South & West Sligo Tourism has been entered into the Community Tourism Initiative in the Pride of Place Awards 2018 with judging taking place early next month. The IPB Pride of Place Awards is an all-Ireland competition, which started in 2003. It celebrates local group contributions to the community and the creation of civic pride. [...]
Don’t let the rain dampen your spirits, Sligo has plenty of things to do even when it rains. So grab an umbrella, put your hood up, and enjoy one of these activities that are fun for all the family, even when it's raining. Escape the wind and the rain and relax at the Traditional Seaweed [...]
National Heritage Week takes place from 18th - 26th August 2018 with events taking place all over the country, including Sligo. It's a unique opportunity for everyone to get involved in Ireland’s heritage, learn more about it and preserve it for future generations. There are a number of interesting events happening in South & West [...]
Dunmoran strand is a long stretch of beach which is ideal for swimming, walking and setting up a picnic. Enniscrone beach stretches for 5km so there’s plenty of room to set up a picnic and for the kids to run about. If you’re lucky, the ice-cream van will have set up there for the day. [...]
Make the most of your Summer with Live music sessions and Traditional Irish music in South and West Sligo.
Drive from Dromore West towards Lough Easkey along the ‘Lake Road’ and take in some of the most beautiful views in Sligo. When you reach the lake, the Lough Easkey Loop walk is an enjoyable walk around the lake, suitable for all levels of fitness. Knocknashee is located about 30 km southwest of Sligo town. [...]
Enjoy a getaway this Summer and get off the beaten track to explore our Hidden Gems.
Teresa Cawley Krebs from Cawley’s of Tubbercurry explains what MySligo means to her, "I love walking the shores of our beautiful South Sligo lakes. We are so fortunate to have an abundance of stunning landscapes and views on our doorstep. This is #MySligo." Cawley’s Guesthouse is a family run establishment located in Tubbercurry and ran [...]
Suzanne Rush explains what MySligo means to her, “I’ve always loved swimming especially in the sea. I tried learning to surf in different places around the world but Enniscrone is just the best! This is #MySligo”. 7th Wave Surf School is a family-run school located in Enniscrone in County Sligo. They cater for all ages [...]
Gerry Mc Govern of The Hill Hotel Gurteen explains what MySligo means to him, “Since I was a child I’ve always been fascinated by the rich history and heritage surrounding us. It’s everywhere you look. This is ‘My Sligo.” Moygara Castle is a 16th Century Castle overlooking the beautiful Lough Gara. The castle was the [...]
