Sligo town

Sligo has long bewitched visitors eager to explore the land that captured the heart of poet and Nobel Laureate, WB Yeats
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County Sligo
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50 mins from Ireland West Airport

Sligo town, County Sligo

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    A charmer in the west

    Let’s face it: it takes somewhere pretty special to be christened “the land of heart’s desire” by one of Ireland’s most beloved poets. Perched on the Wild Atlantic Way, with the coast to the west and lush lakelands to the east, Sligo town is the gateway to every Irish experience you could desire...

    If you feel like a trip back in time, visit historic Lissadell, elegant Coopershill or magnificent Temple House. All three are waiting to transport you through Sligo’s stories. The town is buzzing all year long, with festivals celebrating country music, sea shanties, surfing and literature. Ones to watch for are Cairde Sligo Arts Festival (July) and Sligo Live (October).

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    Explore County Sligo

    Big wave surfing, legendary landscapes and the literary legacy of poet WB Yeats.

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    Sligo also has a delightful food scene, so fill up on the local, artisan grub at Hooked or sip award-winning wines at Coach Lane. Or, see where hit TV show Normal People filmed, with Tubbercurry doubling up as the fictional town of Carricklea, and Streedagh Point as the place where Marianne and Connell fell in love.

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    Yeats country

    From the town centre, Sligo’s attractions are right on your doorstep. Arguably Sligo’s most easily recognisable face, Ben Bulben is an arresting sight. The sheer sides and flat top have earned it the name of Sligo’s Table Mountain and, though daunting, it is accessible to intrepid hikers.

    Under the watchful gaze of Ben Bulben mountain, Glencar’s lake and waterfall are breath taking, with the soft green waters, amber rushes and quiet woodlands as tranquil now as when Yeats stood here.

    Sligo highlights

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    Castle Dargan Hotel

    Castle Dargan Estate is a 4 star luxury hotel, golf course and spa situated close to Sligo Town. This scenic Sligo hotel is set on 170 acres of rolling parkland and a championship Golf Course. Unwind in the relaxing Icon Spa which overlooks the stunning scenic surroundings.

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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 1.25 hours to complete, but walkers are in for a real treat with more than a few surprises along the route.

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    Sligo Folk Park

    Discover bygone Irish rural life and heritage at the Sligo Folk Park, in the beautiful village of Riverstown, County Sligo. Situated 20km from Sligo Town, Riverstown is just off the M4, Dublin to Sligo motorway.

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    Sligo Racecourse

    Sligo Racecourse is in the heart of Yeats Country, in County Sligo, and claims to be one of the most scenic racecourses in the country. It's a great location to savour the atmosphere of an Irish race meeting.

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    Ballymote Castle

    Richard de Burgo, the Red Earl of Ulster, built the remains of this Anglo Norman castle in AD 1300 and it was the strongest fortress in Connacht.

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    Dolly's Cottage

    Dolly's Cottage is a two hundred year old, traditional, thatched cottage, the only one of its kind in the area. It is located in Strandhill, County Sligo and open to the public at weekends during the summer months.

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    The Model - Home of the Niland Collection

    The Model - Home of the Niland Collection, in Sligo town, is one of Ireland's important contemporary arts centres with an extensive and vibrant programme of visual and performing arts.

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    The Cat and The Moon

    Irish jewellery designer Martina Gillan founded The Cat and The Moon retail outlet in 1989. The cra...

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    Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

    The Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is in a captivating part of Sligo, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Benbulben. See the monuments of this ancient site, some of which are over five thousand years old.

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    The Hamilton Gallery

    The Hamilton Gallery presents art exhibitions by emerging and established Irish artists to collectors and art lovers in the region.

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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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    If you want to explore further, the County Leitrim border is just 15 minutes north. At this beautiful border – with one foot in Sligo and one in Leitrim, one in reality and one in poetry – it’s easy to see what inspired one of the greatest writers in the world.