Editor's picksOur editorial staff share each month their personal tips to County Sligo.
Discover County Sligo like a local, enjoy thought provoking events and visit amazing art galleries. But that is not all, enjoy the great outdoors while engaging in an adventurous organized event. |
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The Spanish Armada festival
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On September of 1588, 3 Spanish Aramda ships sank at Streedagh beach in Sligo . The annual Spanish Armada festival remembers the loss of over 1100 Spanish lives during that faithful night. This year's calendar is full of events for the whole family, ranging from a run/walk to an environmental talk at Streedagh beach to the highly anticipated main event which sees the Dartry Ceili band taking the stage.
When: 16th to 18th September |
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Sligo Baroque music festival
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The twenty-seventh annual Sligo Baroque Music festival will run in Sligo from the 23rd to 25th of September '22.
This year's programme is devised around the theme of the elements of nature. The festival features the Swiss-based ensemble A Corte Musical who have recorded several award-winning CDs. A Corte will present 2 concerts - Il Canto Della Sirena and Mediterranea. Other events range from The Geminiani Ensemble with French Baroque Sonatas to a free open air performance of Handel's Water music suite. When: 23rd to 25th September |
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Live Music at Thomas Connolly
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Immerse yourself in traditional Irish music, accoustic sessions or swing Jazz at Thomas Connolly Heritage pub. When it comes to live entertainment, Thomas Connolly is the place to be. With a regular music schedule which encompasses Swing Jazz, traditional Irish, Trad Fusion and acoustic sets from some of the region's most recognised resident musicians.
But that's not all... Thomas Connolly is best known for their warm welcome, their famous pint of stout, regular live music and relaxing atmosphere. Thomas Connolly is well renowned for their vast range of Whiskeys, gins and craft beers on offer. In the pub there’s an ever growing range of over 200 premium Irish whiskeys and scotch with regular whiskey tasting events being organized. Their premium gin collection also continues to grow with over 30 unique flavours to choose from. For the craft beer drinker, a great selection of local and national Irish crafts beers on draught are available. It is worthwhile sampling their own Thomas Connolly IPA and Red Ale which both come on draught. And that's not all, with a range of European red, white, rose & prosecco wines by the glass or the bottle , there is plenty to choose from. They believe in choice and so gluten-free and non alcoholic drinks are well stocked. Don't feel like an alcoholic beverage? They will happily prepare a fresh ground or speciality coffee of your choice. When: Throughout September |
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Sligo Rivers Trust Information evening
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This year will see the 10th anniversary of the Sligo summer festival. And the festival promises to be extra special kicking off with our own Kieran Quinn.
Friday will see the brilliant Dec Pierce on stage, and sure he will get everybody dancing. Saturday will kick-off with family fun day followed by Nathan Carter When: 4th to 6th August '22 |
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