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Jun
59°F 15°C
51°F 10°C
Jul
63°F 17°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
63°F 17°C
54°F 12°C
Sep
60°F 15°C
51°F 10°C
Oct
54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
Nov
48°F 8°C
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Knocknarea
Knocknarea
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Ranked #1 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews

Knocknarea can be seen from all over Sligo. With Queen Maeves Tomb visible from the distance. If you travel to Strandhill and go down to the sea front, take a look back and you... more »

Attraction type  Mountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Benbulben
Benbulben
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Ranked #2 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
County Sligo Golf Club
County Sligo Golf Club
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Ranked #3 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1894, this 18-hole golf course is located under the shadow of famed Banbulben and is considered one of Ireland's... more » Owner description: Founded in 1894, this 18-hole golf course is located under the shadow of famed Banbulben and is considered one of Ireland's great championship links. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Glencar Lake
Glencar Lake
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Ranked #4 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  5.9 miles from city centre
Rosses Point
Ranked #5 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Hazelwood
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Ranked #6 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Carrowkeel
Carrowkeel
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Ranked #7 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  17.5 miles from city centre
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
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Ranked #8 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Carrowmore Tombs   This is a great way to see and learn about Megalitic tombs and passage graves. Ample space for carparking. Enter reception area and there is a 3.00euro charge... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries; Ancient Ruins
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Coney Island
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Ranked #9 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
Aughris Cliff Walk
Aughris Cliff Walk
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Ranked #10 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: This three-mile walk along an imposing cliff wall offers an array of striking views. on your way you will see st patrick well... more » Owner description: This three-mile walk along an imposing cliff wall offers an array of striking views. on your way you will see st patrick well ...o toole forth ...Seabirds nesting on cliff face. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  11.6 miles from city centre
The Lough Gill Drive
The Lough Gill Drive
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Ranked #11 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  9.1 miles from city centre
Lough Gara
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Ranked #12 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  21.6 miles from city centre
Tobernalt Holy Well
Tobernalt Holy Well
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Ranked #13 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

A must see for those in the area. Tobernalt Holy Well is a beautiful place to reflect, pray and enjoy an hour or two. It is hard to find so be sure to ask a local your first time... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Bodies of Water
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Sligo Abbey
Sligo Abbey
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Ranked #14 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Layers of history are revealed on the guided tour of this friary (Abbey is a misnomer as you'll discover). You can learn about the origins of Sligo Abbey, and the use right up to... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Inishmurray Island
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Ranked #15 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Islands; Historic Sites
Distance  13.6 miles from city centre
Hawks Well Theatre
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Ranked #16 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
The Model, home of the Niland Collection
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Ranked #17 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres.The building boasts a... more » Owner description: The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres.The building boasts a restaurant and coffee dock, 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Art Galleries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
The Rose of Innisfree Tourboat
The Rose of Innisfree Tourboat
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Ranked #18 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Union Wood / Ballygawley Lough
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Ranked #19 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Forests
Distance  5.5 miles from city centre
Easkey
Easkey
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Ranked #20 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  19.3 miles from city centre
The Green Fort
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Ranked #21 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Dooney Rock Forest Park
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Ranked #22 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Heapstown Stone Cairn
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Ranked #23 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  9.1 miles from city centre
Labby Portal Tomb
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Ranked #24 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  14.1 miles from city centre
Yeats Memorial Building
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Ranked #25 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Sligo Tourist Office
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Ranked #26 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Cooldrumman
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Ranked #27 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  5.2 miles from city centre
Carraig na Spainneach
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Ranked #28 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Geologic Formations
Distance  9.8 miles from city centre
Lady Erin Monument
Ranked #29 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Creevykeel Court Tomb
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Ranked #30 of 76 Attractions in Sligo
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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