This year the fleadh is taking place in Easkey in County Sligo on Fri 31st May – Mon 3rd June 2024. Once again the cream of Sligo traditional music will compete, perform and entertain with a great range of events planned. This beautiful coastal village is a must visit destination this week. Visitors in particular will […]
The Sligo Wave Tinka Bechert / Daniel Chester / Patrick Collins / Barrie Cooke / Patricia Doherty / Patrick Hall / Ronnie Hughes / Hazel McCrann / Seán McSweeney / Nick Miller / Cormac O’Leary / Andy Parsons / Emma Stroude / Cléa van der Grijn / Lorna Watkins / Jack Butler Yeats ‘There is […]
The Model is delighted to welcome Dónal once more to a thrilling Late Nights gig as part of the after-party for the opening of The Sligo Wave. He returns to The Model with an acclaimed run on the RTE Lyric FM show Vespertine under his belt and wind in his sails! Dónal’s extended Backstory sets are […]
Gatehouse bring their fantastic show to the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday 8th June with the concert starting at 8pm. “The term supergroup is perhaps over-used in some contexts, but there’s no doubting the pedigree of the Gatehouse line-up.” Irish Music Magazine Gatehouse are an Irish traditional band. The four members are Rachel Garvey […]
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 […]
The annual Shanty Festival takes place in Rosses Point this weekend from June 21-23. There is a jam packed programme of events including events such as workshops, concerts, races, the blessing of the boats and lots more. Sunday, June 23 is also dress like pirates day! The full programme of events can be found on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Keane | Connolly | McGorman are a quartet of top traditional Irish musicians who spent the majority of their youth playing music together. Featuring uilleann piper Pádraic Keane, Aidan Connolly on fiddle, and brothers Fergus McGorman on flute and Ruairí McGorman on the Greek bouzouki, their music is vibrant and fresh while also heavily influenced […]
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 […]
The band hails from the County of Mayo with the exception of one member from Fermanagh. Band Members include Caoimhe Kilkenny, Paul Clesham and Eoghan Hughes (Fiddles), Aodhan Hughes (Banjo), Conor Maheady and Cian Kilkenny (flutes), Davog Frayne (button accordion), Edel Flemming (concertina), Eoin Walsh (piano) and Ryan Maguire (drums). Winner’s of the 2023 All-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 […]
On the first Saturday in July, trek 34km from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo and discover the Sligo Camino. The 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 […]
The amazing Cairde Sligo Arts Festival will run from 6th to 13th July 2024. This ever popular arts festival has an astounding range of events and projects including; Music Theatre Street Theatre Literary events Visual Art Circus events Dance Family events Highlights in 2024 include; Exhibitions and events as part of Hereditas, a collaborative art […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; Scruffy Duffy is with us once again. Face painters at the ready Front Runners kids Club Goodie Bags with Family Day tickets. Sligo […]
Live concert with Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh in the Coleman Music Centre theatre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, F56 TF88 on Wednesday, 10th July at 8pm. The legendary Galway fiddler Frankie Gavin, who has had a stellar playing and recording career since founding Dé Danann in 1975, performs in the Coleman Music Centre with pianist Catherine McHugh. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover Sligo Like Never Before! Join the FREE Guided Walking Tours of Sligo City that operate every day between July and September. Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture of our beloved city. 📅 Starting Date: July 1st 🕚 Time: Every day at 11 AM 📍 Meeting Point: Discover Ireland Tourist Office O’Connell […]
Rambling House at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Welcoming Patsy Hanly, Fiachra Guihen, Pat Sweeney, Seamus O’Donnell, John Dwyer, Brian Mostyn, Jason McGuinness & Caitriona Ni Cheannabhain. It is not that often this amazing group come together so don’t miss the opportunity to see them live on stage on July 17th 2024.
