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DESTINATION SLIGO
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GO TO SLIGO BY AIR GETTING AROUNDIN SLIGO
Dublin International Airport Choose from a selection Derry Airport
Ireland West Airport Knock of buses, trains, car hire, Belfast Airport
Shannon International Airport taxis, plus a network of
Belfast International Airport roads and motorways,
Sligo A4
George Best
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City of Derry Airport George you’ll find Sligo an easy Iarnoid Eireann
Irish Rail Network
Best Belfast City Airport place to get around. Ireland West
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Dublin Airport
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GO TO SLIGO BY SEA
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BUSES: Dun Laoghaire
Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Bus Eireann National
Belfast and Larne are bus company servicing Shannon
International Airport
served by car ferry from all main towns and cities.
Britain. Rosslare and Cork Rosslare
are served by car ferries TRAINS:
from Britain and France. Iarnoid Eireann
Cork
Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Irish Rail Network.
P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries.
Sligo has it all!
From its breathtakingly beautiful great outdoors to its vibrant and quirky urban centre,
Sligo offers a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.
Come witness the waves crashing down on Wild Atlantic rocks, take in our gently
lapping lakes, our hushed ancient woodlands and sublime mountain vistas.
There are pubs aplenty and music galore. There’s theatre and literature, arts and crafts
to satisfy the artistic soul. And for those with more sensuous appetites our exciting
food scene offers delights of every kind in a variety of award-winning cafes, bars and
restaurants.
The town centre is picturesque and perfect for a leisurely stroll. Take a ramble around
our many independent and brand-name shops and boutiques or enjoy a coffee or
cocktail on the banks of the Garavogue river.
And finally, for those in search of views and vistas, Sligo has it in abundance - two
mountains to climb, countless trails to explore, boats to punt in, horses to ride, cold
water surfing and our renowned seaweed baths to relax in at the end of your day.
Welcome to Sligo, you may never want to leave!
DISCLAIMER All information in this sample itinerary book is correct at the time of publishing.
Sligo BID makes no representations of fact, nature, quality and suitability about any or all of the activities promoted in this book and user agrees that the
user shall be responsible for first satisfying himself/herself by independent enquiry or advice as to the suitability of the particular activity. This is a sample
representation only and not a comprehensive listing of all tourism related businesses, visitor attractions or experiences available in Sligo.
Lissadell House and Gardens
Closely associated with the great poet
WB Yeats, the magnificent Lissadell Estate,
with its celebrated place in the history of
modern Ireland, and featuring some of the
finest gardens and architecture in the
country, is a “must-see” destination.
In a beguiling setting of great natural
beauty, Lissadell is the home of husband
and wife Edward Walsh and Constance
Cassidy, who purchased it in 2003 and
transformed the mostly-neglected property into a beacon for tourism in the North West.
The landmark estate is famous as the childhood home of Constance Markievicz,
Revolutionary, artist, activist for the poor; Constance was one of the leaders of the 1916
Rising, the first woman elected to the House of Commons at Westminster and later she
became the first female minister in Dail Eireann (Irish parliament).
• Lunch or Afternoon Tea in the elegant Tea Rooms
• Tour of the House – it’s magnificent stairway, gallery, dining,drawing and
Billiard room; below-stairs kitchen, servant’s hall and wine cellar.
• Tour of the exotic Alpine Garden and Victorian Kitchen Garden.
Additionally, you have access to a selection of permanent and seasonal
exhibitions, incl:
• The Voice of Women-1916 Exhibition-Marine Exhibition
• The Yeats Gallery opened by songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen in 2010
HISTORIC GARDENS
The beautiful Alpine Garden, created in 1740 as a pleasure garden, and the Victorian
Kitchen Garden, established in the late 1890’s, formed an internationally renowned
horticultural business, exporting seeds, bulbs and flower varieties across Europe and
the U.S. The gardens lay neglected for 60 years but have now been restored to their
original splendour.
LOCATION:
From Sligo, take the N15 north for 5km; then take a left turn after Drumcliff for Carney
and points west. The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney
Web: www.lissadellhouse.com
Email: info@lissadellhouse.com
Tel: 071 916 3150
Atlantic Sheepdogs Utterly charming and hugely popular with visitors, Atlantic Sheepdogs offers you the chance to see some of the world’s smartest working dogs in action. Shepherd Martin Feeney tells how generations of his family have herded sheep in North Sligo and demonstrates some of the tricks to training the perfect sheepdog. He sets his faithful border collie Jack – ranked 3rd in Ireland – to work to show how sheep are moved around mountains and fields. Martin’s engaging stories about life on a typical Irish farm are a big hit. Location: Grange, approx 15 mins from town Web: www.facebook.com/atlanticsheepdogs Tel: 085 740 2836 Eagles Flying/Irish Raptor Research Centre Eagles Flying is a thrilling experience featuring more than 100 magnificent birds of prey including falcons, hawks, vultures and eagles, some with a wingspan of up to 3 metres. The birds will sail above you, swooping right over your head, and, if you fancy, land on your arm! There are two spectacular shows daily where staff train the birds and provide information on their biology, unique characteristics, intelligence, habitats and hunting methods. Location: Near Ballymote, approx 20 mins from town Web: www.eaglesflying.com Email: eagles.flying@hotmail.com Tel: 071 918 9310
Seaweed and Seafood
on Sligo Seashore
A unique culinary adventure along the seashore with
Dr. Prannie Rhatigan, “seaweed ambassador” and
award winning author of Irish Seaweed
Kitchen.Discover the “nutritional powerhouse” that
is seaweed, now appearing on supermarket shelves
and restaurant menus nationwide.
Identify the many varieties of edible seaweed,
and learn some delicious treats – from stir-frys and
smoothies to brownies and omelettes - you can
make with it.
Prannie – hailed as “Ireland’s leading seaweed
expert” by Food & Wine magazine - has given numerous workshops abroad and
was invited to give a demo at Copenhagen’s famous Noma restaurant, voted Best
Restaurant in the World three times.
Location: Streedagh Beach, approx. 15 mins from town
Web: www.irishseaweedkitchen.ie
Email: info@irishseaweedkitchen.ie Tel: 086 848 4876
Grave of W.B. Yeats and
Drumcliffe Churchyard.
One of Sligo’s “must-see” tourist spots, Drumcliffe
Churchyard is world-famous as the resting place of
Nobel Prize winning poet W.B.Yeats. In this tranquil
setting, framed by the dramatic sweep of Benbulben
mountain, the poet’s gravestone is inscribed with
his simple, self-penned epitaph, containing the
celebrated couplet:
“Cast a cold Eye on Life, on Death.
Horseman, pass by.”
Drumcliffe is also the site of a monastic settlement, dating from 574AD when St.Colmcille
founded a monastery here. It features the remains of Sligo’s only round tower and a high
cross with scenes from both the Old and New Testaments.
Location: Drumcliffe Parish Church. Drumcliffe, Sligo approx. 15 minutes drive
on the main Sligo-Donegal road
Discover Ireland’s Ancient
Secrets at Carrowmore
Located at the centre of a prehistoric ritual
landscape, dominated by Knocknarea mountain
with the great cairn of Maeve, the Iron Age Queen
of Connaught, on top, Carrowmore is the largest
of the four major passage tomb cemeteries in
Ireland. It is also the most extensive megalithic
burial site in Europe.
With monuments ranging from five thousand to
six-and-a-half thousand years old, the site predates
the Pyramids.
A restored cottage houses an exhibition relating to the site. A guided tour of 45 mins –
1 hour runs throughout the day or self-guided information is available in over 15 languages.
Location: Near Ransboro, approx. 15 mins from town
Web: carrowmoretomb@opw.ie
Tel: 071 916 1534
Walk and Talk Yeats
The Yeats Family walking tour - two hour guided walk
taking in the many places and sights directly linked to
the Yeats family and which inspired their work. Includes
some poetry and Sligo as described by the Nobel
Laureate himself - WB Yeats.
There is a shorter, 30 minute version of the same tour
available.
Tours are booking only via: info@yeatssociety.com
The Society also hosts a 30-minute guided tour of the
Yeats Family exhibition which includes first edition
books, original photographs, letters and paintings.
Location: Yeats Building, Hyde Bridge,
Sligo Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm
Web: www.yeatssociety.com
Tel: 071 914 2693
Walk and Talk Sligo Sligo Town Walking Tour Extensive route taking in numerous buildings and locations in the centre of town, incl. the Abbey c.1250, the Courthouse, both Cathedrals and others recalling significant events and people in the social, cultural and political history of Sligo. Mon.-Sat. 11am - approx.2 hours (June to late Sept.) Sligo Tourist Office, O’Connell St. Tel: 071 916 1201 The Undead Walking Tour Explore Sligo’s dark history and turbulent past with stories of war, execution, and hauntings. Discover Sligo’s connection to Bram Stoker and hear how stories of the 1832 cholera epidemic in town may have inspired his great novel Dracula. Meeting place: Riverside Hotel, Sligo. Friday & Saturday Evenings: 7.30 pm to 9 pm (June to October) Booking essential. Tickets are 12 euros per person. Email: info@sligowalkingtours.com Tel: 085 173 5103 Web: sligowalkingtours.com Sligo Foodie Tour This is a delicious, 2.5 hour trek through Sligo’s finest gastronomic establishments, visiting 7 venues and sampling both locally inspired dishes plus desserts, craft beers, oysters and other tasty treats from the West of Ireland. A tour on which “ceol agus craic” (music and fun) is the order of the day. Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm & 3pm. 55 Euro per person Parties of 8+ (max. 20) Booking is essential at: Hooked, Rockwood Parade Email: hookedsligo@gmail.com Tel. 071 913 8591 Sligo Town Tour Learn all about it! Daily tour taking in the most interesting sights and locations in the centre of town with an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Year round from Monday to Friday 12pm to 6pm. 2-3 hours, with a min. of 10 and max. of 25 people. 10 euro each Location: Tourist Office, O’Connell St. Booking: sligotowntours@gmail.com
Scenic Seaside Walks and Healthy Hikes Sligo is an area of extraordinary natural beauty and and it’s all within easy reach! Highly recommended is a bracing walk on one of our many dramatic beaches such as Enniscrone, Rosses Point and Streedagh. Combine your walk with a visit to the traditional and picturesque fishing village of Mullaghmore. Situated under Benbulben and overlooking the Atlantic, relax and enjoy the views or, for the more adventurous, do the 2.5 mile Gortarowey loop up the mountain. Another option is the seaside village of Strandhill. An internationally-renowned surfing mecca, Strandhill boasts a variety of eateries, pubs and the famous Voya Seaweed Baths. The village also hosts a wonderfully eclectic Peoples’ Market every Sunday. Alternatively, you could do what we Irish love to do and just Take a Walk! There are a number of invigorating treks to choose from, in a diversity of gorgeous settings; woodland, mountain, coastal and urban. Strandhill: www.thrillofstrandhill.com www.strandhillpeoplesmarket.ie Mullaghmore: www.wildatlanticway.com/ mullaghmore-head Enniscrone: www.enniscrone.ie Walks: www.sligowalks.ie For full details on all outdoor activities see Glossary
Sligo Food Trail A rich mix! A taste triumph! A food lovers’ paradise! Sligo Food Trail treats your palate to an abundance of culinary treasures. You can map your own route to choose the cuisine that you love best. Welcome to foodie heaven! What makes Sligo such a fantastic foodie destination is the culture that goes hand in hand with your food experience! Producers and Food Trail members take pride in giving you fresh, local, healthy, (and very often) organic food that nourishes your body while the scenery nurtures your soul. As you drive through Sligo, you’ll witness the outstanding landscape which yields the fresh ingredients that create its exceptional cuisine: the lush green fields, the majestic mountains, the charming farms, the salmon rivers, and the mighty Atlantic Ocean! Sligo’s premiere location on the Wild Atlantic Way means you can enjoy freshly-caught fish in any local restaurant. Alternatively, indulge your taste buds on Knocknarea honey, wild Mullaghmore lobster, Lissadell oysters, and fresh eggs from the foot of Benbulben Mountain. Whatever your food preference, Sligo Food Trail surpasses your expectations! Web: www.sligofoodtrail.ie Contact: www.sligofoodtrail/contact
Sample Sligo Itineraries Half Day Magnificent Lissadell House & Gardens Tour the sumptuous and beautifully restored grand country home, now a flagship for tourism in the North West. Enjoy it’s splendid interiors, historic and interesting quarters and take in its exhibitions in a wonderful tour steeped in history; part home, part estate, part museum. Enjoy a relaxed lunch or treat yourself with afternoon tea in the elegant Tea Rooms. Explore the exotic Alpine and Victorian Kitchen Gardens dating from the mid 1700’s and which once exported seeds and shrubs throughout Europe and the US. Round off the day with a visit to WB Yeats’s grave at Drumcliffe Church, famously nestling Under Bare Ben Bulben’s head. Half Day Head to spectacular Strandhill for one of the many invigorating guided walking tours offered by Auriel Robinson, Wild Atlantic Way Ambassador for Sligo (www.seatrails.ie for details); this one has a little history, heritage, arachaeology and lore. Afterwards, a relaxing soak or spa treatment in Voya Seaweed Baths & Spa is the perfect way to revive and refresh. One Day Thrill to the soars and swoops of Eagles Flying (and falcons and owls too) at one of Sligo’s top attractions. Return to Sligo town for a leisurely lunch. Follow that with some ancient Celtic history at Carrowmore cemetery; the largest collection of megalithic tombs in Ireland, dating back thousands of years. Round off your day with a visit to vibrant Strandhill village for an evening beach walk. One Day One of the daily guided walking tours of Sligo Town is an entertaining and enlightening start to the day. By then you’ll be ready for lunch in town at one of our award winning restaurants. In the afternoon head down to Grange and Martin Feeney’s farm for a delightful and charming visit with the very popular and award-winning Atlantic Sheepdogs Stop off Under Bare Benbulben’s Head for refreshments or lunch in the Tea Room beside Drumcliffe Church and then head just down the road to Streedagh for a delightful and charming visit with the very popular Atlantic Sheepdogs.
Sample Sligo Itineraries In the afternoon head down to Grange and Martin Feeney’s farm for a delightful and charming visit with the very popular and award-winning Atlantic Sheepdogs Two Day (1) Mullaghmore, a picturesque, traditional seaside village is the perfect place to begin your day with a bracing beach walk. Then make for Streedagh and learn about the “nutritional powerhouse” that is seaweed with award-winning author Dr. Prannie Rhatigan. Return to Sligo town for lunch and relaxation. Round off your evening with a scary “Undead Walking Tour”. Two Day (2) Begin your day with a trip to Eagles Flying raptor centre near Ballymote; it’s one of the top attractions in the North West. Their daily show and talk is an exciting and informative way to spend your morning. You’ll then be ready for a delicious lunch in Sligo town before climbing beautiful Knocknarea mountain in the afternoon! There are steps leading to the top from the main road – part of the new Queen Maeve Trail. or Pleasure Cruise on Lough Gill, where you can take in the vista and much of the landscape that inspired WB Yeats.
Activity Glossary
Adventure Activity Glossary
Sligo is famous for its world class
Wet + Wild surfing coastline. Even if you are
not a pro, there are plenty of top
class surf schools to show you the
basics.
Perfect Day Surfing: Beach Bar Surf School
the original and the best since 1998 based Sligo’s famous traditional thatched
Location: Sligo Enterprise Centre, Irish pub, restaurant and B & B at Aughris
Strandhill, Sligo Head.
Web: www.perfectdaysurfing.ie Location: The Beach Bar, Augris,
County Sligo
E-Mail: perfectdaysurfing@gmail.com
Web: www.beachbarsurfschool.com
Tel: 087 20 29 399
E-Mail: beachbarsurfschool@gmail.com
Strandhill Surf School Tel: 086 073 8869
The centre of surfing in Strandhill
Northwest Surf School
Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo
Enniscrone Beach
Web: www.strandhillsurfschool.com
Location: Enniscrone Beach,
E-Mail: strandhillsurfschool@gmail.com
County Sligo
Tel: 071 916 8483
E-Mail: info@nwsurfschool.com
Surf n Stay Tel: 087 959 5556
Your chance to become a surf god at
7th Wave Surf School
this surf school in Strandhill
a friendly family run surf school at
Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo Enniscrone Beach
E-Mail: info@surfnstay.ie Location: Enniscrone Beach,
Tel: 071 916 8313 county Sligo.
Web: www.surfsligo.com
Sligo Surf Experience E-Mail: info@surfsligo.com
Premium surf and bodyboard lessons Tel: 087 971 6389
along the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way
in Strandhill, Sligo with Seamus McGoldrick,
Wild Atlantic Way body board champion
Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo
E-Mail: info@sligosurfexperience.com
Tel: 087 7471915Adventure Activity Glossary
Carraig Climbing: 7th Wave Surf School
Join Conall Ó Fiannachta - Sligo’s outdoor a friendly family run surf school at
rock climbing and abseiling specialist – for Enniscrone Beach
an awesome adventure. Location: Enniscrone Beach, county Sligo.
Web: www.carraigclimbing.com Web: www.surfsligo.com
E-Mail: carraigclimbing@gmail.com E-Mail: info@surfsligo.com
Tel: 087 664 7285 Tel: 087 971 6389
North West Adventure Sligo Wild Wet Adventure
Kayaking, trekking, abseiling and white Kayaking, canoeing and guided walks with
water rafting with an expert team local expert John Barrett at lough Talt in the
Location: spacious facilities with parking stunning Ox Mountains in South Sligo.
at Ballinafad, Sligo. Location: Ten minutes from Ballinacarrow
Web: www.northwestadventure.ie on the N17 main Sligo-Galway
E-Mail: info@northwestadventure.ie (thirty minutes from Knock
Tel: 086 195 2663 Airport).
Web: www.wildwetadventures.ie
Island View Riding Stables Tel: 086 722 2750
A family-run horse farm specialising in Northwest Adventure Tours
beach rides in Sligo and Donegal Bay.
Hiking, biking, SUPing or overnight camping
Location: Mount Temple, Moneygold,
with Sligo adventure expert William Britton.
Grange, County Sligo
www.islandviewridingstables.com/driving Location: Centrally located at Riverside
islandviewridingstables@gmail.com Hotel, Sligo Town.
Tel: 071 916 6156 Web: www.northwestadventuretours.ie
northwestadventuretours@gmail.com
Tel: 087 125 9594
Night AdventuresAdventure Activity Glossary
Let Off Steam
Sligo Aeroclub Club Freedive Ireland
Ever wondered what Yeat’s Country Add depth to your life! Freedive Ireland
looked like from 3,000 feet? run several types of freediving courses
Location: Sligo Airport, Strandhill. using the syllabus of the world renowned
Web: www.sligoaeroclub.com Apnea Academy headed by world
E-Mail: info@sligoaeroclub.com champion Umberto Pelizzari.
Tel: 087 2932884 Location: 15 Oakfield Park ,Co.Sligo
Web: www.freediveireland.com
Ewings Sea Angling Tel: 086 809 9898
and Boat Charters E-Mail: info@freediveireland.com
The best boat trips in Sligo where you can
explore islands, ancient sites, lighthouses Northwest Freediving School
and more. Freediving Courses, surf-vival courses and
Location: Rosses Point, Sligo. snorkelling trips.
Web: www.sligoboatcharters.com Location: Mullaghmore Village, Sligo
Tel: 086 891 3618 Web: www.northwestfreedivingschool.ie
E-Mail: info@sligoboatcharters.com Tel: 087 125 9594
E-Mail: nwfreedivingschool@gmail.com
Offshore Watersports
Specialists in diving and boating trips Sligo Bay SUP
from mighty Mullaghmore. Standup Paddle School operating from
Location: Mullaghmore Village, Sligo Rosses Point, Lissadell, Streedagh Beach,
Web: www.offshore.ie Mullaghmore and Doorly Park
Tel: 087 610 0111 Web: www.sligobaysup.ie
E-Mail: mail@offshore.ie
Tel: 087 600 1588
E-Mail: sligobaysup@gmail.comAdventure Activity Glossary
SUP Dude VOYA
The leading Stand Up Paddle School in Traditional Irish seaweed baths with
Ireland operated by Emmet O’Doherty, a modern twist.
Irish SUP Champion. Location: Strandhill seafront, Sligo.
Location: Mullaghmore, Sligo. Web: www.voya.ie
Web: www.supdude.ie Tel: 071 916 1872
E-Mail: info@voya.ie
Tel: 085 705 1188
E-Mail: info@supdude.ie Waterpoint Aqua Park
A fusion of water park, health suite and
Seatrails sports centre.
Highly recommended scenic guided Location: Pier Road, Enniscrone,
walking coastal tours with maritime County Sligo.
archaeologist and WAW ambassador
Web: www.waterpoint.ie
Auriel Robinson.
Tel: 096 36 999
Location: Strandhill, Rosses Point,
Streedagh. E-Mail: info@waterpoint.ie
Web: www.seatrails.ie Rosses Point Golf Club
Tel: Auriel: 087 240 5071 Web: www.countysligogolfclub.ie
E-Mail: info@seatrails.ie Tel: 071 917 7134
E-Mail: info@countysligogolfcourse.ie
Salt and Soul Yoga studio Strandhill Golf Club
Breathe, move, play: a home for Web: www.strandhillgolfclub.com
wellbeing in Strandhill Village. Tel: 071 916 8188
Location: Airport Business Park, E-Mail: bookings@strandhillgolfclub.com
Unit 1, Airport Road, Enniscrone Golf Course
Strandhill, Sligo.
Web: www.enniscronegolf.com
Web: www.saltandsoul.ie Tel: 096 36 297
Tel: Rachael: 085 180 5910 E-Mail: info@enniscronegolf.com
E-Mail: info@saltandsoul.ie
Dip you toe... Sligo GolfAdventure Activity Glossary
Archaeology + History
Queen Maeve’s Grave Dolly’s Cottage
Listed as the No.1 thing to do in A traditional 19th century Irish cottage
Sligo on TripAdvisor. now run as a folk museum by the Irish
This 5,000 year old megalithic tomb, Countrywomen’s Association. The turf
high in Sligo’s magical landscape on top fire is still alight and visitors are
of Knocknarea, is the largest unopened welcome during the holiday season.
megalithic tomb in Ireland. Location: Strandhill, Sligo.
The views from the top are quite Web: www.gostrandhill.com
simply stunning.
Tel: 071 916 3150
The new Queen Maeve’s Trail makes the
monument more accessible than ever. Killaspugbrone
Web: www.gostrandhill.com This medieval church ruin was built on
the site of the first Christian church in the
Sligo Abbey North West, founded in the 6th century
Location: Abbey St. Sligo Town. by St. Patrick himself! A beautiful looped
Web: www.heritageireland.ie/en/ walk is accessible via Sligo Airport
north-west. Location: Strandhill, Sligo
E-Mail: sligoabbey@opw.ie Web: www.gostrandhill.com
Tel: 071 914 6406
Carrowmore Tombs
Ireland’s largest coastal megalithic
cemetery with some of the country’s
oldest tombs is a must see attraction
for all visitors to Sligo.
Location: Carrowmore, Sligo
Web: www.heritageireland.ie/en/
north-west/carrowmore
megalithiccemetery/
Tel: 071 916 1534
E-Mail: carrowmoretomb@opw.ieActivity Glossary
Carrowkeel Seatrails
Carrowkeel is one of the mighty South We offer guided heritage walks in coastal
Sligo megalithic tombs along with locations, heritage horse-back rides on
Keshcorran, Heapstown and Moytura. gorgeous beaches, scenic mountain treks
It’s also one of the ‘big four’ Neolithic and we can custom-design your time with
passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland us visiting multiple sites of interest.
along with Sligo’s Carrowmore. Discover the ancient hidden gems of Sligo
Location: Carrowkeel, Castlebaldwin, where we will shows you historic towns,
Sligo hidden away places, incredible fossils,
Web: www.carrowkeel.com archaeology, wild flowers and birds while
you enjoy fantastic, fresh Atlantic air.
Creevykeel Court Tomb Web: www.seatrails.com
Situated at the foothills of Tievebaun Tel: 087 240 5071
Mountain is one of the finest examples
of an Irish court tomb dating from the
Neolithic period (c. 4000 - 2500 BC
Location: Sign posted and easily
eaccessible on the N15
just after the turn off for
Mullaghmore.
Walking AdventuresActivity Glossary
Arts + Culture
The Hawk’s Well Theatre The Blue Raincoat/Factory Theatre
Sligo’s performing arts centre presenting A hundred seat theatre and highly-
the best of theatre, music, comedy and regarded professional theatre ensemble
culture for all ages. with a focus on modern European plays
Location: Temple Street, Sligo Town and new productions.
Web: www.hawkswell.com Location: The Factory Performance
Tel: 071 916 1518 Space, Lower Quay St.Sligo
E-Mail: info@hawkswell.com Web: www.blueraincoat.com
E-Mail: marketing@blueraincoat.com
The Model
Tel: 071 914 3686
The Model is one of Ireland’s leading
contemporary arts centres, which
also offers vibrant cinema and music The Cat & The Moon
programmes. It is the home of the A collection of the finest handmade Irish
impressive Niland Collection of art, one
jewellery and artisan crafts curated by
of the most notable collections in Ireland
and featuring works by John and Jack B. artist Martina Hamilton, a multi-award
Yeats, Estella Solomons, Paul Henry and winning designer and gallery owner.
Louis Le LeBrocquy. Location: 4 Castle St., Sligo
Location: The Mall, Sligo Town
Web: www.thecatandthemoon.ie
Web: www.themodel.ie
E-Mail: info@thecatandthemoon.ie
Tel: 071 914 1405
Tel: 071 914 3686
E-Mail: info@themodel.ie
Coleman Traditional
Irish Music Centre
A celebration of Irish music, culture and
heritage as expressed in the South Sligo
Style of music played by fiddle giant
Michael Coleman.
Location: Gurteen, County Sligo
Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
E-Mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Tel: 071 918 2599Activity Glossary
Natural Beauty of Sligo
Benbulben Mullaghmore Beach
The iconic Sligo mountain immortalised Overlooked by the picturesaue fishing
by Yeats in his poetry is the second largest village of Mullaghmore, Bunduff Strand is
table mountain in the world. a popular pure white beach where walkers
enjoy excellent views of the dramatic
The Benwiskin Centre surrounding mountains.
Hostel & Community Centre
A 28 bed holiday hostel and self-catering Rosses Point
accommodation centre in a rural setting. A popular seaside resort with beautiful
An ideal base for individuals, families or views of Knocknarea to the South and
groups to explore North Sligo. Benbulben to the North.
Location: Ballintrillick, Sligo Strandhill Beach
Web: www.benwiskincentre.com Ireland’s top surfing beach in lively
E-Mail: info@benwiskincentre.com Strandhill village. With stunning
Tel: 071 917 6721 or 087 414 9189 panoramic views of Raughly, Blackrock
Lighthouse, Benbulben, Knocknafreadn
the Ox Mountains.
Historical Driving Tour of North Sligo
with local Historian Joe McGowan Culleenamore Strand
A history-rich driving tour of the beautiful, A wide, tidal, peaceful strand where you
unspoilt landscape of North Sligo with can enjoy a walk right under the watchful
historian and story-teller Joe McGowan eye of towering Knocknarea. It looks out
Web: www.benwiskincentre.com/ on Ballisodare Bay which is a seal
driving-tour sanctuary. Seal watching is available
E-Mail: info@benwiskincentre.com from Sligo Kayak Tours. Near Strandhill.
Tel: 071 917 6721 or 087 414 918 Web: www.sligokayaktours
Streedagh Dunmmoran Strand
Streedagh Strand is an impressive 3km Another unspoilt stretch of beach that is
long sandy beach where three ships of the perfect for surfing, swimming and walking.
Spanish Armada were wrecked in a storm
Location: In South Sligo off the fishing
in 1588.
harbour at Aughris.Activity Glossary
Hazelwood
A woodland immortaliseed by Yeats in
‘The Song of Wandering Aengus’, on
the western shore of Lough Gill.
Location: 10 minutes drive from town.
Web: www.sligowalks.ie/walks/
sligh-wood
Enniscrone Beach
A safe, Blue Flag beach that stretches for Union Wood
5 kilometres, surrounded on one side by A large area of m ixed forestry between
the lively seaside town of Enniscrone. Collooney, Ballygawleey and Ballisodare
– a wonderful amenity providing access to
Location: West Sligo, near the
Union Rock and it’s wonderful panorama
Co.Mayo border
of the North West.
Web: www.enniscronebeach.com
Location: 20 minutes drive from town.
Coney Island Web: www.sligowalks.ie/walks/
Like a step back in time, this magical union-wood
island lies in Sligo Bay between Rosses
Point and Strandhill and gave its name Gillighan’s World
to the famous Coney Miniature villages and delightful faerie
Water Taxi: www.sligoboatcharters. habitats in the field of dreams located at
one of Ireland’s sacred hills, Knocknashee
Slish Wood – ‘Hill of the Faeries’.
Located on the southern shore of Lough Location: Just off N17 Sligo - Galway
Gill in a beautiful location between the road near Tubbercurry, Sligo.
lake and the Ox Mountains. Web: www.gillighansworld.ie
Location: 20 minutes drive from town Tel: 087 290 8589
Web: www.sligowalks.ie/walks/ E-Mail: info@gillighansworld.ie
slish-wood
Woodland WalksActivity Glossary
Sligo Foodie Fun!
Sligo Food Trail The Strandhill People’s Market
The secret is in the mix. A traditional Irish farmer’s market taken
Sligo Food Trail has brought together all to the next level at Sligo Airport.
its artisan producers, cafes, restaurants A gathering of local bakers, chefs,
and food experiences to ensure that your craftspeople and artists and there are
visitors don’t miss out on Sligo’s wonderful always surpising special guest musicians
local food culture.
waiting for you on Busker Corner.
Web: www.sligofoodtrail.ie
Location: Every Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
Gala Harvest Feast at Hanger 1, Sligo Airport,
Sligo Food Trail’s Gala Harvest Feast is a Strandhill, Sligo.
celebration of Sligo’s finest foods or why Web: www.strandhillpeoplesmarket.ie
not try Ireland’s earliest takeaway seafood
experience – a sea trail with shellfish and Tel: Allan: 085 118 9767
sea shells. E-Mail: almulrooney@gmail.com
Web: www.sligofoodtrail.ie
The Thrill of Strandhill Sligo Farmer’s Market
Experience, Adore, Relax A proper Irish farmer’s market with local
The award winning businesses at food, crafts and more. Homemade jams,
Strandhill Village came together with a chutneys and tapenades along with a
very unique package to showcase what variety of organic yogurts and drinks.
magical Strandhill has to offer. The Market has become a very sociable
Web: www.thrillofstrandhill.com place where people come to shop, meet
Beltra Country Market their friends, sample the tasty treats and
Every Saturday 10am-12 middday, selling soak up the atmosphere
the best of home fresh baking, savouries, Location: Every Saturday in the car park
seasonal plants & vegetables, preserves, at Sligo Institute of Technology, Ash Lane,
eggs, quality crafts. Coffee shop, fresh Sligo. 10am-2pm
crepes.
Location: 15 minutes from Sligo town Web: www.facebook.com
on N59 Wild Atlantic Way /SligoFarmersMarket
between Ballisodare and E-Mail: marsden.guy@itsligo.ie
Skreen.
Tel: 071 914 7007
Web: admin@countrymarkets.ie
Tel: 087 674 3693Activity Glossary
Coney Island Experience (July)
Don’t miss the annual Coney Island
Seaweed Experience with Prannie
Rhatigan – we featured her earlier on;
she’s fantastic! - and Anthony Gray, Sligo
Foodie, Chairman of Sligo Food Trail
and owner of Eala Bhán and Hooked
restaurants Sligo.
It happens on one day every July and it’s
fantastic. Not to mention it’s an exciting
day out. There’s not only seaweed, there’s
local baked bread also and treats and craft
beer brewed right here in Sligo.
Tel: Hooked Sligo on 071 91 38591
Web: www.irishseaweedkitchen.ie Sligo Oyster Experience
Indulge in Wild Atlantic Oysters at WB’S
Rathcormac Food & Craft Market Coffee House on Stephen St. and be
Lonely Planet loves this place! guided by owner Aisling through the
A charming and lively market in the history and current farming methods of
company of antique shops and a good harvesting oysters in Sligo Bay. It’s lots of
café where the best producers in the fun and there’s even a demo on how to
region sell ready-to-eat food, produce, shuck them. Yes, shuck them! Then it’s
cheeses, baked goods and much more. time to relax with a selection of freshly
It’s a delight to wander about snacking prepared naked – oh Heaven’s, there we
while you browse! go again! – or dressed oysters and a glass
Location: 10 min drive from Sligo town of wine. Oysters? Yum!
on the Donegal road. No booking required for the menu, just
Tel: 085 275 2589 drop in. For dates and times go to:
E-Mail: michaelbranley@gmail.com Web: www.sligooysterexperience.ie
Web: facebook.com/Rathcormac- Tel: 071 914 1883 or 087 975 7475
Artisan-Food-Craft-MarketActivity Glossary
Sligo Festivals
Sligo Feis Ceol Sligo Jazz Festival (July)
A traditional Irish music competition that A unique festival that mixes all-star
has (since its inception in 1903) welcomed concerts, pub gigs and Europe’s biggest
and rewarded the finest musicians to Sligo Jazz Summer School; the festival has
grown to become one of the most
Rosses Point Sea Shanty Festival important and inspiring jazz education
A fun gathering of shanty-singers, sailors events, with a faculty that includes the
and entertaining sea-dogs, the festival cream of Irish jazz and international jazz
welcomes groups from home and abroad. musicians, teaching during the day and
Rosses Point Sea Shanty Festival is run performing at night.
entirely on a voluntary basis and all profits
Location: Various town venues
are donated to the RNLI, the charity that
saves lives at sea. Web: www.sligojazz.ie
Web: www.wildatlanticshanty.ie
Sligo Jazz Festival (July)
Cairde Arts Festival (July) A unique festival that mixes all-star
Where Sligo transforms into a concerts, pub gigs and Europe’s biggest
kaleidoscope if colourful cultural Jazz Summer School; the festival has
happenings with an incredible range of grown to become one of the most
visual art, kids events, theatre, spoken important and inspiring jazz education
word, performance and music from all events, with a faculty that includes the
over the world. cream of Irish jazz and international jazz
Location: Sligo town musicians, teaching during the day and
Web: www.cairdefestival.com performing at night.
Location: Various town venues
Tread Softly (July)
Web: www.sligojazz.ie
Celebrating the legacy of of brothers
Jack B. and William Buttlers Yeats: the
festival runs in conjunction with the
legendary Yeats International Summer
School.
Location: Various town venues
Web: www.treadsoftly.ieActivity Glossary
Enniscrone Black Pig Festival (July) The Warriors Festival (August)
Very popular community summer festival A very popular festival celebrating Queen
takes place in over 5 days in Enniscrone, one Maeve and her legendary warriors. A 15km
of Sligo’s most scenic towns, with a wide road and hill race from Strandhill village to
variety of activities for all ages. the top of Knocknarea and back – competitive
Location: approx 35 minutes west of Sligo town or, just plain fun! Each year around 800
runners take part in this unique event to earn
Web: www.facebook.com
the honour of being able to say that they
/Enniscrone/Events
completed the Warriors Run. Various family
events take place around the beach.
The James Morrison Festival (August)
Location: Strandhill
Celebrating the music and legacy of James
Web: www.warriorsfestivalcom
Morrison, one of the ‘Big Three’ Sligo fiddle
masters, along with Michael Coleman and
James Killoran. Sligo Festival of Baroque
Music (October)
Location: Riverstown, Co. Sligo
Web: www.jamesmorrisonfestival.com Now in its 22nd year, the festival presents
high quality performance of baroque chamber
Sligo Summer Fest (August) music in a friendly and informal context.
There is always a mix of performers, some with
Live, outdoor concert series over 4 nights
an enviable international reputation, others at
Location: Stephen St. Car park some early stage of their careers.
A feature of the festival has always been an
Celtic Fringe Festival (September) attempt to foster the development of young
Remembering Sligo’s links to the famed Span- performers.
ish Armada, three of whose ships foundered
Location: The Model, The Mall Sligo
on Streedagh Beach in 1588. The festival
features lectures, tours, music and food. Web: www.baroquefestival.com
Location: Grange, Streedagh,
Sligo town.
Web: www.spanisharmadaireland.com/
celtic-fringefestivalActivity Glossary
Sligo Festivals
Sligo Feis Ceol Sligo Jazz Festival (July)
A traditional Irish music competition that A unique festival that mixes all-star
has (since its inception in 1903) welcomed concerts, pub gigs and Europe’s biggest
and rewarded the finest musicians to Sligo Jazz Summer School; the festival has
grown to become one of the most
Rosses Point Sea Shanty Festival
important and inspiring jazz education
A fun gathering of shanty-singers, sailors events, with a faculty that includes the
and entertaining sea-dogs, the festival cream of Irish jazz and international jazz
welcomes groups from home and abroad.
musicians, teaching during the day and
Rosses Point Sea Shanty Festival is run
performing at night.
entirely on a voluntary basis and all profits
are donated to the RNLI, the charity that Location: Various town venues
saves lives at sea. Web: www.sligojazz.ie
Web: www.wildatlanticshanty.ie
Cairde Arts Festival (July) Sligo Jazz Festival (July)
Where Sligo transforms into a A unique festival that mixes all-star
kaleidoscope if colourful cultural concerts, pub gigs and Europe’s biggest
happenings with an incredible range of Jazz Summer School; the festival has
visual art, kids events, theatre, spoken grown to become one of the most
word, performance and music from all important and inspiring jazz education
over the world. events, with a faculty that includes the
Location: Sligo town cream of Irish jazz and international jazz
musicians, teaching during the day and
Web: www.cairdefestival.com
performing at night.
Tread Softly (July) Location: Various town venues
Celebrating the legacy of of brothers Web: www.sligojazz.ie
Jack B. and William Buttlers Yeats: the
festival runs in conjunction with the
legendary Yeats International Summer
School.
Location: Various town venues
Web: www.treadsoftly.ieActivity Glossary
Sligo Live (October) Sligo Town
Ireland’s premier folk, roots and indie Sligo town has a wealth of excellent pubs.
music festival since 2005. Past headliners A convenient list can be found at:
include Sheryl Crowe, Elvis Costello, Mary Web: Sligotourism.ie/nightlife/Sligo.ie
Chapin-Carpenter, Joan Armatrading and It’s no secret that the live music scene in
Rufus Wainwright. Over 100 gigs in warm, Sligo is flourishing; our music and
intimate and atmospheric indoor venues, merrymaking – or craic agus ceoil as we
from cafes and churches to concert halls. like to call it – is certainly a Sligo specialty.
Location: Various Sligo town venues An updated list of live gigs for every
venue, large and small, can be found on
Web: www.sligolive.ie
Web: www.sligomusicians.com
Sligo International Other Activities
Choral Festival (November)
The Yeats Memorial Building
One of Ireland’s premier choral events Sligo’s literary hub featuring an exhibit on
which sees choirs from Ireland and abroad Yeats’s life, a reference library, an art gallery
converge on Sligo for a weekend of and a café.
competition and concerts. The festival also Location: Hyde Bridge, Sligo Town
takes to the streets, with choirs performing Web: www.yeatssociety.com
for the passing public. E-Mail: info@yeatssociety.com
Web: www.sligochoralfest.com Tel: 071 914 2693
Gillighan’s World
St Patricks Day Festival (March) Miniature villages and delightful faerie
Come join us when the town bursts into habitats in the field of dreams located
life, jam packed with free family friendly at one of Ireland’s sacred hills,
events Knocknashee – ‘Hill of the Faeries’.
Sligo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the only Location: Just off N17 Sligo – Galway
event which has run in Sligo every year road near Tubbercurry, Sligo.
since 1971. Web: www.gillighansworld.ie
Web: www.sligostpatricksday.com Tel: 087 290 8589
E-Mail: info@sligobid.ie E-Mail: info@gillighansworld.ie
Pubs, Craic agus CeoilActivity Glossary
SLIGO BID
In 2017, Sligo Business improvement District (BID) supported the local hotels, hospitality
and retail sectors in forming a dedicated unit that would assist the coach and conference
sector in enhancing the user experience of Sligo.
Winning the international award for
excellence in the evening and night time economy – the Purple Flag (Association of Town
and City Management UK and Ireland) 2015, First certified Coach Friendly Town in Ireland
(Coach Tourism Transport Council of Ireland) 2017, Must Visit Destination (Vogue Editors
UK), 2018 and home to one of the best food trails in the world (CNN Network), 2018.
Meet in Sligo will assist in the following activities:
• Bidding • Accommodation • Traditional Irish Music
• Venue Search • Social Programmes & Dance Events
• Site Visits • Welcome Dinners • Coach Transfers
If you have an enquiry, please do contact
Gail at gail@sligobid.ie or 00353 85 758 4434MICE (Meetings, Incentives,
Conferences & Events)
Sligo is the perfect conference destination! We offer a wide selection of fully-serviced facilities in a
unique setting which can transform your conference into a memorable, lifetime experience.
We have capacity for anywhere from 10 to 1000 delegates and over 900 hotel bedrooms, from
international brand-names to quality local operators, in a region renowned for its extraordinary
natural beauty. Few counties can boast such a range of facilities with so many complementary
activities.
We can offer easy access to an international Getting here is easy!
airport a short drive away. Ireland West offers Sligo is easily reached by
convenient daily and often low-cost flights to
air, ferry, train, bus or car.
many UK and European destinations.
www.irelandwestairport.com Dublin Airport (c. 2.5 hours)
Irish Rail offers a full-day schedule between Shannon Airport (c. 3 hrs)
Sligo and Dublin. Belfast Airport (c. 2.5 hours)
www.irishrail.ie Ireland West Airport Knock (40 mins)
Contact: gail@sligobid.ie
or info@meetinsligo.com For full information
check www.meetinsligo.ie
AVA Systems Limited
When planning your event you really want to know that at every
step of the way you have the right partners. The right partners
will understand the purpose of your event, what you want to
achieve, how you want your presenters, audience and sponsors
to feel about booking, attending and post your event.
We at AVA have the staff, technical and display facilities you require
to ensure success every time. We discuss your event in detail with
you so we fully understand your needs. You can rely on AVA to
deliver appropriate sound, screens, staging, backdrops, lighting,
display panels, graphics, video and audio recording/streaming.
An award winning company, with over 20 years’ experience, you
can be assured that your event will be expertly managed by AVA’s
professional and friendly staff.
Contact: Odilon Hunt 071 914 6300 Web:www.ava.ie Email: odilon.hunt@ava.ieRadisson Blu Hotel & Spa Glasshouse Hotel
Set amongst mature trees, overlooking Towering dramatically over the Garavogue
Sligo Bay, the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel River, The Glasshouse combines
& Spa boasts the largest conferencing functionality and cutting-edge design to
facilities in the North West. offer a unique 4 star city centre confer-
The Benbulben Ballroom has hosted ence and meeting venue. The meeting
a range of Ireland’s largest AGM’s and rooms are sound proofed and offer natural
National and International conferences daylight with climate control facilities, plus
over the years. wireless broadband and a high speed
Complimentary car and coach parking LAN.
and WiFi combined with a range of AV
capabilities throughout ensure you can With ample car parking and luxurious
connect, collaborate and present accommodation plus a range of dining
without a hitch! options, including the AA Rosette award
Fully-equipped leisure club, which winning restaurant The Kitchen and two
includes an 18-metre pool, Jacuzzi, bars.
sauna and steam room:
Web: www.radissonblu.com Web: www.glasshouse.ie
Email: info.sligo@radissonblu.com Email: info@theglasshouse.ie
SUITE THEATRE CLASSROOM BOARDROOM SUITE THEATRE CLASSROOM BOARDROOM
Benbulben* 740 400 - Hyde 50 35 25
Knocknarea* 100 70 33 Yeats 50 35 25
Park Suite 150 100 60 Swan 150 100 50
Mespil Suite 120 35 45 No. of
bedrooms 116
Bricklieve 50 21 20
Dartry 30 18 15
Ballincar 32 28 18
Baymount 8 - -
Cregg 5 - -
No. of 132
BedroomsRiverside Hotel Sligo Park Hotel
We are in a pleasant, relaxing location Located just on the edge of Sligo Town,
overlooking the Garavogue river and just the 4-star Sligo Park Hotel is set in quiet
minutes walk from the town centre. parkland making it an ideal conference
venue. The hotel has an AA Rosette
For conferences and meetings, the
award winning Restaurant, a modern
Forde Room can seat up to 120 delegates
Leisure Club with jacuzzi and a 16 metre
theatre-style and offers the very best in
swimming pool.
audio-visual equipment from digital
interactive screen, video conferencing, Bar, restaurant and private dining for
PA system and adjustable lighting. guest numbers 10 to 450; ample parking
for cars and coaches.
The hotel also has a number of smaller
Abundant natural light throughout the
meeting rooms that are a perfect option
meeting rooms and public areas with
for interviews, board meetings or working
complimentary Wifi and blackout confer-
groups.
ence facilities
Web: www.riversidesligo.ie
Email: info@riversidesligo.ie Web: www.sligoparkhotel.com
Email: sligo@leehotels.com
SUITE THEATRE BOARDROOM SUITE THEATRE CLASS- BOARDROOM
ROOM
Forde Room 120 -
Sligo Park 520 300 80
No. of 37 Suite
Bedrooms
Sligo Suite 450 250 80
Park Suite 150 100 60
Mespil Suite 120 35 45
Hazelwood 50 25 20
Suite
Kenmare 13 - 10
Suite
No. of 136
BedroomsClayton Hotel Sligo Southern Hotel
Set on extensive grounds, the 4-star One of the original Great Southern
Clayton offers a choice of 6 meeting Railway resort hotels, combining the
rooms in a purpose built conference elegance of a more gracious age with
centre. the best in modern facilities. We have four
KEY FEATURES ARE: conference/meeting rooms with capacity
Dedicated rooms with reception area: for 12-350 delegates including break-out
flexible room combinations: natural options in three fully-equipped suites.
daylight and fully air-conditioned:
FEATURES:
AV equipped and expert in supplier
co-ordination e.g. equipment hire, Generous Parking: blackout facilities:
backdrop specialists, AV companies. air-conditioned: wireless Internet Access:
Complimentary high-speed internet. Natural daylight: wheelchair accessible:
Free onsite parking.
Leisure Centre with fully equipped gym
Our Club Vitae Health and Fitness Club, and swimming pool.
offering a fully-equipped gym, pool and
Spa. is the only facility in Sligo with a Web: www.sligosouthernhotel.ie
White Flag Diamond Award. Email: reservations@sligosouthernhotel.ie
Web: www.claytonhotelsligo.com
Email: info.sligo@claytonhotels.com
SUITE THEATRE CLASS- BOARDROOM SUITE THEATRE CLASS- BOARD-
ROOM ROOM ROOM
Pegasus 650 256 - Innisfree 350 150 30
Pegasus 1 260 110 - Knocknarea 60 40 30
Pegasus 2 260 110 - Connaught 25 16 20
Tuscana 60 45 31 Benbulben 40 20 24
Cygnus - - 20 No. of 93
Bedrooms
Aquila - - 20
Corvus - - 12
Cania Ma- 220 - -
jor - 19th
century
Chapel
No. of 163
BedroomsKnocknarea Arena City Hotel
The Knocknarea Arena at IT Sligo is the The Sligo City Hotel is an ideal venue for
ideal venue in the North West or Ireland meetings and conferences with its superb
for your event. city centre location, complimentary
The Arena is also ideally suited to holding WiFi throughout the hotel and a range
several parallel events. You can partition it of accommodation and dining options
into smaller, acoustically-discreet sections,
available.
which can host several different events
under one roof, with easy access to the
We have 4 conference rooms which can
rest of the venue.
cater for groups of 12-180 delegates.
• Large-scale ground floor exhibition space
These rooms are designed for various
• Easy access (Wheelchair friendly) layouts and technical requirements and
• 800 car park spaces feature: Natural light: black-out capability:
• Cutting-edge conference equipment: LCD projector and screens.
The Knocknarea Arena will help ensure
presentations pack a visual punch by Web: www.sligocityhotel.com
providing a range of high-end technical Email: reception@sligocityhotel.com
equipment.
• Fast, reliable Wi-fi and ethernet
SUITE THEATRE BOARDROOM
internet access.
Lissadell 180 40
• High quality self-catering student
accommodation available during the Glencar 50 20
summer months Garavogue 20 12
• 130-seater dining area upstairs. Innisfree 20 12
IT Sligo’s 600-seater main restaurant
No. of 61
on campus is also within walking Bedrooms
distance of the arena. Both facilities
have access to IT Sligo’s contracted
professional catering teams.
Recent conferences/exhibitions at the
Knocknarea Arena include: Irish Sports
Council and the Irish Government
Launch of Ireland 2040
Web: www.itsligo.ie
Email: dalton.gerry@itsligo.ieInvitation to Coach Operators / Drivers
/ Guides Operators/Drivers / Guides
On behalf of the Sligo Business Community
and Sligo County Council, we are delighted
to extend a warm welcome to Coach Tours,
Drivers and Guides.
In 2017, Sligo was selected by the Coach
Tourism Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC)
as the first designated Coach Friendly Town in
Ireland. We are delighted to win this award as
we place a high value on the business you
bring to us. As a Purple Flag town Sligo is
internationally recognised as a family-friendly,
safe town with an excellent cultural offering
in the evening and night time.
We would like to ensure that you and your
clients have a memorable and pleasant
experience while in Sligo.
WE OFFER: Sligo is a member of the Age Friendly
• 17 coach parking spaces in total Cities and Counties Programme and
• 24 Hour CCTV Monitoring Sligo BID has purchased 3 wheelchairs
that are available (Free of Charge) for
(Install app on your phone to view your coach)
use during your visit.
• Drivers Lounge in The Model, Niland
gallery with CCTV & Free WiFi for more information please
• Complimentary lunch/snack/coffee contact info@sligobid.ie or
for drivers and guides Gail on 085 758 4434
• 100 Metres from Sligo Town Centre
• GPS Coordinates:
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Sligo was awarded the Purple Flag in 2015 and has
retained the award every year since. Like the Blue
Flag for beaches, a Purple Flag is awarded to towns
and cities that demonstrate a standard of excellence
in the evening and night-time economy (ENTE).
Independently assessed, the ENTE in Sligo has been
judged to outperform larger urban centres.
With over 100 live music acts a month, thriving drama
and cultural offerings and an award-winning gastronomic
experience, Sligo is the epitome of a Purple Flag
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