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SUMMARY:Sligo GAA - Gaelic Football
DESCRIPTION:Gaelic Football is a distinctly Irish field invasion game played with a round football which can be caught\, kicked and hand passed. You can come and see the very best players in Sligo do their thing at Markievicz Park in Sligo town. \nThe home 2025 fixtures in the National League Div 3 Gaelic Football are: \n\n2nd February v Kildare\n23rd February v Clare\n23rd March v Leitrim\n\nEquipment \nThe ball used in Gaelic Football is round\, slightly smaller than a soccer ball. \nPlaying Rules \nThe ball can be carried in the hand for a distance of four steps and can be kicked or “hand-passed”\, a striking motion with the hand or fist. After every four steps the ball must be either bounced or “solo-ed”\, an action of dropping the ball onto the foot and kicking it back into the hand. You may not bounce the ball twice in a row. Players may contest for the ball by playing it with the hand or by shoulder charging an opponent side-to-side. \nScoring \nTo score\, you put the ball over the crossbar by foot or fist for one point or under the crossbar and into the net by foot or the hand / fist in certain circumstances for a goal\, the latter being the equivalent of three points. \nA goal is signalled by raising a green flag and a point is signalled by raising a white flag. \nOfficiating \nOfficials for a game comprise of a referee\, two linesmen (to indicate when the ball leaves the field of play at the side and to mark ’45’ free kicks and four umpires (to signal scores\, assist the referee in controlling the games\, and to assist linesmen in positioning ’45’ frees).
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-gaa-gaelic-football/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Sligo GAA Headquarters – Markievicz Park\, Cairns Road\, Sligo\, F91 NT02\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Sport
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SUMMARY:Sligo GAA - Senior Hurling
DESCRIPTION:Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world and has been popular for at least 3000 years in Ireland with the first literary reference dating back to 1272 BC. \nYou can see this amazing game for yourself throughout Sligo but the main matches involving the best players in the county take place at the Sligo GAA ground called Markievicz Park. \nThe home 2025 fixtures in the National League Div 3 are: \n\n26th Jan v Wicklow\n9th February v Mayo\n2nd March v Armagh\n\nHurling is often referenced in Irish myths and legends\, the most famous of which has to be the early account found in the Táin Bo Cuailgne\, a legendary tale from early Irish literature\, which describes the exploits of the Ulster hero Cú Chullainn\, (literally Hound of Cullen) who was so named after killing a fierce guard dog by driving a hurling ball down its throat. Such stories often portray Hurling as a form of martial training and proficiency on the Hurling field was equated with skill in battle. Throughout the countryside\, Hurling thrived as a wild and often violent practice with few set rules. One 17th century account describes the game as being played on a plain about 200-300 yards long\, with victory going to the first team to drive the ball through the goal of the opponent. \nThe Celtic legal system\, the Brehon Laws\, provided for compensation for hurling accidents and provisions were also made for cases of deliberate injury\, or even death\, as a result of Hurling. The game was outlawed in the 12th century after the occupation by the Normans\, but it survived and even flourished up to the early 19th century mainly due to patronization by the landlords. \nBy the time of the Great Famine of 1846 – 49\, Hurling had declined dramatically and was in danger of dying out completely but for a number of strongholds. However\, Dublin Castle itself admitted that by the late 1850s\, Hurling was being played all over Munster and records of the game survive in Donegal and Down and Kilkenny and Longford. \nThere was much variation in the forms of the stick and ball games played in Ireland. There was the cross country scuaib in Clare and South Galway. The Camán (anglicized to commons) game was played due north of the Dublin Galway railway line and epicentred in Ulster’s communal heartlands. There was also the Iomán form of the Hurling that was regulated by the Killimor Daly rules of south Galway and the more obscure local rules drafted by James Maher of Tipperary before the famine. \nThe 19th century saw a new version of Hurling\, or hurley as it was referred to\, become popular within the upper classes. A defining ten year period for Hurling was before the establishment of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884. By 1879\, there were at least six hurley clubs among the gentry in Dublin\, and the Irish Hurley Union was founded in Trinity College. It was exclusively an upper-class preserve and bore little relation to traditional concepts of the game. During this period\, the various forms of the game all metamorphosed into the first nationally codified sport of Hurling\, which was in essence\, the summer game of Leinster and the South. Camán\, the ground Hurling winter game which according to mid-nineteenth century accounts had been more widespread and popular within Ireland than its younger Hurling sibling\, was to fade away\, even in Ulster where it had been played for generations. \nA clareman named Michael Cusack had realised the need for common regulations and this inspired much of his thinking with regard to the formation of the GAA. In order to preserve the game of Hurling\, Cusack had begun writing about its revival in 1882 in a newspaper *The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News *and in 1884 the GAA was founded to restore the Gaelic pastimes of old. \nSince the foundation of the GAA in 1884 and the introduction of a formal set of rules\, the game of Hurling has evolved to the game we see today. The original core concept of man-on man (or woman-on-woman) contests for the ball within the defined framework of a positional game has been added to and eroded to varying degrees over time. \nThe physical conditioning of the modern player has allowed him to move quickly into space to gain possession of the ball\, in many cases uncontested\, while a focus on maintaining possession has resulted in the movement of the ball in a more designed manner\, giving clear advantage to a team mate. This latter trend has also resulted in the reduction in frequency of use of many of the less controllable skills of both games\, for example\, the overhead strike in Hurling\, as the use of these may often lead to a more equal contest or the loss of possession altogether. The focus on maintaining possession once you have it has antagonistically resulted in the adoption of defensive tactics designed to concentrate players in front of the scoring area or around the ball when not in possession. \nWhile there is much debate about the value of such tactics to both games\, modern coaches seek to position their players against opponents they perceive to have advantages over – whether in the contest or once in possession – maintaining the dramatic combat or duel concept of the games. All the while tactical innovation is sought from far and wide to overcome those of their opponents\, and improve their team’s chances of winning. \nHurling has also been exposed to the influence of external sources\, particularly through the international games played between Hurlers of Ireland and their Scottish Shinty counterparts. The game is played under ‘compromise’ rules agreed between the governing associations and provide an opportunity for players to represent their country in a series of international tests from time to time.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/sligo-gaa-senior-hurling/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Sligo GAA Headquarters – Markievicz Park\, Cairns Road\, Sligo\, F91 NT02\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Sport
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SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-31/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Kayak Tours":MAILTO:sligokayaktours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241230T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241230T133000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-30/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241229T103000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-29/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241228T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241228T133000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-28/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Kayak Tours":MAILTO:sligokayaktours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241227T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241227T133000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-27/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Kayak Tours":MAILTO:sligokayaktours@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241226T133000
DTSTAMP:20241204T144256Z
CREATED:20241204T144256Z
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UID:10005868-1735209000-1735219800@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Christmas Paddles in Lough Gill
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Paddles series in Lough Gill returns this year! You can enjoy a beautiful experience in one of the most stunning part of our gorgeous county. These seasonal paddles include a mulled wine and a mince pie and all equipment is supplied! \n\nChristmas Paddles taking place on December 26th\, 27th\, 28th\, 29th\, 30th and 31st\nAll paddles start at 10.30am in Lough Gill\nThree hour guided kayak tour\nAll equipment supplied\nNo experience necessary\nIncludes a mulled wine and mince pie\nFamily and group discounts available\n\nYou can book your place by contacting Sligo Kayak Tours on 086 1999015 or through their website here.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/christmas-paddles-in-lough-gill/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Lough Gill\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Sport,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241005T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241005T193000
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SUMMARY:Strandhill Surf & Community Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:SURF & COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS\nNational Surf Centre\, Strandhill\nFree surf lessons\, fun experiences\, tastings and raffle prizes in Strandhill this Saturday 5th October! 11.30am – 19.30pm \nThe National Surf Centre are hosting a community day of celebrations to honour their first year of operation and to promote the range of activities and experiences that can be enjoyed at the National Surf Centre. The Centre are encouraging Strandhill locals\, Sligo residents and visitors\, to come visit the National Surf Centre and Strandhill on Saturday 5th October and partake in some of the free activities on offer. \nAs well as being a Centre for Surf and home to three Surf Schools\, Atlantic Surf School\, Rebelle Surf School and Sligo Surf Experience\, the National Surf Centre work with a number of local expert facilitators to run experiences in or from Centre. The day’s activities kick off at 11.30am in the morning with a Smartphone Safari\, with Paul Richardson of Jet Black Squares. Paul will bring you on a short tour of your smartphone camera which\, chances are\, you haven’t taken properly before\, and then embark on a photo experience across Strandhill beach. Culminating in a social gathering in Honestly. \nEnjoy a social seaweed foraging adventure at midday with Lucianne Hare and Nourished in Nature. You will learn about the story of seaweed in Ireland\, foraging and harvesting\, before delving into some seaweed treats and herbal tea served back at the National Surf Centre. Not to be missed is an opportunity to make your own seaweed butter as you enjoy a Seaweed Infused Masterclass with Irish Seaweed Kitchen and the renowned Dr. Prannie Rhatigan. Prannie shares her insights over the last 25 year through her demonstration workshop on the benefits of seaweeds and how we can incorporate them into our daily diet. \nThe last experience of the day will be a first for the Centre – an inaugural session hosted by award winning photographer George Karbus\, as George brings you on an inspirational photographic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way. There are a number of free places for all the activities listed\, so please email wave@nationalsurfcentre.ie to book your spot. Because when they’re gone…. they’re gone! \nThe same can be said of the free surf lesson spots that both Atlantic Surf School and Sligo Surf Experience are offering to mark the occasion of the day and their move into their new premises at the Centre. They can be booked directly or enquired about through the Centre. In between the experiences\, there will be a short ceremony at 2.15pm to honour the naming of the meeting rooms and spaces at the Centre\, namely the Philip Douglas Room and The Four Winds Plaza in recognition of those that have paved the way for others. \nA Showcase of Strandhill will run then up till 15.30pm with Honestly\, Mammy Johnstons and Shells\, all providing some free tastings and giveaways\, showcasing taste sensational products which have made them renowned throughout the county and beyond. “We have such an excellent offering in Strandhill in all of our providers\, and I thank them for their support of the day’s events” quotes Rebecca Stevens\, Director of Operations at the Centre. “They make a visit to Strandhill special and memorable for many visitors”. “We are very lucky in Sligo to live and work so close to places likes Strandhill”\, continues Ms Stevens\, “Strandhill is a gem of a village\, in a beautiful setting\, in a fantastic part of the country. Adding to this are the fabulous sport and social offerings for local\, domestic and international visitors. The National Surf Centre further enhances the tourism product for Strandhill and Co. Sligo\, and we hope this day of celebrations highlights the fantastic range of activities and experiences that can be enjoyed here”.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/strandhill-surf-community-celebrations/
LOCATION:National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\, National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Sport,Community,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Surf Centre%2C Strandhill":MAILTO:wave@nationalsurfcentre.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20240913T112520Z
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga throughout Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free one hour yoga session on Sunday 22nd September 2024 in one of four locations throughout Sligo thanks to Healthy Ireland and Sligo County Council. Join an experienced yoga teacher in one of four fantastic locations and experience the amazing benefits of yoga. These sessions will suit all abilities but particularly those who want to experience yoga for the first time. Your yoga teacher will guide and help you and answer all questions that you might have. \nLocations: \nStreedagh Strand  9.00am– Jackie Marren  \nThis session is part of the fantastic Remembering the Armada Festival and there is a great range of events on the same day. You can see full info on this festival at https://spanisharmadaireland.com/festival/ \nYou should meet on Streedagh Beach for this session. This is a fully inclusive session for all abilities and will include breathwork\, movement and stretches. You can register for this session by emailing Jackie Marren here \nDoorly Park – 2.00pm Teacher Tara McEvoy \nThis session will take place in Doorly Park. You should meet at the gates that are facing the Sligo Regional Sports Centre on Cleveragh Road. This will suit all abilities and be a fantastic introduction to Yoga for any absolute beginners. \nYou can register for this session by emailing Tara McEvoy here \nEnniscrone – 6.00pm Niamh Glackin \nThis session will take place on beautiful Enniscrone beach right behind the lifeguard tower. You should meet at the lifeguard tower at 5.45pm. Local yoga teacher Niamh Glackin will lead the session and this will be suitable for all abilities – including total beginners. \nBook online for this session here. \nStrandhill – 6.30pm Bláithin Sweeney \nThis yoga session will be delivered by Bláithin Sweeney and you should meet at the cannon in Strandhill at 6.15pm. The session will integrate some breath work and conclude around sunset. \nBook online for this session here. \nWhat you need: \n\nBring your own yoga mat / exercise mat\nBring your own water bottle\nWear suitable clothing\n\nWeather information: \nIt is expected that these yoga sessions will take place unless the weather is particularly bad. You must register your attendance via the links provided above for each location and if the session needs to be postponed and re-arranged due to weather then your yoga teacher will contact you via the details you provide when registering. \nHow to book: \nStreedagh beach yoga – Book this session by emailing Jackie Marren here \nEnniscrone beach yoga – Book online for this session here. \nStrandhill beach yoga – Book online for this session here. \nDoorly Park – Book this session by emailing Tara McEvoy here \nThe Healthy Ireland Fund supported by the Department of Health.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/free-yoga-throughout-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Sport,Community,Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Another Love Story":MAILTO:info@anotherlovestory.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240922T140000
DTSTAMP:20240715T144004Z
CREATED:20240715T111700Z
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UID:10004078-1726741800-1727013600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Remembering the Armada
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo\, Streedagh\, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024. \n 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/remembering-the-armada/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Sport,Community,Education,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240707T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20240702T155320Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day at Sligo Races
DESCRIPTION:Sligo Races welcome you to their ever popular Family Day on 7th July 2024. They have a number of great events lined up to entertain children and the young at heart including; \n\nScruffy Duffy is with us once again.\nFace painters at the ready\nFront Runners kids Club\nGoodie Bags with Family Day tickets.\n\nSligo Races are staging a 7 Card National Hunt Meeting with the feature race and they look forward to seeing you on Sunday 7th July. Gates open at 12 noon.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/family-day-at-sligo-races/
LOCATION:Sligo Races\, Cleveragh Road\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Sport,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20240617T144634Z
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UID:10003733-1720224000-1720310399@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:The Sligo Camino
DESCRIPTION:On the first Saturday in July\, trek 34km from Dromahair\, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney\, Co. Sligo and discover the Sligo Camino. \nThe Camino follows the Sligo Way through some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland. The route is a challenging mixture of tracks\, trails\, forest paths\, finishing with 8km of country lanes around the Annaghmore Estate. Please note that the Sligo Camino at 34km is a demanding and physically challenging trek. Anyone carrying an injury\, taking medication or unsure of their fitness\, should consult with a doctor before registering. \nRoute highlights include: \n\nHistoric 16th century Creevelea Abbey on the banks of the River Bonet.\nSkirting between Lough Gill and Slish Woods along boardwalks.\nYeats’ Lake Isle of Inishfree.\nSlieve Dhá Éan and the secluded mountain lake of Lough Lumman.\nBallygawley Lough and Union Wood.\nThe Teeling memorial to the Battle of Carrignagat in 1798.\nTranquil laneways through the Annagh Beg estate.\nThe best cup of tea you’ve ever had at the finish!\n\nWhen? First Saturday in July. \nTickets? \nWalkers register for the Sligo Camino through www.sligocamino.ie . Simply enter walker details\, emergency contact details etc and pay the registration fee to be emailed your ticket for this years walk. \nTickets for the Sligo Camino 2024 cost €60 (plus a booking fee). This includes bus transfer\, light refreshments en route\, dinner on return to Coolaney\, a commemorative Sligo Camino t-shirt / native tree being planted for every walker and\, new for 2024 – a Sligo Camino Finishers Medal for all walkers! \nWhere? \nThe route is along the Sligo Way from Dromahair\, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney\, Co. Sligo.\nStage 1 Dromahair to Slishwood. Download File \nStage 2 Slishwood to Collooney Download File \nStage 3 Collooney to Coolaney Download File \nHow long? \nThe route is 34.5km from Dromahair Co. Leitrim to Coolaney\, Co. Sligo. \nHow difficult? \nBe clear that the Sligo Camino is physically demanding & you should only attempt it if you have regular experience of walking 10km without stopping. Do not register if you are carrying an injury\, have any underlying medical conditions or have no experience of walking long distances. The walk is not suitable for children under 14 even with adult supervision. \nTerrain? \nThe Camino route incorporates tarred roads\, gravel paths\, boggy hillside\, timber boardwalks\, forest tracks\, grassy trails and stone slabs. The route finishes with 8km of country lanes around the Annaghmore Estate between Collooney and Coolaney. The highest point is approx 275m around Slieve Daene. \nGuided or self-led? \nThe Sligo Camino is self-led. It follows a waymarked trail and walkers should look out for the timber posts with the yellow walker on them. There will be walk leaders interspersed among the walkers should you require assistance. \nHow many hours? \nDepending on your speed\, the walk will take between 6 and 8 hours.\nIn the interests of safety all walkers must reach the two food stops (6 miles and 14 miles) before the two sweep-up leaders. Walkers unable to achieve this very modest pace must accept a lift to the next food stop or exit the walk and proceed at their own risk. \nFull info: \nYou can get the full info directly on the Sligo Camino website here. \n 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/the-sligo-camino/
LOCATION:Sligo Camino
CATEGORIES:Sport,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240630T170000
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UID:10003135-1719648000-1719766800@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Gran Fondo Ireland 2024 #Sligo
DESCRIPTION:The Gran Fondo World Series is coming to Ireland for the first time ever. The global event that is for cyclists of all abilities will be coming to Sligo on the beautiful west coast of the country. A true Gran Fondo is meant to make an everyday rider feel like a fully supported professional rider\, and Gran Fondo Ireland will do so with a real Irish flare. \nThe Gran Fondo Ireland (GFI) is set to be one of Europe’s top Gran Fondo events\, attracting cyclists from all over the world. With the ride intended to grow in popularity each year\, it will allow cyclists to explore the tracks and roads of the Wild Atlantic Way. \nStarting in June 2024\, Gran Fondo Ireland #Sligo is the first-ever Gran Fondo event in Ireland to be included in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. The UCI Granfondo World Series is a series of UCI-sanctioned races held all over the world. Some 25-30 qualifier events will qualify the top 25% in each age group to the UCI Granfondo World Championships\, where the champions are awarded with the coveted rainbow jersey. While promoting high-level competition for both Masters and Amateurs. \nThe event begins and culminates in Sligo Town\, where all participants will be greeted by live entertainment\, a finisher’s medal\, a Prize Presentation show\, food\, drink and much more. \nIn the spirit of the World Gran Fondo Series\, the GFI is a highly energetic public cycling event attended by pros\, recreational cyclists\, and weekend warriors. GFI incorporates timed overall routes\, fantastic rest stops\, route support mechanics to make sure you keep rolling along. \nIdeas for activities and events to enjoy while in Sligo for the Gran Fondo: \nMany of our activity providers have specific events and things to do for all Gran Fondo participants. These are perfect for  preparing for the Gran Fondo or recovering and relaxing afterwards. You can book any of these directly with the provider using the links provided: \nWhat: Guided walk to 5000 year old Carrowkeel Tombs in South Sligo\nWhere: Carrowkeel\, South Sligo\nWhy do this?Take part in a fascinating guided walk to the incredible 5000 year old Carrowkeel Tombs in South County Sligo. Explore the unique and stunning wilderness of the Bricklieve Mountains with your local expert guide. This walk takes 2 hours and is relatively easy. Hiking boots are required. Adult €25\, Child-€10. Booking in advance with Seatrails: info@seatrails.ie Available on 29th and 30th June. Walk starts at 10.30am. Own transport required.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Therapeutic Yoga Massage\nWhere: Your Wellbeing Warrior – Blaithin Sweeney – Yoga Massage located in The Natural Therapies Centre in Sligo town on Fridays and Larkhill Road Studios on Mondays.\nWhy do this? Enjoy a therapeutic yoga massage before or after your cycle. This deep tissue massage using ayuredic oils and powders provides myofascial release through assisted yoga postures\, Marma point therapy and breathwork. It offers a deep release for weary or overworked bodies.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Beach Yoga in Strandhill\nWhere: Strandhill Beach\, Strandhill\nWhy do this?Experience the benefits of Beach Yoga in the picturesque setting of Strandhill\, Co. Sligo. Immerse yourself in a serene and tranquil environment\, where the soothing sound of ocean waves and the gentle sea breeze create the perfect backdrop for your yoga practice.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: North West Surf School\nWhere: Enniscrone\nWhy do this? North West Surf School Enniscrone offer surf lessons\, surf board and wetsuit rentals. Get into the water and get the body loosened up in one of the best surfing locations in the world.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Atlantic Surf School\, Strandhill\nWhere: National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\nWhy do this? They offer surf lessons and surf camps for adults and kids\, as well as drumming sessions\, yoga sessions and guided walks as complementary activities for the surf lessons. \nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Sligo Surf Experience\, Strandhill\nWhere: National Surf Centre\, Strandhill. Meet-up point is the yellow Sligo Surf Experience van at the back of the centre\nWhy do this? Sligo Surf Experience is running daily surf lessons at the National Surf Centre Strandhill June 28\, 29\, 30 and July 1. They have a lesson at 4.30 pm on Friday\, 9 am or 2 pm Saturday\, 10.45 am on Sunday and Monday. Lessons last 2.5 hours\, all equipment is included\, surfers need to bring swimming gear and a towel. No min booking number\, adult surf lessons are €45. \nYour surf instructor will guide you through the entire surf experience. When you are changed\, your instructor(s) will guide you to the beach where you will collect your surfboard. On the beach\, you will listen to a short surfing demo and safety talk from your instructor. First is a brief introduction\, instruction on surfing ABCs with basic water safety and then a quick practice on the sand before hitting the ocean to practice what you’ve learned. In the water\, we hope you’ll catch the wave of your life.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Bridin at Hawk’s Well Theatre on Friday 28th June / Acting workshop at theatre from The Lir Academy Sat 29 – Sun 30 June: Intro to Acting (ages 16+)\nWhere: Hawk’s Well Theatre\, Sligo\nWhy do this? Enjoy a show or the acting workshop in the premier theatre in the North West of Ireland\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Guided walk to 5000 year old tomb at Carrowkeel\nWhere: Carrowkeel\, Sligo\nWhy do this? Take part in a fascinating guided walk to the incredible 5000 year old Carrowkeel Tombs in South County Sligo. Explore the unique and stunning wilderness of the Bricklieve Mountains with your local expert guide. This walk takes 2 hours and is relatively easy. Hiking boots are required. Adult€25 / Child €10. Booking in advance with Seatrails. Available on 29th and 30th June. Walk starts at 10.30am. Own transport required. Please book before 10th June 2024.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Beginner surf lessons in Strandhill\, Sligo with Rebelle Surf School\nWhere: National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\nWhy do this? Learn to surf in Sligo on one of the white water beginner group surf lessons. Perfect for complete beginners right through to intermediate surfers. If you are a beginner ready to try surfing\, an intermediate looking to up-skill or just looking for fun things to do in Sligo\, then this is for you! Surfing in Ireland is magic! €35 child / €45/ adult. 2.5 hour surf experience with all equipment and wetsuit gear provided. Bookings can be made online and group bookings directly by email or phone.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Explore Sligo’s Dark History with Sligo Walking Tours\nWhere: Sligo town\nWhy do this? Discover the intriguing tales of Sligo’s past as you embark on an immersive walking tour. Join them for an exploration of the town’s turbulent history\, filled with stories of crime and punishment\, war\, execution\, jailbreaks\, disease\, literary heritage and macabre tales. On the weekend of the Gran Fondo\, they’ll also treat you to some fascinating Sligo cycling trivia. \nDates: Nightly from 27th June to 1st July 2024\nTime: Tours start promptly at 7:00 pm\nGroup Rates Available \nBooking Information: \nTickets must be pre-booked at least 4 hours before the start time.\nUse Promo code ‘GranFondo’ 27th Jun to 1st July.\nRates are tailored for individuals\, couples and groups\, ensuring options for everyone.\nPrivate tours can also be arranged upon request for other dates/times. \nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Private tours of Sligo\nWhere: Pick ups available throughout Sligo\nWhy do this? See anywhere you want in Sligo with a private small group tour in an MPV. Sligo Tours provide private tours of Sligo and beyond ranging in price from €400 to €500 per day tour.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: Visit their website here \nWhat: Strandhill Surf School\nWhere: National Surf Centre\, Strandhill & Waterglades Garden centre\nWhy do this? They offer Stand up paddle tours on Lough Gill lake in Sligo town. Tours last around 2.5 hours in total. Wetsuits are optional\, however all customers are asked to bring a spare change of clothes if opting out of using a wetsuit. Tours cost €50 per person and our meeting point is at the Waterglades garden centre. They require minimum of 2 people per tour.\nSocials: See their Instagram page here\nHow to book: You can book tours by simply calling them on 0872870817. You can also visit their website here. \nEvent Information: \nThere will be one route catering to 2\,000 cyclists. The event will start at 07:30hrs from Wine Street and will finish along Cleaveragh Park\, at approximately 16:30hrs. The event is being assisted by An Garda Síochána\, who\, where possible\, will guide participants travelling through junctions. \nThe event organisers are working in partnership with An Garda Síochána to ensure safe travelling of residents and cyclists along the route for the duration of the event. They will also have a team of experienced and trained marshals around the course. \nA complete and comprehensive traffic management plan will also be implemented around the event\, including diversionary routes for motorists\, pre-event route notifications and route signage. \nGran Fondo Ireland appreciate that this will impact travel significantly and really appreciate your cooperation\, and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused. If you want to contact Gran Fondo Ireland about this notice\, please email hello@granfondoireland.ie \nAlternatively\, you can call 01 429 0004. If you would like to speak to Gran Fondo Ireland about the event or the road closures\, please visit the team in the foyer of Sligo City Hall\, Quay Street\, Sligo on Tuesday\, 25th June from 16:00-18:30. \n 
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/gran-fondo-ireland-2024-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Sport
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SUMMARY:Strandhill Surf Folk Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The National Surf Centre\, Strandhill is pleased to present ‘Strandhill Surf Folk’ by local Sligo photographer Mark Capilitan\, from May 29th to June 28th this year. \nA Sligo native\, now based in Strandhill\, Mark began his photography career in the UK photographing Formula 1 and other motorsports\, before moving back to Sligo to set up his own business\, focusing primarily on wedding photography\, which he has done since 2007. \nStrandhill Surf Folk is very much a personal photographic project that Mark worked on for over a year. What started out as a way to photograph some of the people he surfs with\, the\nidea quickly spiraled into capturing the some of the historic Strandhill characters that started surfing here in the 1960s helping to put Strandhill on the surfing map for lots of international people who now call Sligo home and are included in this exhibition. \nMark says the more people he photographed\, the more some were saying “you should get this guy or this guy”. From there it took on a life of its own to what you’ll see at the exhibition\, which is 85 portraits ranging from the very first Strandhill surfers to the grom surf kids and everyone in between including whole families that surf. \nStrandhill Surf Folk exhibition is supported by The Strand Bar\, Shells Cafe\, Voya\, Mammy Johnston’s\, Stoked and The Wetsuit Company\, in association with the National Surf Centre. \nFollowing completion of the exhibition\, prints will be offered for sale for a nominal fee with 100% of proceeds going towards RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat Station.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/strandhill-surf-folk-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\, National Surf Centre\, Strandhill\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240519T143000
DTSTAMP:20240516T133603Z
CREATED:20240515T134103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T133603Z
UID:10003708-1716120000-1716129000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Queen Maeve Ladies 5k Race
DESCRIPTION:This is a Ladies only 5k Road Race Run/Walk Organised and hosted by Sligo Athletic Club. Ticket sales now open for this new Sligo AC event to take place on Sunday 19th May 2024 at 12 noon in Sligo Town. Proceeds in aid of Focus Ireland. Participants must be 16 or older on the day to take part.\n\n\nEntry details: \nEntries / Number collection will be available on May 18th at @ RunPod (F91XY2N) from 11am-3pm \nEntries / Number collection will also take place before the event at the Blue Lagoon\, Riverside\, Sligo between 10.30am – 11.30am \n\nOnline Entries: https://eventmaster.ie/event/6BYjfEpT5G\n\nA running vest will be awarded to the first 200 entrants. \nCommencing at Sligo Council offices on Riverside and progressing towards Rec Park in Cleveragh to finish back at Riverside.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/queen-maeve-ladies-5k-race/
LOCATION:Sligo Council Riverside Offices\, Sligo County Council\, Riverside\, Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240505T123000
DTSTAMP:20240422T215032Z
CREATED:20240422T215000Z
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UID:10003683-1714899600-1714912200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Innisfree Wheelers Spring Classic
DESCRIPTION:Innisfree Wheelers are having their S[ring Classic this year on May 5th – two distances 75Km and 130Km. If you are thinking of entering the Gran Fondo event coming to Sligo at the end of June then this would ne a perfect event to get ready! \nIt commences and finishes at The Mercy College Gym\, Sligo\, F91 CF80. \nThis is an attractive sportive which will suit all levels of leisure cyclists. This event is part of the Connacht Cycling Series and will encompass many of the scenic and challenging roads that have attracted the UCI Gran Fondo series to Sligo in June 2024! \nChoose from two routes; \n\n130Km starting at 9.00am\n75Km starting at 9.30am\n\nEntry is online only on Event Master or go directly to the Cycling Ireland website here. \nCost is €35.00 CI members and €55 non CI members.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/innisfree-wheelers-spring-classic/
LOCATION:Mercy College Gym\, Sligo\, Mercy College\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Festival,Sport,Queen Maeve Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240309T123000
DTSTAMP:20240304T105539Z
CREATED:20240304T105450Z
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UID:10002219-1709978400-1709987400@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Bilingual Cycle around Sligo Tidy Town murals #SnaG 24
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sligo Cycling Campaign bilingual cycle around the Sligo Tidy Town murals on Saturday 9th March at 10am as part of the Seachtain naGaeilge celebrations for 2024. \nThe route takes in 16 of the 22 murals and the cycle will meet up at 9.50am at the Connaughton Road car-park\, (Model end) and finishing with coffee and scones in Ripples. \nThis is the third Seachtain naGaeilge event and is a fantastic way to see some parts of Sligo that are off the beaten track while giving everyone the chance to use their Gaeilge – no matter what your level. \nAdvance booking is essential and this can be done by contacting Joan by email here or by phone on 087 96 22234.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/bilingual-cycle-around-sligo-tidy-town-murals-snag-24/
LOCATION:Sligo\, F91NCA4
CATEGORIES:Sport,Community,Recreation
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