The Taste of Sligo Food Festival took place on 21st and 22nd September in Queen Maeve Square, Sligo town. It was great to see something like this back in town, I think the last Só Sligo Festival was in 2014. I went along on Sunday to have a look, and the place was packed! The... Continue Reading →
Culture Night Sligo 2023
Culture Night is back on September 22nd and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, live theatre, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all – it’s all completely free! Suitable for ages, and all interests. There are a... Continue Reading →
The Sligo St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2022
The team at the Sligo St. Patrick's Festival have just announced a whopping line up of Live music which will take part on the gig rig in Stephen St Car Park over 3 days and nights for the St Patricks Weekend festivities. Whilst the parade is the main event of the 2022 festival, this year,... Continue Reading →
St. Patrick’s Weekend in Sligo
There are so many different events happening in Sligo this year. Instead of posting bits and pieces here I have all the family friendly events over on Sligo Hub. So head over there to plan your weekend. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Dracula Day in Sligo
You might be surprised to know that there is a Sligo Dracula connection! Bram Stoker's mother was born in Sligo town and told a young Bram all about the cholera epidemic which killed so many Sligo people. It's said that the Dracula novel was inspired by these tales. Yesterday saw the first Sligo Dracula Convention take... Continue Reading →
Things to do in Sligo – November 2017
Another jam packed month in Sligo. It's great to see so many different events taking place, there really is something for everyone. Here are just a few suggestions. November 3rd and 4th Sligo has a brand new festival! Get along to the Sligo Gin and Craft Beer Festival which takes in the BID Barn in... Continue Reading →