Nollaig ShonaThat is how you say Merry Christmas in Irish. Christmas in Sligo is a magical time. When all the Christmas lights are switched and the streets are filled with Christmas shoppers, there is something special about Sligo. Visit a Christmas market, have a hot Whiskey with Christmas cake and go shopping under the beautiful Christmas decorations that light up Sligo every year. Here are some Christmas highlights in County Sligo.
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Book your Christmas hotel accommodation
or Christmas parties
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Christmas Shopping in Sligo
In the lead up to Christmas, many shops will extend their shopping hours. But from early December, the coolest Christmas markets open their doors while offering a huge selection of local crafts, food, and the odd glass of gluh wine.
Christmas Shopping Hours:
25th and 26th December and 01st January are public holidays and most shops are closed
24 and 31 December are not public holidays, but shops close early and many attractions are closed.
Christmas Shopping Hours:
25th and 26th December and 01st January are public holidays and most shops are closed
24 and 31 December are not public holidays, but shops close early and many attractions are closed.
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Meeting Santa
Christmas stroll with the family
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.
Distance can vary as well, from long distance hiking to short strolls, select your prefered walk.
Distance can vary as well, from long distance hiking to short strolls, select your prefered walk.
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Satisfy your Christmas munchies
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Ice Skating in Sligo
Over the festive period, Queen Maeve Square will turn into a winter wonderland. With an ice skating rink being installed at the square for 6 weeks, there will be plenty of opportunity to have some winter fun in the heart of Sligo.
Christmas at Honestly
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Christmas Party night at Honestly are scheduled for November 21st, November 28th, December 5th & December 15th. Book your Christmas party at one of Honestly's Christmas Party nights and receive a free bottle of prosecco for the table for any booking made before November 1st.
Enjoy a festive menu with live music, Christmas vibes and all while supporting local producers.
For more info, visit Christmas at Honestly
Enjoy a festive menu with live music, Christmas vibes and all while supporting local producers.
For more info, visit Christmas at Honestly
The magical Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are best observed in locations with very small amounts of light pollution. And in Sligo, we are lucky to have little light pollution offering you the greatest chance of seeing the display.
There are a number of forecast services for the Northern Lights; one such service comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This provides a thirty minute forecast for the Aurora. So whenever you are visiting County Sligo, enjoy the spectacular Northern Lights or if they are not present, the stunning night sky
There are a number of forecast services for the Northern Lights; one such service comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This provides a thirty minute forecast for the Aurora. So whenever you are visiting County Sligo, enjoy the spectacular Northern Lights or if they are not present, the stunning night sky
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Christmas light switch on
What better way than join in the festive spirit than attend one of Sligo's Christmas light switch on. In many of Sligo's towns and villages, there are events planned around the Christmas light switch on ranging from Christmas Carol singing to music to maybe Santa making an appearance.
Discover the dates and times of the Christmas light switch on
Discover the dates and times of the Christmas light switch on