Fancy yourself another getaway? Why not make it Sligo? A hub of nature, thrills, and exciting culture, the county has been the site of many a staycation over the past few years and beyond.
Ah, Sligo. So small yet so full of stuff to do. Take Sligo town, its shopfronts and stone bridges and stunning new architecture carefully laid out across both banks of the Garavogue. The impressive collection of modern and contemporary art at the Model (themodel.ie) is worth the trip alone; this year it’s celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jack B Yeats with a series of exhibitions that run right until the end of September.
Researchers discover that 20 people died after ‘butter boat’ got into difficulty in stormy weather
Sligo seduces with its stunning Wild Atlantic Way scenery, surf and setting nestled beneath the beauty of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea.
Sligo Food Trail has released the first in a new video series, celebrating Sligo’s local cafés and restaurants.
The latest video campaign from Sligo Tourism is set to inspire new family adventures exploring ancient castle ruins, chasing through enchanted forests and swimming in the Atlantic sea this spring.
Pól Ó Conghaile: Why Sligo’s Knocknarea is a stroll with soul
Quest Sligo is the latest and most exciting event to be added to the Quest series of adventure races.
Strandhill Community Development Association in County Sligo was today honoured as the Irish winner of the 2019 EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Award. The prestigious EDEN award recognises Strandhill Community Development Association as the best emerging destination that promotes sustainable tourism by using Health & Well-Being assets that are characteristic of their region to grow visitor numbers.
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