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Uncover the history of Knocknarea
Knocknarea, County Sligo
Not many people know about the wonderful landscapes of County Sligo. Those who have heard of them may be familiar with the county’s unique tabletop mountain, Ben Bulben. But there’s another Sligo mountain that flies under the radar and that’s Knocknarea, otherwise known as the Hill of Kings.
Knocknarea
L-R: Queen Maeve’s cairn © Shutterstock; view from the top of Knocknarea; the Queen Maeve Trail; horses in front of Knocknarea
Knocknarea stands proudly on the Coolera Peninsula overlooking Strandhill, a popular coastal town in County Sligo. Knocknarea gained the nickname the “Hill of Kings” as it was where the ancient kings of Connacht were said to have been crowned – understandably so, as the views over the province and beyond are just unbeatable. Look out on a clear day and you’ll see the Ox Mountains, Lough Gill, Slieve League in County Donegal and Croagh Patrick in County Mayo. It’s not just views that make Knocknarea an impressive spot – at the mountain’s 327-metre peak, you’ll find an ancient cairn where the Warrior Queen Maeve of Connacht is said to be buried standing up so she can watch over the province she once ruled.
The Slish Wood to Inishfree boardwalk, County Sligo
Welcome to Yeats Country
Sligo’s gorgeous countryside inspired Irish writer William Butler Yeats. He wrote numerous verses about landmark locations here, including Knocknarea!
Fancy a hike? The Queen Maeve Trail is one to try. This 6km looped walk is graded as strenuous and covers various terrain including gravel paths and a wooden bog bridge as it leads across the 300 million-year-old Sligo landscape to the cairn at the top of Knocknarea. The cairn was built using more than 40,000 tonnes of stone – it’s the largest unopened cairn in Ireland and is said to lead to a Neolithic passage tomb. If that’s caught your attention and you want to learn more about the historical significance of this tomb, head to the nearby Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Visitor Centre.
View of Knocknarea from Portavade Beach, County Sligo
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Sligo Abbey
The Dominican priory known as Sligo Abbey has dominated Sligo's eastern district since the town was founded in the mid 13th century. Large parts of the church, sacristy and chapterhouse are preserved from this period, alongside the beautiful 15th century cloister and associated buildings.
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Enniscrone Boat Tours
Enniscrone Boat Tours is situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, at Enniscrone Pier, Enniscrone, County Sligo. The boat tours are operating in a spectacular destination packed with character, a beautiful coastline and some of the most picturesque beaches in Ireland.
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Yeats Building
The Yeats Building is in the heart of Sligo Town on the River Garavogue. It’s a well preserved arts and crafts building over 120 years old. Here, the Yeats Society celebrates the life and work of Nobel poet WB Yeats and his talented family, sisters Susan and Elizabeth and brother Jack. County Sligo was a source of inspiration and creativity for all of WB’s life. His mother, Susan was from Sligo and she gave all her children a love of this place, its history, legends, folklore and its glorious wild Atlantic scenery.
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Streedagh Beach
Set off on a scenic ramble on Streedagh Beach in County Sligo. The 3km long sandy beach links Streedagh Point to Connor's Island and makes for a magnificent walk with views of the Sligo coastline.
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Lissadell House & Gardens
Lissadell House & Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, in north Sligo. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains makes Lissadell one of the top tourist attractions.
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Strandhill Beach
Strandhill Beach in County Sligo is a popular surf beach featuring a number of schools catering for both novices and experienced surfers.
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Ben Bulben Loop
Get up close to one of our most iconic mountains on the Benbulben Loop. This easy walk along primarily forest road will take a mere 90 minutes to complete, but walkers are in for a real treat with more than a few surprises along the route.
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The Strandhill People’s Market
The Strandhill People’s Market takes place in the unique venue of Hangar 1 at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, County Sligo, just a few short minutes stroll from the beachfront. The market sells an array of local crafts, foods and textiles.
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