Past Events

Coleman Traditional Festival

Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

The Coleman Traditional Festival returns this year between the 13th and 17th August in Gurteen in beautiful south Sligo! This 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 […]

Kate and Tom Gavin Lunchtime at the Well

Hawkswell Theatre Sligo, Ireland

From Sligo town, Kate and Tom Gavin are a brother and sister duet whose family is steeped in Irish culture. Kate is an award-winning harpist and fiddle player, and Tom is an exceptional flute and tin-whistle player. Both match that with fine singing voices and bring great Sligo flavour to their music.

Free Walking Tour of Sligo

Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

Free Walking Tour of Sligo

Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

Free Walking Tour of Sligo

Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

Heritage Week

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

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. Since the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005, it has grown from a small 500 […]

Free Walking Tour of Sligo

Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems. Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every Wednesday to Saturday at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of […]

Cleveragh Junior Parkrun

Cleveragh Junior Parkrun, opposite Sligo Sports Complex.

Cleveragh Junior parkrun is a free, non- competitive weekly 2km event aimed for children ( 4-14 years old) of all abilities. Our goal is to promote exercise, fun, and family bonding. Kids can run, skip, walk, and jump around our scenic course located at the Cleveragh sports pitches. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join […]

Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show – A Music Trail Through Ireland

Yeats Building Sligo, Ireland

Summer Seisiún 2025 Traditional Music Show - A Music Trail Through Ireland returns to entertain locals and visitors on Thursday evenings @7:30pm, throughout July and August in the historic surroundings of The Yeats Building Sligo (July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th & August 11th, 18th, and 25th) featuring CCÉ Fred Finn’s finest young musicians & dancers. Comhaltas' […]

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