Things to do in Sligo

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Ben Bulben which includes tranquil scenes and mountains
Sligo Abbey showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Sligo which includes heritage architecture, a bridge and a city
Knocknarea which includes tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people
Glencar Waterfall showing a cascade, forests and a lake or waterhole

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What to do in Sligo

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Sligo Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Sligo Abbey

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.

Sligo Abbey
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery featuring tranquil scenes and heritage elements

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Wander around the ancient megalithic tombs that have lain in the heart of County Sligo for nearly 6,000 years.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Knocknarea featuring mountains and tranquil scenes

Knocknarea

4.5/5(9 reviews)

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Knocknarea
Sligo which includes heritage architecture, a bridge and a city

Yeats Memorial Building

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Yeats Memorial Building during your travels in Sligo. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Yeats Memorial Building
Tobernalt Holy Well showing heritage elements and signage

Tobernalt Holy Well

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Tobernalt Holy Well

OConnell Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at OConnell Street during your stay in Sligo. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

OConnell Street

Quayside Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Quayside Shopping Centre during your visit to Sligo. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Quayside Shopping Centre

Strandhill Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sligo at Strandhill Golf Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Strandhill Golf Club

Lough Gill

Explore the great outdoors at Lough Gill, a lovely green space in Sligo. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Lough Gill