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Sligo Municipal Borough District, Éire / Ireland
Sligo, Éire.
Located on Ireland's west coast, Sligo is a charming destination that seamlessly blends rugged natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage.
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About Sligo, Éire
Located on Ireland's west coast, Sligo is a charming destination that seamlessly blends rugged natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the majestic Benbulben Mountain, stroll along the scenic shores of Lough Gill, and marvel at the stunning landscapes that inspired W.B. Yeats' poetry. From hiking and cycling through rolling hills to water sports on the Atlantic coast, Sligo offers endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with nature and experience the authentic charm of rural Ireland.
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Cultural · Varies · Although commonly known as Sligo Abbey, (co-ordinates 54.27085 -8.47003) the correct title for Sligo‘s only surviving megalithic structure is The Convent of the Holy Cross and was in fact a Dominican Friary.
Cultural · 1-2 hours · The Model, Sligo.
Outdoor · Varies · See ancient megalithic monuments. Visit a restored Irish cottage. Admire beautiful views of Ben Bulben. ... Come to Carrowmore at 7am on October 31st and see the sun rise in the 'saddle' of the Ballygawley mountain, in direct line with one of the tomb's chambers. ... Carrowmore, Co. Sligo, F91 E638, Ireland
Outdoor · Varies · Go Strandhill is the essential online guide to Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Find information on accommodation, activities, restaurants, pubs and more
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indian · $$ · O'Connell Street 34, Sligo
International · $$ · O'Connell Street
International · $$ · Riverside
italian · $$ · Tobergal Lane
coffee_shop · $$ · O' Connell Street, Sligo
french · $$ · Temple Street, Sligo
chinese · $$ · Temple Street, Sligo
coffee_shop · $$ · Norbert Ferguson Parade, Sligo
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