Location: Sligo
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Sligo, Western Ireland
Sligo (Irish: Sligeach, meaning "abounding in shells" — /ˈslaɪɡoʊ/ SLY-goh; Irish pronunciation: [ˈɕlʲɪɟəx]) is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of approximately 20,000 in 2016, it is the second largest urban centre in the West of Ireland, with only Galway being larger. The Sligo Borough District constitutes 61% (38,581) of the county's population of 63,000.
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1. Ballindoon Friary
2. County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
The County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre, which is part of an all-Ireland network of genealogy centres, provides the following services: A comprehensive genealogical research service to assist people tracing their County Sligo ancestral roots; Heritage events including genealogy conferences, clan rallies and community information workshops throughout County Sligo; Online heritage and genealogy retail outlet; Assistance in the compilation of local histories and community heritage publications; and On-going development and updating of services including indexation and data-basing of genealogical source records, surveying and mapping of cemeteries and the recording of memorial inscriptions.
3. Heapstown Stone Cairn
4. Knocknarea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By brianf197 - Sligo, Ireland
I always go up the back way so cant say anything about the new walk way. Its a lovely easy climb and the views are class on a nice day
5. Carrickglass (Labby-Rock)
6. The Model, home of the Niland Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres. The building boasts a café, a bookshop, a wonderful gallery circuit, a purpose built performance space and digital cinema and a suite of impressive artist studios on the top floor with enviable views of Sligo town and County. This award-winning building is home to the impressive Niland Collection of art, one of the most notable collections in Ireland and featuring works by John and Jack B. Yeats, Estella Solomons, Paul Henry and Louis Le LeBrocquy among others. The Model has a vibrant music programme which includes an eclectic mix of contemporary and classical music. Integral to all aspects of the Model’s programme is an extensive offering of educational opportunities for children and adults.
Reviewed By Gay1948 - Dublin, Ireland
A really excellent cultural and exhibition centre,worth a visit if you are visiting Sligo.It also has a very pleasant coffee shop and very friendly staff.Exhibits vary.
7. Sligo Abbey
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By LucyKilkenny
We live in Kilkenny, so we have Jerpoint Abbey close by and St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny, but if you appreciate your history the cloisters in Sligo Abbey are a must as there are three sections more or less in tact and you get a definite feel for the times when it was built. We would highly recommend an hour here and at only a fiver to get in it was well worth the price
8. Creevykeel Court Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By garbagecollector - Land O Lakes, United States
This is a 6,000 year old Court Tomb, and you can get close to it without swarming tourists or ropes to keep you out. It's a terrific example of a court tomb, and you can walk around the entire ruin getting various nice vantage points. We came just after a rain, and it was still dry enough that we didn't have any problem with puddles or mud. The grass is cut, so it's easy to walk around. Plenty of free parking just down below (not many steps up). We were surprised when we came back to the parking lot that some locals use this lot for picking up kids after school. Not a problem, though.
