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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Culture night
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.
Culture night brings unique events, visual spectacles and a variety of arts installations,... All are made available to the public free of charge and bring an immersive experience.
When: 20th September
Where: different venues , Sligo
More info: Discover all events
Culture night brings unique events, visual spectacles and a variety of arts installations,... All are made available to the public free of charge and bring an immersive experience.
When: 20th September
Where: different venues , Sligo
More info: Discover all events
Cloonacool sheep festival
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The Cloonacool Sheep Festival is a community run annual event attracting visitors from far. The festival provides a forum for the rural sheep farming tradition. throughout the weekend, there will be many events to entertain the entire family.
The opening night on the 19th September will see Kieran Quinn gracing the stage.... Other events range from Music bingo to a tractor run to a large festival dance,.... Sunday will see the sheep show and dog show with many other events taking place on the day. When: 19th September to 22nd September Where: Cloonacool More info: Link to facebook page |
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Sligo Baroque Music festival
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The baroque Festival has been growing from strength to strength, and this year will be the largest ever. Experience the magic of this 29th edition with as highlight the festival's own first opera production " Purcell's delightful Fairy Queen ". The entire weekend is packed with events
When: 27th to 29th September Where: Different venues around Sligo More info: Baroque Festival website |
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Harvest Festival
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Join in the fun... The first annual harvest festival will take place on the 15th September at Sligo Folk Park. This event will bring you fun for the whole family with music provided by Ryan Sheridan and friends. Fred and the magic circus will entertain adults and kids alike, there will be face painting , pony rides, harvest games such as tug of war, turf footing, penalty shoot,....
But that's not all, there will be food and craft stalls and a pig on a spit Amercan Style BBQ. The 11th When: 15th September Where: Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown More info: For more info & booking |
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Free guided tour of Sligo
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Let a knowledgeable guide take you around Sligo and learn about Sligo's rich culture, its historic background, admire Sligo's architecture and discover Sligo's dark past This daily tour is free. When: Daily throughout September, 11AM Where: Tourist office, O'Connell Street |
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