Things to do in Sligo

Activities, attractions and tours

Ben Bulben featuring tranquil scenes and mountains
Sligo Abbey which includes chateau or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Sligo showing heritage architecture, a bridge and a city
Knocknarea showing tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people
Glencar Waterfall which includes a cascade, forest scenes and a lake or waterhole

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What to do in Sligo

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Sligo Abbey featuring a ruin, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Sligo Abbey

Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.

Sligo Abbey
Knocknarea which includes mountains and tranquil scenes

Knocknarea

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Knocknarea
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery which includes heritage elements and tranquil scenes

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Wander around the ancient megalithic tombs that have lain in the heart of County Sligo for nearly 6,000 years.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Sligo showing heritage architecture, a bridge and a city

Yeats Memorial Building

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Yeats Memorial Building during your travels in Sligo. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Yeats Memorial Building
Tobernalt Holy Well featuring heritage elements and signage

Tobernalt Holy Well

Enjoy quiet reflection at this ancient spiritual place that has housed religious tradition amid peaceful woodlands since the Neolithic period.

Tobernalt Holy Well

OConnell Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at OConnell Street during your stay in Sligo. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

OConnell Street

Quayside Shopping Centre

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quayside Shopping Centre during your stay in Sligo. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Quayside Shopping Centre

Strandhill Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sligo at Strandhill Golf Club. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Strandhill Golf Club

Hawks Well Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Hawks Well Theatre during your stay in Magheraboy. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hawks Well Theatre