Autumn is one of the most magical times to visit County Sligo. The brilliant foliage transforms the forests, bars and restaurants become delightfully cosy, and the cultural calendar is packed with events. Keep reading to discover why it’s such an incredible season .
Colourful forests
Don't miss the sound of fallen leaves crunching under your feet in one of Sligo's many forests. With autumn colours making an appearance in our forests, watch the greenery turning red, yellow and orange, watch squirrels gathering their final winter feed, admire deer quietly walking along Sligo's forest trails or listen to the sound of falling leaves.
Culture Night
Culture night is a night of celebrating culture, creativity and the arts. It always takes place on a Friday in September and brings you unique events across Ireland. Within County Sligo , many interesting events are brought to you free of charge.
It's all about comfort food
When the warmer summer days disappear, head to a traditional pub to sample a hot Whiskey or to a coffee shop to warm yourself with a glass of coffee. And there is nothing better than adding a piece of cake to the mix.
craving more cold weather comfort food? Try some of Sligo's delicious seafood chowder, a delicious seafood soup full of pieces of fish, shellfish,....
craving more cold weather comfort food? Try some of Sligo's delicious seafood chowder, a delicious seafood soup full of pieces of fish, shellfish,....
Cultural season is in full swing
In autumn, County Sligo is filled with cultural activities of every kind. Bands perform at venues around the County, museums host major exhibitions as people escape the chill and head indoors for entertainment. But that's not all, there are annual festivals like the Sligo Baroque festival and Sligo Live,.... Sligo Live brings each year world renowned acts to the stage in County Sligo.
Review our events calendar to see what's on and start making plans.
Review our events calendar to see what's on and start making plans.
A great time to go to the cinema / theatre
A night at the movies is always good fun. Watch one of the blockbusters in Sligo's cinema or join a screening from the Sligo film Society at the Model. Founded in 1944, it is Ireland's oldest film society . They screen two film seasons a year and bring you contemporary arthouse and foreign-language films.
Or enjoy a night at the theatre. From comedians to ballets, from storytelling to music, there is plenty of choice throughout the year. The Hawks Well Theatre and Blue Raincoat Theatre bring you plenty of events throughout Autumn.
Or enjoy a night at the theatre. From comedians to ballets, from storytelling to music, there is plenty of choice throughout the year. The Hawks Well Theatre and Blue Raincoat Theatre bring you plenty of events throughout Autumn.
Participate in a sporting event
County Sligo is known as an adventurers paradise. In Autumn, there are many competitions taking place from running competitions to cycles.
Don't want to participate yourself, go to the races and watch the many horses competing for the overall trophy.
Don't want to participate yourself, go to the races and watch the many horses competing for the overall trophy.
Go surfing
Where you can surf the entire year in County Sligo, Autumn (and winter) brings the big waves to Sligo. Beginners can go surfing on one of the calmer beaches in Sligo with some of the surf schools, more experienced surfers can venture to the more challenging beaches.
And then you have Mullaghmore head, when the autumn/winter storms arrive, the world's best big wave surfers decent on Mullaghmore and ride those famous monster waves. Head over to Mullaghmore and enjoy the spectacle.
And then you have Mullaghmore head, when the autumn/winter storms arrive, the world's best big wave surfers decent on Mullaghmore and ride those famous monster waves. Head over to Mullaghmore and enjoy the spectacle.