Autumn is a beautiful and vibrant time in Sligo. The tree leaves change colour , an Atlantic sea breeze brings cooler air and the days get shorter. It is a time where you can enjoy a lot of outdoor and indoor activities, enjoy a cosy turf fire or just wrap up warm and brave the weather while going for a long walk in one of Sligo's forests or along one of Sligo's beaches.
The complete guide to Autumn in County Sligo
Autumn is the season where County Sligo really shows its true colours. We've picked out stunning forests in and around County Sligo you should make sure to see if you want a bit of that autumnal vibe
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Wrap up warm and head off the beaten path in County Sligo. There is a diverse selection of walks in County Sligo.. From hiking along forest tracks to a stroll on one of the magnificent beaches, Sligo is a paradise for walkers.
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Halloween Celebrations
Halloween is celebrated in Ireland in a big way. It's a good excuse for family fun where children dress up to play trick or treat, pumpkins are turned into Jack O'Lanterns and people tell spooky stories to give each other a fright.
But Halloween has come a long way from its origins in Ireland as the pagan festival of Samhain.
In the ancient Celtic world of Ireland, Samhain was the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time of long and cold nights and for many a portent of death. As these two periods crossed over at Samhain, the dead supposedly returned to the mortal world and so large communal fires were lit to ward of evil spirits. In parts of Ireland it was believed that a puca would cast spells on unsuspecting folk.
But Halloween has come a long way from its origins in Ireland as the pagan festival of Samhain.
In the ancient Celtic world of Ireland, Samhain was the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time of long and cold nights and for many a portent of death. As these two periods crossed over at Samhain, the dead supposedly returned to the mortal world and so large communal fires were lit to ward of evil spirits. In parts of Ireland it was believed that a puca would cast spells on unsuspecting folk.
