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In addition to plentiful sports facilities in Sligo, there are varied recreational activities for all the family. Enjoy a lively cultural, music and restaurant scene, theatres, museums, cinema, country markets or entertain little ones at soft play centres!

Restaurants and Nightlife

Sligo has a vibrant variety of restaurants, pubs and bars. Visit www.sligotourism.ie for details of what is near you.

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Libraries

As well as a mobile library service, Sligo has four branches in Sligo town, Ballymote, Tubbercurry and Enniscrone.

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Walking in Sligo

From waymarked routes and coastal paths to mountain, walking routes in Sligo are easily accessible. Find out more about walks and walking groups at Sligo Walks.

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Cinema

The contemporary multiplex cinema in Sligo town shows the latest big-name movies as well as live theatre streams.

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Markets

There are a number of food markets that take place throughout the county. The Sligo Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning in the IT Sligo car park and the Rathcormac Artisan Food and Craft Market is also held every Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Find out details of other markets happening around the county.

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Sligo County Museum

The Sligo County Museum contains a fascinating collection of exhibits detailing Sligo’s rich stone-age history.

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Art Centres and Theatres

The Model

The Model is one of Ireland’s most important contemporary arts centres with an extensive and vibrant programme of visual and performing arts.

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Coleman Traditional Irish Music Centre

The Coleman Traditional Irish Music Centre is a celebration of Irish Music, Culture and Heritage as expressed in the South Sligo Style of music played by Michael Coleman and other musicians of his time.

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Hawkswell Theatre

The Hawk’s Well is a 340 seat theatre in Sligo town. It hosts a diverse programme of arts and entertainments including professional and amateur drama, a wide range of music from traditional and jazz to opera, plus dance, pantomime, children’s theatre and comedy.

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The Blue Raincoat Theatre Company

The Blue Raincoat Theatre Company produces between four and six professional productions every year, with an emphasis on staging modern European classics, new writing and new adaptations for stage.

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With short commute, an affordable lifestyle and a rich natural and cultural environment, Sligo offers a strong work-life balance.

/ Housing

The cost of housing in Sligo is less than those in other counties with large urban hubs.

/ Your Council

Sligo County Council is the local authority providing local government services in County Sligo.

/ Living Essentials

Living in Sligo means access to affordable childcare, a choice of excellent schools and good healthcare provisions.

/ Getting Around

A well serviced road network, a bus service linking the main towns and easy access to trains and an international airport, make it easy to get around Sligo.

/ Community

Sligo has a vibrant network of community and voluntary groups.

/ Sports

A variety of excellent sports facilities and clubs are available throughout County Sligo.

/ Learning

Third level, life long and distance learning opportunities are all easily accessible in Sligo.

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Enjoy a lively cultural, music and restaurant scene, theatres, museums, cinema, country markets or entertain little ones at soft play centres.

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