in Music & Song in Kilmactogue at the foot of the Ox Mountains’ ~ Colm & Siobhan O’Donnell\nTuesday\, 15th July: ‘Regional Fiddle Styles in Ireland: Part of our Identity but are we in danger of overseeing their demise?’ ~ Manus McGuire\nWednesday\, 16th July: ‘My Brother’s Keeper – Reflections on Jim Coleman\, brother of famous fiddle player Michael’ ~ Gregory Daly\nThursday\, 17th July: ‘The Development of the Uilleann Pipes’\, followed by ‘Try the Pipes’\, an Uilleann Pipes taster Session open to all ~ Emmett Gill\, Archivist & Deputy CEO\, Na Piobairi Uilleann\nFriday\, 18th July: ‘Killavil & Bunnanadden – Fiddle & Flute – Musical Memories’ ~ Declan Folan & Fr. James McDonagh\n\nCéilis: \nOur 2025 programme of céilithe at St Brigid’s Hall will feature a stellar line up of céilí bands for seven nights straight. With calling by our set dance tutor\, Pat Murphy\, we can all look forward to a mighty week of dancing\, thanks to the wonderful music of Swallows Tail\, Matt Cunningham\, Dartry\, Innisfree\, Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross & the Glenside Céili Bands and new to our programme of céilithe for 2025\, the award winning Piper’s Cross Céilí Band from neighbouring Mayo. Please scroll down for links to each of our nightly céilithe for 2025. \nYou can see the full 2025 programme here. \nTubbercurry: \nTubbercurry is the second-largest town in terms of both population and land area in County Sligo\, Ireland. It lies at the foot of the Ox Mountains\, on the N17 national primary road. Tubbercurry is a fifteen minute drive from Ireland West International Airport with daily flights from several destinations in the UK\, including London Heathrow\, as well as regular flights from many destinations across mainland Europe. The nearest railway station in Ballymote\, on the Dublin – Sligo line\, is a twenty minute drive from Tubbercurry. The Sligo – Derry Bus Eireann Expressway route stops ion Tubbercurry several times a day and we are also serviced by the Feda O’Donnell Galway – Donegal bus route. \nVisitors to Tubbercurry and South Sligo can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities while visiting our area\, with lots of walks\, including the Tubbercurry Forest Trail\, on our doorstep as well as a nine hole golf course within easy walking distance of the centre of town. Be sure to call into Tubbercurry Community Library and the Tourist Office\, both on Humbert Street\, during your visit to Tubbercurry where you can get lots more information and ideas for places to see and things to do – that’s if you can squeeze any more into your packed week of tradtional music\, song and dance!
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/south-sligo-summer-school/
LOCATION:Tubbercurry
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTSTAMP:20250708T122504Z
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UID:10007065-1752105600-1752191999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Stand-Up With Pride
DESCRIPTION:Sligo’s first ever Queer Comedy Night! 9 LGBTQ+ comedians\, one unforgettable night! At Lillie’s Cocktail Bar\, Sligo on Thursday 10th July.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/stand-up-with-pride/
LOCATION:Lillies Bar\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20250605T092051Z
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SUMMARY:Cairde Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cairde Sligo Arts Festival has officially launched its full line-up for 2025\, offering a vibrant programme bursting with music\, literature\, theatre\, circus and spectacle across Sligo from 05 – 12 July. \nMusical Highlights\nThis year’s festival presents an exceptional music line-up\, featuring some of the most exciting voices in traditional\, contemporary and world music. Featuring musical giants like Cormac Begley and Ríoghnach Connolly\, and global music from Macalla and Zimbabwe’s Gonora Sounds. A brand-new music commission by Natalia Beylis and new music by Eimear Reidy\, Tara Baoth Mooney and Diarmuid MacDiarmada\, offer immersive\, boundary-pushing sonic experiences that connect place\, myth and memory. \nIrish Music\n\n● The Breath with support by Dee Armstrong – Thurs 10 July @ 9pm | Juniper Barn\nThe Breath\, composed of guitarist Stuart McCallum (The Cinematic Orchestra) and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly (RTÉ Best Folk Singer 2025) – craft a contemporary blend of alt-folk with raw\, heartfelt storytelling. Ríoghnach’s powerful\, soulful voice paired with Stuart’s understated guitar brilliance creates an intimate yet expansive sound. Supported by Dee Armstrong with her sons Diarmuid and Lughaidh Armstrong.\nAdmission: €25 \n● Cormac Begley with support by Lemoncello – Sat 05 July @ 8pm | Hawk’s Well Theatre\nA master of the concertina\, Cormac Begley’s immersive solo performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Begley blends tradition with bold innovation and his show promises to be an unforgettable musical experience for both seasoned trad fans and curious newcomers. Support act Lemoncello fuses Irish folk with indie pop\, jazz and classical music. The alt-folk duo’s hypnotic blend of voice\, cello and guitar creates a minimal and dramatic soundscape\, earning them RTÉ Folk Award nominations for Best Folk Song and Emerging Folk Act.\nAdmission: €30 / €15 under 18’s \n● Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – Mon 07 July @ 6pm | Markree Castle\nRenowned Irish musician Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh\, known for his role in musical groups The Gloaming and This is How We Fly\, will give a solo performance on his 10-string fiddle\, the hardanger d’amore\, at the picturesque Markree Castle. Following the concert\, attendees can enjoy an optional three-course dinner hosted by Markree Castle. Dinner tickets are limited – be sure to reserve yours early.\nAdmission: €20 concert only / €60 concert + dinner \nWorld Music  \n● Gonora Sounds – Sat 02 July @ 8pm | Hawk’s Well Theatre From busking on the streets of Zimbabwe to performing on global stages\, Gonora Sounds bring their infectious rhythms to the Hawk’s Well Theatre this July. This family band is led by visionary guitarist and songwriter Daniel Gonora\, alongside his teenage son Isaac on drums\, Malizani Mbewe on bass\, Nelson Mutanda on guitar and Sehlapi Mthombeni on backing vocals.\nAdmission: €25 / €12.50 for under 18s \n● Macalla – Fri 11 July @ 9pm | St. John’s Cathedral\nA powerful meeting of musical traditions from Ireland and the Middle East\, Macalla is a new cross-cultural collaboration inspired by the music of Irish harpist and composer Turlough O’Carolan. This unique performance weaves the sounds of traditional Irish and Iraqi instruments – harp\, oud\, qanun\, fiddle\, and more – to create a rich tapestry of world music. Featuring musicians from the North West Folk Collective and the pan-Iraqi ensemble Mshakt\, Macalla is commissioned by Earagail Arts Festival and supported by The British Council.\nAdmission: €20 \nNew Music\n\n● Etched Through Sea and Stone – Wed 09 July @ 8pm | The Factory Performance Space\nInspired by the ever-shifting tides of the Atlantic\, this brand-new composition by Natalia Beylis explores the ocean’s mysterious pull from both the Irish west and American east\ncoasts. Blending field recordings with cello\, fiddle\, harmonium\, percussion and feedback\, the piece is a meditation on movement\, breath and the sea. Performed by Agathe Max\, Eimear Reidy\, Tara Baoth Mooney\, Willie Stewart\, and Natalia Beylis. Commissioned by Cairde Sligo Arts Festival with support from the Arts Council of Ireland’s Music Commissions Award.\nAdmission: €18 \n● The Memory of Rocks Embossed – Sat 12 July @ 5pm & 7pm | Sligo Drama Circle\nInspired by the ancient cairns of Carrowkeel\, this immersive new performance blurs the lines between ritual\, sound and place. Carrowkeel invites the audience into a meditative soundscape where silence\, breath and memory converge. Created and performed by Eimear Reidy\, Tara Baoth Mooney and Diarmuid Mac Diarmada.\nAdmission: €10 \nFree & Family-Friendly Events\n\n● Cairde in the Park – Sun 06 July | 1pm – 6pm | Peace Park\nA joyful day of music\, circus\, wellness\, interactive games and food in Sligo’s beautiful Peace Park featuring music by Hugh Feely\, Note-orious 4\, Lemoncello and DUG\, DJ Will Softly’s legendary kids’ disco\, Sligo’s own pop anthem premiere from Xnthony\, and more. Visit the website for the full line-up.\nAdmission: Free (donations welcome) \n● Street Theatre at Queen Maeve Square\nDelight in a series of free family-friendly circus and street theatre performances taking place in Queen Maeve Square and surrounding areas (see website for locations and times): The Grannies\, Toxic Dogs\, Miss Mary\, MDME Kakapo & Son\, and Dr. Jones and Professor Barnard Medicine Show.\nAdmission: Free \nLiterature & Talks\n\nThis year\, the festival has expanded its literary strand to include a series of writing workshops in creative non-fiction\, short story writing and poetry; a week-long intensive fiction writer’s workshop with acclaimed Irish author Sean O’Reilly (booked-out); and panel discussions covering debut novels\, poetry\, climate change and more. \nThe literary and panel talk line-up includes Eoin McNamee\, Salena Godden\, Seán Farrell\, Kerri ní Dochartaigh\, Elaine Garvey\, Mary Branley\, Saoirse Anton\, Gerard Beirne and Alice Kinsella. For more details or to register for any of the open literary workshops or events\, visit www.cairdefestival.com/2025. \nNot to be Missed\n\nTheatre & Performance\n\nCairde Sligo Arts Festival presents an exciting programme of theatre and performance\, showcasing a diverse range of voices and creative styles. MAKOSH is a dizzying aerial theatre performance created and performed by Polina Shapkina that takes the audience on a surreal journey through the human psyche\, exploring what happens when we bury memory\, repress pain\, and refuse to face our inner darkness. Bunny Bunny\, a one-woman clown show by Nora Kelly Lester\, is an absurdist romantic nightmare comedy about landlords\, ex-lovers\, and hotel soap – a riotous\, heartfelt exploration of what it means to hold it together while everything’s falling apart. As part of Cairde’s Artist Development Programme\, Unveiled offers a unique opportunity to experience four brand-new works-in-progress by Ikenna Anyabuike (Theatre)\, Amir Sabra and Laura Lundy (Dance)\, Angelica Santander (Clown/Theatre)\, and Kyle Conlon\, Nell Garcia and Dylan McGloin of Know Promises (Theatre). \nSee brand-new work blending immersive visuals with acrobatics by Cikada Circus in their unique geodome venue at Hazelwood House on July 8th and 9th\, or traverse a trail of Wandering Voices where multidisciplinary artists explore the theme of ferocity and resilience through spoken word\, music and performance co-curated by Chandrika Narayanan Mohan and Patrick Curley. From physical theatre to clowning and aerial work\, this year’s festival invites audiences to experience bold\, boundary-pushing performances from some of Ireland’s most exciting theatre-makers.\nCairde’s Closing Spectacle & Club Night – Saturday 12 July \n● Community Procession & Closing Spectacle by VolkiDána – Sat 12 July @ 10pm | Starting from Lower Quay Street \nSpectacle company VolkiDána returns to Cairde for a second year to present its newly commissioned show Ephemera – a dramatic procession through the heart of Sligo\, tracing the path of the river\, culminates at Queen Maeve Square with a breathtaking aerial performance and fire ritual\, telling the epic story of an ancient goddess who rises and is finally set free. This event involves engagement with Sligo communities: Aremoja\, Sligo Youth Theatre\, Foroige\, and Men’s\, Women’s and Queer Sheds.\nAdmission: Free \n● Fun Protestants\, Tailtiu\, Alix & Ruairí – Closing Club Night in collaboration with The Model Late Nights – Sat 12 July @ 10:30pm | The Model\nCelebrate the festival’s finale with an unforgettable night of music\, dancing and craic with sets by a trio of Northern Irish acts: Fun Protestants\, Alix & Ruairí and DJ Tailtiu.\nAdmission: €12 \nVisit the festival website at www.cairdefestival.com to view the full line-up or download the brochure. Tickets are on sale now for all ticketed events. Early booking is recommended as shows are expected to sell out quickly.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/cairde-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20250117T175603Z
CREATED:20250110T213415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T175603Z
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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/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20250528T153348Z
CREATED:20250110T114051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T153348Z
UID:10006034-1749686400-1750031999@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Yeats Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Yeats Day Festival is returning between the 12th and 15th June 2025. The full Yeats Day 2025 programme can be viewed downloaded here. \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nYeats Day Programme 2025
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/yeats-day-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeats Society Sligo":MAILTO:info@yeatssociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20250503T190313Z
CREATED:20250116T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T190313Z
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SUMMARY:Love is a Stranger - Juniper Barn\, Ballymote
DESCRIPTION:Full line-up revealed for Sligo’s Love Is A Stranger festival\n\n\n\nThe full line-up has been revealed for this year’s Love Is A Stranger one day festival in County Sligo. \n\n\nAnother Love Story\, proud winners of IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2025\, this week announced the final programme additions for the next edition of the roaming mini festival series\, Love Is A Stranger. \nThe special event returns to the stunning Northwest countryside and beautiful surroundings of Juniper Barn\, Ballymote\, Co. Sligo\, just as summer begins to bloom on Saturday May 17th. \nInternational & local artists at Juniper Barn\nLove Is A Stranger: Juniper Barn 25 features the customary eclectic Another Love Story blend of carefully selected local and international live artists & DJs\, performing in & around the beautifully renovated 18th century barns & grounds of Juniper Barn – the perfect backdrop for an atmospheric early summer party. ⁠ \nThe festival continues to fish in the well-stocked waters of the local Sligo scene\, adding a host of local heroes to the already stacked line up of Irish and international guests\, including: Crazy P (DJ) (UK) | Susan O’Neill | God Knows | RÓIS | Negro Impacto | Ultan O’BrienDotts O’Connor | Perlee | Pearse Mc Glouglin | Art Of Algebra (Live) | Dean Bryce (UK) | My Name Is John | January Winters | Hanna Hession & Rob Rua | Noone Boy | Turn It On! | Making Waves | John Graham | Coastal Movement | Subterranean Soul |The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem feat Ali Morris | Andrew Kearney | Lucas Ogma and more. \nBeyond the music: unique festival experiences\nBeyond the music\, festival-goers can look forward to the return of the much-loved Wild Folk Dining experience\, hosted in the Turf Barn\, offering a special pop-up feast of seasonal fare — accompanied by a few secret performances. \nAdding to the atmosphere\, Blaze It Sauna returns to Juniper Lake\, alongside a vibrant collection of local artisan traders\, the LIAS Kids Area and Garden Disco. \nThis year’s edition also features a special screening and Q+A with two heroes of the northwest surfing community\, Alice Ward and Noah Lane\, who will share their celebrated surf shorts\, Salt and Blow In. \nFestival director Emmet Condon shared his excitement ahead of the event: “With just a few weeks to go – we are so excited to return to the stunning Sligo countryside\, as summer begins to bloom\, with another trademark ALS collection of Irish and International live artists and djs\, as well as The Wildfolk Dining Experience\, secret pop up gigs\, the Blaze It Sauna by Juniper Lake\, a collection of artisan food providers\, the LIAS Kids area and more – as we kick start festival season in truly beautiful fashion once again with 24 hours of magic at Love Is A Stranger : Juniper Barn on May 17th.” \nTickets & Event Info\nLove Is A Stranger runs as an intimate one day + night event\, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets\, and Day Attendee Tickets available. \nOver 85% of day and overnight attendee tickets are available\, while family tickets (two adults and two kids under 16) are limited. \nCamper van passes are also limited. \n⁠LIAS Juniper Barn is an over 20s event\, under 16s are permitted\, if with a guardian\, and must be registered to attend. ID required. \nGates and the campsite open from 12pm on Saturday\, May 17. The event runs from 1pm until 2am. \nLove Is A Stranger will feature a host of delicious local artisan food providers. \nTickets and all info available on their website here. \n\nTickets & Event Info:\n⁠\nLove Is A Stranger will run as an intimate one day + night event\, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets\, and Day Attendee Tickets available :⁠ \n\n Day Attendees : €57.50 ⁠*⁠\nOvernight Attendees : €82.50 *⁠*⁠\nFamily Tickets [2 Adults & 2 x Kids U16] : €110.00⁠\nCamper Van Pass : €25.00 *⁠\n⁠* Attendee’s must hold an Overnight Attendee Ticket to gain entry to the Campsite / Camper Van Area. ⁠⁠\n\nLIAS Juniper Barn is an Over 20’s event. U16s are permitted\, if with a guardian\, and must be registered to attend. ID required. Gates & Campsite open 12 noon Saturday May 18th. Event runs 14:00 – 02.00. Campsite closes 12 noon Sunday May 19th. \nFood & Drink \n\nLIAS will feature a host of delicious local artisan food providers.\nLIAS is a BYO event.\n\nBuses \n\nReturn bus will run from Dublin – Juniper Barn Saturday May 18th / Sunday May 19th.\nShuttle Bus will do a number of picks ups from/to Sligo Town – Juniper Barn – Sligo Town\n\nTrain & Shuttle Bus \n\nShuttle Bus will run for collection of select Dublin – Ballymote trains on Sat May 18th.\n\nMore Info & FAQ’s please see www.anotherlovestory.ie/LIASJB \nAbout Another Love Story: \nAnother Love Story is a small\, but very cherished festival which will run for its 10th summer edition in Killyon Manor\, Co. Meath this summer August 23rd – 25th.\nRun by a small and dedicated group of friends\, the team are delighted to continue to add the Love Is A Stranger events to our calendar year – carrying them to new and exciting locations\, and\nformats.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/love-is-a-stranger-juniper-barn-ballymote/
LOCATION:Juniper Barn\, Ballymote\, Sligo\, Newpark\, Ballymote\, Sligo\, F56 X985\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
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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/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20250218T104059Z
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SUMMARY:Sligo St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Sligo St. Patricks day Parade was established in 1971. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Queen Maeve’. \nVisit: https://sligostpatricksday.com/
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20250218T104004Z
CREATED:20241202T133811Z
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SUMMARY:Sligo St Patricks Day Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The amazing St Patricks Day Festival is taking place in Sligo between March 15th and March 17th 2025. There are fantastic events for all of the family and details will be available on the official Sligo St Patrick’s Day website here. \nThe St Patrick’s Day Parade is on 17th March and you can see the full information on the parade here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-st-patricks-day-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Festival,Community,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20250131T170330Z
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SUMMARY:So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival is coming up between 10th and 15th February!\nShows are taking place all around Sligo featuring amazing artists including; \nDavid McSavage • Karl Spain • Aideen McQueen • Martin Angolo \nThere is something for everyone including a comedy quiz\, family magic show and even an art exhibition. Tickets are selling fast so book yours now and banish the winter blues once and for all! \n2025 Line-Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKARL SPAIN’S WORLD TOUR OF SLIGO\nKarl Spain has long been established as one of Ireland’s most popular comedians\, from his own tours and touring with others\, and has appeared at festivals all over the world. Karl has worked with some of the world’s greatest comedians (his peers ahem\, cough). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATES\n10th-12th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUES\nThe Dunes Bar\, Strandhill\nLillie’s Cocktail Bar\nMorans Bar\, Grange \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Craic Den on Tour\nSHANE DANIEL BYRNE\nAIDEEN MCQUEEN\nMC EDDIE MULLARKEY\n& SPECIAL GUEST \nCraic Den Comedy Club is coming to Sligo and is bringing you the best Irish comedians to the stage. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media\, The Craic Den will deliver you belly laughs all night long! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nTuesday 11th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUE\nThe Garavogue Bar \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Craic Den on Tour\nMARTIN ANGOLO\nOWEN COLGAN\nMC DAMO CLARK\n& SPECIAL GUEST \nCraic Den Comedy Club is coming to Sligo and is bringing you the best Irish comedians to the stage. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media\, The Craic Den will deliver you belly laughs all night long! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nWednesday 12th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUE\nThe Garavogue Bar \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEddie mullarkey\n& SPECIAL GUESTS \nHis 2024 gig at The Dunes in Strandhill was hailed by many as the best gig of last years So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival. Eddie Mullarkey is a standout comic\, lighting up Ireland’s top comedy clubs and festivals with his cheeky\, seductive wit. He’s toured internationally\, and had three years in a row of sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (2021-2023). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nThursday 13th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUE\nLillie’s Cocktail Bar \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe KENDY & RAYBO PODCAST live\nSPECIAL GUESTS: ALAN CLARK & LUKE ‘MING’ FLANAGAN \nWith almost 300 episodes and 750\,000 listens over 6 years\, these two hilarious men from the West of Ireland are bringing their podcast to life at the Hawk’s Well for the first time as part of the ‘So Funny’ Sligo Comedy Festival 2025! Featuring special guests Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Alan Clarke\, plus more to be announced\, this promises to be a night to remember. Expect chats\, craic\, music\, games and more for this Valentine’s night event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nFriday 14th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUE\nHawk’s Well Theatre \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColm Dawson Magical Mayhem Family Show\nColm Dawson brings his hilarious comedy magic show suitable for the whole family to the Hawk’s Well Theatre as part of the ‘So Funny’ Sligo Comedy Festival 2025. \nExpect lots of interactive laughs and fun for all ages to brighten up your Saturday afternoon. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nSaturday 15th February \nDOORS\n3:30\, show starts 4:00pm \nVENUE\nHawk’s Well Theatre \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHA!HA! Hawk’s Well Comedy Award Final\nMeet our judges Sharon Mannion\, Terry Markey and Eddie Mullarkey and….YOU! \nCome vote for the future of comedy as six finalists compete to make you laugh with a grand prize of €1\,000 for best act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE\nSaturday 15th February \nDOORS\n7:30\, show starts 8:00pm \nVENUE\nHawk’s Well Theatre \n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/so-funny-sligo-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
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SUMMARY:Yeats Winter School
DESCRIPTION:The Yeats Winter School is returning between the 24th and 26th January 2025. \nFull details on the line up and scheduling will be announced in due course.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/yeats-winter-school/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeats Society Sligo":MAILTO:info@yeatssociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20241202T140126Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T140126Z
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SUMMARY:Rathcormac Craft Village Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/rathcormac-craft-village-christmas-festival/2024-12-21/
LOCATION:Rathcormac Craft Village\, Rathcormac Craft Village\, Rathcormac
CATEGORIES:Music,Festival,Community,Food,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTSTAMP:20241202T140126Z
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SUMMARY:Rathcormac Craft Village Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/rathcormac-craft-village-christmas-festival/2024-12-14/
LOCATION:Rathcormac Craft Village\, Rathcormac Craft Village\, Rathcormac
CATEGORIES:Music,Festival,Community,Food,Family
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