https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/templates/thematicblue/img/logo.gifhttps://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/Sligo town is located at the mouth of the Garavogue River, and is the largest town in the north west of Ireland. The original settlement here was set up by the Vikings, and the Normans came here during the late 12th century. Both the Fitzgeralds and de Burgos built castles, however neither of these still exist. The main annual events held in the town are 'The Yeats Summer School' and 'The Sligo Arts Festival'. There are many historical buildings in the town, for example: Sligo Abbey (1253), Saint. Johns Church (1730), Church of the Immaculate Conception (1874), and the Courthouse (1878). There is a tourist trail around the town that starts in Stephen Street.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/Destinations/Sligo/Sligo-Town/https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/music-festivals//cairde-arts-festival-l623.htmlCelebrate diversity in Sligo with the Cairde Festival, which takes place annualy in early July. Watch Sligo come alive with a vibrant weeklong explosion of music, theatre, dance, family events, visual art, and much more. Recent year’s highlights included Yungchen Lhamo in concert with Liam O’Maonlai, Madu, Delicious O’Grady and a whole lot more. Annual highlights include The Shelly River Boat Race, also part of the Season of Yeats, which is inspired by Jack B. Yeats’s love of model boats. Park Fest is another major draw. Both events are great celebrations for all the family– and both are free! A unique aspect of Cairde is Concerts in Care, a series of performances in care settings for those who are not able to attend public venues. So clear your diary for early and come to Sligo. You’ll discover events that will inspire, captivate, and challenge.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hotels//clayton-hotel-sligo-l107.htmlThe Clayton Hotel Sligo is situated on the outskirts of Sligo Town with the backdrop of the majestic Benbulben Mountain. It is the largest hotel of its type in the North West of Ireland region. Originally built 1848 and designed by William Dean Butler, the Clarion Hotel is a landmark building with a unique granite exterior and has been carefully restored and remodelled over the years to a beautiful 4 star hotel. The hotel consists of 167 rooms with standard double room or a one or two bedroom suites which feature a living room, a kitchenette which is ideal for families. These beautifully styled and crafted bedrooms create a sense of warmth and comfort while remaining functional to all guest requirements.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/entertainment/restaurants//coach-lane-restaurant-l714.htmlNestled above Donaghy’s Bar, this restaurant blends a décor of soft colors, brick walls, vintage fireplace, and paintings with an open wine cellar. There is also a summer terrace with topiary, flowers, and lanterns. The modern Irish menu offers seafood, steaks, poultry, free range duck and lamb, and fillet of ostrich. https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hostels//harbour-house-hostel-l215.htmlHarbour House Hostel provides budget accommodation for backpackers in Sligo town. The hostel has en-suite single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms, family rooms and dormitory rooms. There are also self catering facilities for cooking an meals along with laundry facilities too. Only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Sligo town and the main train and bus stations, it is the perfect spot to stay if you are looking for low cost accommodation when visiting the North West of Ireland.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/historic-sites//sligo-abbey-l51.htmlSligo Abbey originates from the middle of the 13th century and was founded by Maurice Fitzgerald. This Dominican Friary contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloister and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church. This enigmatic friary will inspire and enlighten it's visitors. Access to site is by stone stairway only.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/galleries//sligo-art-gallery-l15.htmlSligo Art Gallery houses major art exhibitions of Sligo area artists including oils, watercolors and drawings by Jack B. Yeats and paintings by Anne Yeats. https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/music-festivals//sligo-choral-fest-l282.htmlThe Sligo Choral Fest is an annual festival which brings the best choirs from all over Ireland and abroad to Sligo to celebrate choir music and to compete in competitions. There is a wide variety of categories of choir - male, female, mixed, large and small, youth with a range of music from religious to barbershop. Competitions are hotly contested and there is always wonderful singing to be enjoyed. Along with the competitions there are also workshops and master classes for both adult and youth choirs. The opening night sees a grand concert along with a festival club which runs each night. On a selected day during the festival, choirs take to the streets, pubs and shopping centres of Sligo to entertain the crowds. On Sunday of the festival choirs take part in singing at services in every church in the town.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hotels//sligo-city-hotel-l59.htmlLocated in the heart of Sligo next door to the Town Hall, the hotel is an impressive red brick building and since opening in 1995 has established a reputation for comfortable accommodation, friendly service and good food. With 60 bedrooms it is small enough to offer a truly personal service but still provide an impressive range of guest facilities. It is the ideal base for exploring Sligo and the magnificent Yeats Country. Enjoy free on site parking, all rooms are clean and comfortable offering all the modern facilities required including tea and coffee making facilities.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/museums//sligo-county-museum-l191.htmlSligo County Museum displays a variety of memorabilia which depicts the life and works of William Butler Yeats and Countess Markievicz. The archaeological and social history of Sligo is documented through the exhibition of artefacts from the neolithic period up to the present day.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/music-festivals//sligo-festival-of-baroque-music-l20.htmlOriginally formed as the Sligo Early Music Festival, the Sligo Festival of Baroque Music was created by Rod Alston and the Sligo Early Music Ensemble. The festival takes place in the Model Arts Centre in Sligo during late September / early October annually. The festival aims to present high quality performance of baroque chamber music in a friendly and informal way. There event programme offers a mix of performers, including some with an international profiles, others at earlier stages in their careers. One of the aims of the festival is to foster the development of young performers, from the local youngsters who work under an experienced and renowned performer in the Baroque Youth Orchestra, to recently formed ensembles of young professionals or third level students. Among those who have appeared at the festival are, sopranos, Emma Kirkby, Julia Gooding and Lenneke Ruiten; tenor John Elwes; baroque violinists Elizabeth Walfisch, Maya Homburger, Claire Duff and Walter Reiter; flautists Wilbert Hazelzet, Eleanor Dawson, Julia Knight; sopranos Julia Gooding; recorder players Laoise O’Brien, Aedin Halpin and Kate Hearne; viola da Gamba players, Sarah Cunningham, Reiko Ichesi, Sarah Groser; harpsichordists Malcolm Proud, and Laurence Cummins, David Adams.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/music-festivals//sligo-jazz-festival-summer-school-l261.htmlSligo Jazz Project has built a reputation for unique, world class events combining headline acts with tutors from its acclaimed international summer school. Sligo Jazz Festival and Summer School is an annual event taking place in Sligo Town during July. The 6 day festival programme includes concerts, jam sessions, workshops and master classes with a host of world class international talent. Sligo Jazz Project is well established as one of the best events of its kind in Europe and attracts the finest jazz acts for both its education and performance activities. All main concerts are hosted in the Hawk's Well Theatre.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hotels//sligo-park-hotel-leisure-club-l465.htmlThe Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club is set in lush landscaped gardens, a leisurely 10-minute walk or short suburban bus journey from Sligo town. The hotel is an ideal base for discovering the surrounding countryside of lakeside forest walks and Atlantic Ocean drives. All 137 bedrooms are bright and spacious with some offering stunning views of Benbulben and Knocknarea. Sit back and relax in the contemporary styled lobby, enjoy a stroll in the hotels gardens or just unwind in the jacuzzi after a hard days shopping. By evening, savour the atmosphere of the Rathanna bar and relax in the presence of friendly and efficient staff.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hotels//sligo-southern-hotel-l310.htmlThe Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre is located in the centre of the charming city of Sligo. The architecture of the building itself is both unique and popular as an example of a bygone period. Located near most of the cities bus and rail links, this is the perfect base for a holiday or business trip. With the recent installation of the Leisure centre and a renovation of the main property, the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel is equipped to meet all expectations. The Sligo Southern Hotel has a great location in Sligo Town, and rooms are finished to the highest standards, offering you so much space and comfort throughout. The warm welcoming hotel lobby sets off your hotel break from the moment you arrive. Dining options are plentiful within the hotel, choose from a fantastic selection of seafood dishes, or maybe it is a juicy steak you opt for in the Garden restaurant, you will be spoilt for choice.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/sports-festivals//sligo-summer-festival-l206.htmlSligo Summer Festival is an annual open air festival in Sligo Town. The festival takes place in early August and includes lots of Music, Sport and Cultural events. There are open air music concerts, a soapbox derby, street performances, the 10km Lough Gill swim & much more! The main concerts take place in the Stephen Street Car Park in the centre of Sligo town.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hotels//the-glasshouse-hotel-l374.htmlThe Glasshouse Hotel is a modern and stylish 4 star hotel centrally located in the heart of Sligo Town in County Sligo. The accommodation is situated overlooking the banks of Garavogue River. The architecture of the hotel is unique and the interior is very trendy and contemporary and yet the hotel is luxuriously comfortable. The bedrooms are superbly decorated with subtle hues, trendy artwork, dark woods and crisp linens. Each of the rooms have en-suite facilities telephone, hair dryer and hospitality tray. Business guests can enjoy state of the art conference amenities while all guests can enjoy the views of Sligo City from the hotel bar.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/galleries//the-model-l229.htmlThe Model is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres. It is home of The Niland Collection and houses one of the countries most important public art collections including work from artists such as Jack B. Yeats. It is also home to an internationally acclaimed visual arts programme, an excellent cafe in its beautiful atrium, an eclectic music and film programme along with a renowned educational programme. The building dates from 1862, when it was used as a Model School, but has been extended twice in recent years to expand on the facilities on offer at The Model.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/hostels//the-railway-hostel-l138.htmlThe Railway is a small family run hostel in the center of Sligo town, near Sligo bus and train stations. There is a kitchen/common room with T.V, tea and coffee, bed linen, showers are free. Most beds are single beds not bunks There is no curfew and you can come and go as you please.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/historic-sites//tobernalt-holy-well-l713.htmlTobernalt Holy Well is near Dooney Rock and sign-posted off Lough Gill Road (R287) in County Sligo. This is a place of pilgrimage for Christians, dating back to the Penal Law times when priests celebrated Mass surreptitiously in the forest. The rough stone altar still remains alongside the well. Open daily. https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/places-to-visit/visitor-attractions//yeats-memorial-building-l113.htmlThe Yeats Memorial Building houses a permanent exhibition on the life and work of William Butler Yeats along with an exhibition of Jack B. Yeats prints. Audio visual presentations are also exhibited and guided tours are available. Lily and Lolly's cafe onsite offers refreshments, snacks and light meals, while on the first floor, the Yeats Art Gallery presents changing exhibitions of art, sculpture and crafts.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/accommodation/self-catering//yeats-village-l367.htmlYeats Village is a wonderful 3 star self catering accommodation located just 10 minutes on foot from the busy town of Sligo, County Sligo. These five bedroom, quality houses are in a village setting. Each of the houses are well equipped and tastefully decorated. They include a separate kitchen and dining area and a comfortable sitting room. There is also secure parking. To assist you during your stay, there is a reception area where the trained tourism staff will only be too happy to offer some advice on what to do and see throughout your time in Sligo As you stay at Yeats Village, visit the bustling town of Sligo and admire the original and colourful shop fronts as well as buying some of the local crafts. Appreciate the interesting exhibits on display at the Sligo County Museum. Take a stroll through the wonderful and scenic Lissadell Forest Park set amidst a nature reserve. After a long day of activities, take some time to enjoy the ‘craic’ in the friendly local pubs of Sligo town.https://www.irelandnorthwest.ie/festivals/arts-festivals//yeats-winter-school-l16.htmlThe Yeats Winter School is a weekend gathering of Yeats enthusiasts in January to facilitate further learning about W. B. Yeats in region of his youth, which inspired much his poetry. The weekend is to provide a basis for reading, exploring and thinking about Yeats's work with people interested in discovering more about this great author. Depart with fond memories of Sligo, Yeats and the Yeats Winter School.