Description
Riverstown is a small village where the river Unshin runs through the centre. And it is along the banks of the Unshin that you can find Sligo folk park. Sligo Folk Park is located in the beautiful village of Riverstown, County Sligo. This community based attraction provides a true experience of rural life and Irish heritage at the turn of the late 19th Century.
The Folk Park is set in the grounds of the authentically restored Millview House, which was originally built in 1873 by George Reid a farmer, shoemaker and the local church sexton.
Stroll around the park and visit the wonderful museum and evocative exhibition hall which houses one of Ireland’s finest collections of rural history and agricultural artefacts.
The village also hosts each year the James Morrison traditional music festival.
The Folk Park is set in the grounds of the authentically restored Millview House, which was originally built in 1873 by George Reid a farmer, shoemaker and the local church sexton.
Stroll around the park and visit the wonderful museum and evocative exhibition hall which houses one of Ireland’s finest collections of rural history and agricultural artefacts.
The village also hosts each year the James Morrison traditional music festival.
Location
Public Transportation
TFI Sligo to Ballinamore (Route 572)
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Riverstown can be reached from Sligo by bus 572. With a regular service, the route is serviced by TFI Local Link.
Website: www.locallinkdsl.ie Tel: 0749741644 |
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Bus Eireann Sligo to Riverstown via Ballymote (Route 471)
Every Thurssday & Friday, there is a Bus Eireann route 471 that services Riverstown to Sligo
Website: www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/471Link
Website: www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/471Link
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Walking in Riverstown
Riverstown Heritage Trail
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The Riverstown heritage Trail is a walk that brings you around the village and surrounding area.
Along the route are informative signs that explain the history of the village. For example, their has been a post office in Riverstown since 1840. In 1904, it was part of a famous stand-off between the post master and the Gaelic League, which gained national and international headlines when the post master withheld letters addressed to a priest in Irish. Soon, a heap of post arrived in Riverstown all written in Irish. Riverstown was also home to Ireland's first post woman, Katie Hannon. |
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Sligo Folk Park
Sligo Folk Park is located in the beautiful village of Riverstown, County Sligo. This community based attraction provides a true experience of rural life and Irish heritage at the turn of the late 19th Century.
The Folk Park is set in the grounds of the authentically restored Millview House, which was originally built in 1873 by George Reid a farmer, shoemaker and the local church sexton.
Stroll around the park and visit the wonderful museum and evocative exhibition hall which houses one of Ireland’s finest collections of rural history and agricultural artefacts.
The Folk Park is set in the grounds of the authentically restored Millview House, which was originally built in 1873 by George Reid a farmer, shoemaker and the local church sexton.
Stroll around the park and visit the wonderful museum and evocative exhibition hall which houses one of Ireland’s finest collections of rural history and agricultural artefacts.
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Heapstown Cairn
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Heapstown is located 5.4 km from Riverstown. Heapstown cairn is located on private land and can not be accessed. Heapstown is up until now unexcavated and is likely to have an unopened chamber. The original cairn was much larger , but a lot of stones have been removed over the years.
It is believed that the cairn is approx. 60m in diameter, a lot of the kerb stones are visible around most of the cairn |
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Coopershill House
Coopershill has been in the O’Hara family since it was built in 1774. The Protected Structure (listed building) is a 3 storey over basement Georgian palladian house set in a private 500 acre estate of woodland, farmland and bog.
The building has been in continuous use since construction, as a family home, a small hotel and now a private rental.
The building has been in continuous use since construction, as a family home, a small hotel and now a private rental.
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Labby Rock
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The Labby Rock is located along the Miner's Way approximately 7km away from Riverstown on the ridge of Moytura on the east side of Lough Arrow.
Where the Miner's Way passes the Labby Rock, the portal tomb is located on private land and can not be accessed. This area has a fine selection of megalithic monuments, at least 14 have been recorded by the megalithic survey. Labby rock is one of the largest dolmens in Ireland, it has a capstone weighing an estimated 70 tons. It is found in the valley just north of the highest part of the ridge of Moytura. |
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Sligo County Agricultural Show
Every year in July, Riverstown hosts the Sligo County Agricultural Show. The show is a great day out for all the family where the opportunity exists to showcase animals, home baking, home grown vegetables, photography, art and craft.
The James Morrison festival
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The Riverstown CCE Comhaltas branch are responsible for holding the James Morrison Festival annually. During a weekend in August, Riverstown host this Traditional Music Festival with many events, concerts and compertitions throughout the weekend.
If you love traditional m,usic, dance and singing, Riverstown is the place to be. |
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For the Community
In Riverstown, you find a great playground. From swings to slides to climbing towers, the kids will love it.
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Riverstown Community park is home of Arrow Harps FC
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Riverstown Medical Practice is a busy village practice located across from the church and school
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