Happy September, the children are back to school, the seasons are changing, and you might think that things are being to slow down in Sligo, but you’d be wrong. September is a busy month of festivals in Sligo, and I’m going to tell you about some of the ones that I know about. 5th –... Continue Reading →
This post is for the 2025 Festival. To keep up to date with the latest news please visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555177266674 ‘Bríd Festival Sligo’ a creative arts festival celebrating St Brigid, her energy, spirt and ingenuity.A forward thinker ahead of her time, St Brigid’s creativity, enterprise, mysticism, and links to ecology are the influences... Continue Reading →
The Sligo festivals for 2025 begin at the end of January, and while all the dates haven't been finalised, I thought I'd start a post, so you that you what you can look forward to during the year. I'll update this post with dates as soon as I see them, so keep checking back. 24th... Continue Reading →
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →
The Queen Maeve Festival will take place in Sligo town on May 3rd -5th, 2024. The Stephen Street Carpark has been transformed into public space, and the festival is a celebration, hosted by Sligo County Council for the opening of Queen Maeve Square. Friday 3rd May4pm – 6.45pm Ocean FM Live Broadcast4.30pm – 6pm Official... Continue Reading →
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 →
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