Past Events

Sligo Races

Sligo Races Cleveragh Road, Sligo, Ireland

A day at Sligo races is fantastic! This historic track is located in Sligo town with beautiful views of Ben Bulben and beyond - it is easily accessible from all Sligo town hotels and a short walk from the city centre. Enjoy high quality racing throughout the year with both National Hunt and Flat racing […]

€16 – €20

Strandhill People’s Market

Standhill People's Market Sligo Airport, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

The amazing Strandhill People's Market operates out of the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, just a few short minutes stroll from the beachfront. Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm the market opens its doors selling an array of local crafts, foods and textiles. The Western region as a whole is […]

Free

Sligo Rovers – Home game (men)

Sligo Rovers The Showgrounds, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Sligo Rovers are our local professional football team and play at The Showgrounds in Sligo town. This is a fantastic experience for any visitor - and particularly for those with an interest in football. Sligo Rovers are widely regarded as one of the friendliest clubs in Ireland and you will be made to feel most […]

Strandhill People’s Market

Standhill People's Market Sligo Airport, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

The amazing Strandhill People's Market operates out of the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, just a few short minutes stroll from the beachfront. Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm the market opens its doors selling an array of local crafts, foods and textiles. The Western region as a whole is […]

Free

Jack Butler Yeats; The Wandering Gaze / An Misló Swuner

The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Presented in partnership with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival Curated by Dr. Julie Brazil The Wandering Gaze presents a collection of images relative to Travelling people in the work of Jack Butler Yeats. Highlighting Yeats’ keen observations of diversity amongst nomadic groups within Irish society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the exhibition includes sketchbook drawings, […]

Bafushia (a physically bound process of forward movement)

The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Presented in partnership with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival as part of the Hereditas Project Participating artists: Chloe McDonagh, Dave McDonagh, Francesca Hutchinson, Leanne McDonagh, Phien O’Phien and Tommy Rhattigan. Bafushia is a word from the Traveller Cant language that conveys a physically-bound term of forward movement. The exhibition title arose while exploring Jack Butler Yeats images of Travellers with Oein DeBhairduin and participants […]

Wild & Well Festival

Annaghmore House, Collooney Annaghmore House, Collooney, Sligo, Ireland

Join Wild & Well Festival for a one-day celebration of community, creation, and holistic wellness in the majestic Wild West! Date: Saturday 7 Sept, 2024 Time: 10am -8pm Location: Annaghmore House, Collooney, Co. Sligo Wild & Well Festival is back for it's second year in Co. Sligo! With community at it's core and a diverse […]

€68 – €95

Sligo Rovers – Home game (Womens)

Sligo Rovers The Showgrounds, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Sligo Rovers are our local professional football team and play at The Showgrounds in Sligo town. This is a fantastic experience for any visitor - and particularly for those with an interest in football. Sligo Rovers are widely regarded as one of the friendliest clubs in Ireland and you will be made to feel most […]

Strandhill People’s Market

Standhill People's Market Sligo Airport, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

The amazing Strandhill People's Market operates out of the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, just a few short minutes stroll from the beachfront. Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm the market opens its doors selling an array of local crafts, foods and textiles. The Western region as a whole is […]

Free

Strandhill People’s Market

Standhill People's Market Sligo Airport, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

The amazing Strandhill People's Market operates out of the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, just a few short minutes stroll from the beachfront. Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm the market opens its doors selling an array of local crafts, foods and textiles. The Western region as a whole is […]

Free

Harvest Festival at Sligo Folk Park

Sligo Folk Park Riverstown, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Head to Sligo Folk Park on the 15th September for their first annual Harvest Festival. Lots of fun to be had for all age groups. Music will be provided by the award-winning Ryan Sheridan and Friends. Fred the Party Professor and the Magic Circus will be on site to entertain kids and adults alike. Try your hand […]

€5 – €25

Remembering the Armada

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Spanish Armada Ireland runs Remembering the Armada which takes place in Sligo, Streedagh, Grange and Killybegs 19-22 September 2024.  

Country Music Night

Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen

Head to The Coleman Irish Music Centre in Gurteen for their very popular Country Music Night on Thursday 19th September at 8pm. This concert features country music stars of Sandy Kelly, Carmel McLoughlin, Frank McCaffrey with music from Matt Curran and Brian Kerrigan. Tickets are €25 and can be booked by calling 071 918 2599 […]

€25

Culture Night in Sligo

Sligo Sligo, Ireland

Culture Night 2024 is on Friday 20th September and once again there is a superb range of events throughout Sligo - all free of charge! All events being held in Sligo can be seen here and some highlights include; A Feast for Body and Soul Sligo Gospel Choir together with the Haven will present an […]

Michele Horrigan; Stigma Damages

The Model, Sligo The Mall, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Stigma Damages is a solo exhibition by Michele Horrigan, known for her ongoing investigations into heavy industry in Ireland and the environmental impacts involved in the global production of aluminium. This is Horrigan’s most substantial presentation on the topic to date, with new video artworks, unearthed archival documents and found objects placed across five gallery spaces […]

Taste of Sligo Food Festival

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

Join in the fun and enjoy a gastronomic adventure at the Taste of Sligo Food Festival! Discover a delicious array of local produce, meet celebrity chefs, and enjoy the vibrant food culture of Sligo - all in the heart of beautiful Sligo town on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. This is all taking place […]