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SUMMARY:Taste of Sligo Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Set against the lively backdrop of Queen Maeve’s Square in the heart of Sligo\, the Taste of Sligo Food Festival has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting culinary gatherings along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. First launched in 2024\, the festival was created to showcase the richness of Sligo’s food culture while drawing together chefs\, producers and food lovers for a vibrant weekend of flavour\, creativity and community. \nAt its core\, the festival is a celebration of place. Sligo\, long known for its coastal produce\, fertile land and deep-rooted food traditions\, provides the perfect setting for an event that blends local authenticity with contemporary culinary flair. From freshly caught seafood to artisan breads and craft drinks\, the festival offers visitors a genuine taste of the region’s identity. \nAcross the weekend\, Queen Maeve’s Square transforms into an open-air food theatre. Visitors can wander between bustling artisan stalls and food trucks\, sampling everything from gourmet street food to locally distilled spirits. Meanwhile\, live cookery demonstrations bring energy and expertise to the stage\, with well-known chefs and local culinary talents sharing techniques\, stories and inspiration. \nBut the festival is about more than just food. Live music fills the square\, families gather for entertainment and activities\, and long communal tables encourage a relaxed\, social atmosphere. The inclusion of al fresco dining reflects a wider shift in Irish food culture\, where eating is not just about sustenance but about experience\, connection and storytelling. \nThe vision behind the event comes from restaurateur Anthony Gray\, who sought to create an annual showcase that highlights both the quality of local produce and the strength of Sligo’s food community. His ambition was simple yet powerful: to celebrate everything that is good about food in the county while inviting visitors to discover it for themselves. \nAs it continues to grow\, the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is becoming a key date in Ireland’s food tourism calendar. It reflects a broader movement across the country\, where regional festivals are redefining how people engage with local cuisine. In Sligo\, this takes shape as a lively\, welcoming and flavour-filled experience\, one that captures the spirit of the northwest in every bite. \nTickets are available here \n 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-3/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square\, Queen Maeve Square\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Queen Maeve Festival,Food,Family,Queen Maeve Square
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SUMMARY:Cairde Sligo Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCairde Sligo Arts Festival works across three main areas:\nFestival Programme: They present an 8-day multidisciplinary arts festival each year in July across Sligo town and county in multiple venues\, on the streets and in unique site-specific settings. \nArtist Development: They support artists through seed funding\, residencies\, commissions\, and co-productions; the results of which are shared in the festival programme. \nCommunity Engagement: They build long-term collaborations between artists and communities across Sligo where the results of collaborations are shared in the festival programme. \nCairde Sligo Arts Festival collaborate with multiple local\, national and international partners to transform Sligo into a cultural stage for extraordinary artistic encounters.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/cairde-sligo-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sligo
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Queen Maeve Festival,Food,Family,Queen Maeve Square
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:This 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 \nOn St. Patrick’s Day\, the marquee will host “The Scruffy Kids Show” from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This junior disco\, hosted by MC Scruffy\, includes special guests and interactive games. The evening program features headliners The Tumbling Paddies\, supported by The Dublin City Ramblers and One for the Road. \n \nThe parade itself starts at midday on March 17th on Mail Coach Road and flows through the town ending at Pearse Road past the Garda Station. \nRoute Map can be viewed here: https://sligostpatricksday.com/our-parade/ \nThere will be 3 wheelchair access viewing areas at O’Connell St\, Quay St and Teeling St. We advise arriving as early as possible as space will be limited. \nFor anyone who may have sensory needs\, there will be a Quiet zone at Quay St. \nThe parade at 12pm on March 17th will also be live streamed on the Sligo St Patricks Youtube and Facebook pages\, if you know of anyone who cannot attend and you may watch it back later anytime after the parade \n \n \nKey Dates: \n– Build Start: March 12th \n– Event Starts: March 16th \n– Event Finishes: March 17th \n– Breakdown: March 18th \n  \nThe Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival is set to return this March with a vibrant programme of events\, blending much-loved traditions with exciting new experiences for all ages. With the 2026 theme\, “Legends Live Here”\, the festival promises five days of celebration\, culture and community spirit across Sligo town. \nThe Parade – March 17th \nThe centrepiece of the festival\, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade\, returns on March 17th\, following its traditional route through Sligo town. The parade will kick off at 12pm. \nFamily Fun & Cultural Highlights \n\nSligo Rovers will be facing off against Shamrock Rovers on Friday 13 March in the Showgrounds. This is the one St. Patrick’s Festival event where wearing red is strongly encouraged over green!\nMusic Generation Sligo will present a special showcase in a fully covered marquee at Queen Maeve’s Square on Monday 16 March\, 6–8pm.This vibrant evening of live music will feature young musicians from across Music Generation Sligo programmes\, including bands from the MGS Band Programme\, a harp ensemble\, youth and teen choirs (Sligo Youth Voices and Sligo Voice Collective)\, and 6th class students from Scoil Ursula\, who take part in the Discovering and Performing Music primary school programme. The centrepiece of the event will be a special prequel performance offering audiences a first look at music developed through the Music Generation Sligo / Sligo Co Council Peace Plus project\, Tuning into Social Inclusion\, spearheaded by composer Stephen Doherty.\nAfter the parade on Tuesday 17 March from 2pm\, families can enjoy the Shamrock Shuffle with Sligo legend Scruffy Duffy\, featuring a kiddies’ disco and fun games.\nSligo Abbey will open its historic doors for a special free family treasure hunt\, complete with edible prizes\, alongside a bespoke St. Patrick’s themed tour for history enthusiasts on Tuesday 17 March.\nThe Avalon Centre will host a celebration of cultures from 2pm–4pm on Tuesday 17 March\, with free entry for all.\n\nEvening Entertainment & Trad Trail \nAs night falls\, adults can enjoy live performances from Tumbling Paddies\, One for the Road\, and The Dublin City Ramblers in the Marquee in Queen Maeve Square. \nA lively Trad Trail will run from Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th March\, filling venues across town with traditional Irish music. \nFree walking tours will take place on March 16th and 17th\, with booking available via the official festival website. \nA morning mountain hike hosted by North West Adventure Tours offers a unique start to your St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. \nAccessibility for All \nThrough the Sligo NTE pilot\, Accessoloo will operate in Queen Maeve Square from 11am to 10:30pm on March 17th\, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the celebrations. The fully accessible unit includes a lavatory\, ceiling hoist\, adult changing table\, grab rails\, and space for a disabled person and their companions or assistants. \nSupporting Sligo’s Festival Spirit \nThe Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival is made possible through the funding and support of Sligo County Council\, Sligo BID\, Fáilte Ireland\, and the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport. A special thanks is also given to the voluntary Festival committee. \nCiara Sugrue\, Head of Festivals and Events at Fáilte Ireland\, said: \n“Fáilte Ireland is pleased to support St. Patrick’s Festival Sligo. Sligo’s rich heritage and stunning coastal landscapes make it a perfect backdrop for this St Patrick’s Day celebration. The 2026 festival theme\, ‘Legends Live Here’\, highlights Sligo’s unique cultural legacy\, offering visitors an authentic and memorable experience. Festivals and events like this showcase the very best of Irish culture\, music\, and entertainment\, inspiring both domestic and international visitors to explore new destinations across the country. By investing in St. Patrick’s Festival Sligo\, we’re strengthening Sligo’s position on the Wild Atlantic Way as a must-visit destination and helping to drive economic benefits for local businesses and communities across the county and wider region.” \nWith something for everyone – from history and heritage to music\, family fun and cultural celebration – Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival 2026 is set to be an unforgettable celebration where truly\, Legends Live Here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/st-patricks-day-festival/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square & Sligo Town
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community,Education,Family,Queen Maeve Square
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SUMMARY:Care in the Square
DESCRIPTION:A temporary Welfare Station in Queen Maeve Square public realm area operating during Rag week. The hub provides basic first aid\, safety information (HSE materials)\, water\, and a safe space for students and other party goers. \nBuild Start – 17th February – 8pm \nEvent Start –  17th February – 9pm \nEvent Finish – 18th February – 1am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/care-in-the-square/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square\, Queen Maeve Square\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community,Queen Maeve Square
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SUMMARY:Trad agus Tine
DESCRIPTION:Trad agus Tine is an immersive outdoor cultural celebration\, combining traditional Irish music\, bilingual conversation\, and the ancient practice of gathering around fire. \nThis special Imbolc/ St Brigid event honours the Celtic Spring with and open seisiún where musicians of all levels are welcome to participate. The evening features live traditional music and community gathering around an open fire. \nProfessional musicians from Celtár will lead the session alongside local visiting traditional musicians. \nBuild Start – 4pm \nEvent Start – 7pm \nEvent finish – 12am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/trad-agus-tine/
LOCATION:Queen Maeve Square\, Queen Maeve Square\, Sligo\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Community,Family,Queen Maeve Square
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