Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you have any questions about any of the suggested sights or you plan to do your own thing please ask us questions, we are here to help you get the most from your stay.
These caves had people living in them before the time of the Egyptian pyramids! A dedicated walkway up to the caves, ample parking nearby and amazing views. Ask your host for more information
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Keshcorran Caves
These caves had people living in them before the time of the Egyptian pyramids! A dedicated walkway up to the caves, ample parking nearby and amazing views. Ask your host for more information
An award winning forest and activity park with both free activities and more challenging paid activities. Please ask your host for more information or search Lough Key Forest Park.
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Lough Key Forest Park
An award winning forest and activity park with both free activities and more challenging paid activities. Please ask your host for more information or search Lough Key Forest Park.
A nice 2 hour hike to Queen Maeve's grave on top of Knocknarea
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Queen Maeve's Grave
A nice 2 hour hike to Queen Maeve's grave on top of Knocknarea
The pathway to access the hill is at the side of our house. From the top you can see all 5 counties in Connaught and it has a 5000yr old burial tomb on top. Only 30 minutes climb
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Knocknashee Walk
The pathway to access the hill is at the side of our house. From the top you can see all 5 counties in Connaught and it has a 5000yr old burial tomb on top. Only 30 minutes climb
A lovely beach town, some of the best surfing in Europe. A surf school and lessons available. While here check out the Sunday markets at the airport or climb Knocknarea (listed in sightseeing activities).
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Strandhill
A lovely beach town, some of the best surfing in Europe. A surf school and lessons available. While here check out the Sunday markets at the airport or climb Knocknarea (listed in sightseeing activities).
An excellent family safe beach area for those rare good weather days
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Rosses Point
An excellent family safe beach area for those rare good weather days
Isithunguthungu sase-Glencar
The most picturesque waterfall in Ireland
Ladies Brae Picnic Area
A gorgeous quiet hidden gem for a lovely summers day
Another lovely beach which is safe and usually quieter than other beaches in Sligo
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Dunmoran Strand
Another lovely beach which is safe and usually quieter than other beaches in Sligo
Places to eat
Below are just a few options for local food but if you have something you really want to try please ask us for more suggestions
Fantastic food and service with amazing views overlooking the coast
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The Venue Bar and Restaurant
Top RoadFantastic food and service with amazing views overlooking the coast
Bistro Bianconi
Tobergal LaneExceptional Italian food
Jalan Jalan
32 Castle StAsian food to make you go wow!!
An excellent example of a traditional irish pub and excellent seafood dishes
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Hargadon Brothers Wine & Food
O'Connell StreetAn excellent example of a traditional irish pub and excellent seafood dishes
Murphys Hotel
Teeling StreetGood quality and good valve food, local location, only 10 minutes drive
Cawley's Guesthouse Sligo
Emmett StreetThe local favorite, less than 10 minutes drive from your stay.
Irish Pubs not to miss in Sligo
Shoot the Crows
A pub with a difference and great Guinness
Thomas Connolly Sligo
1 Markievicz RdOldest pub in Sligo, traditional music daily and best Guinness in Sligo
Swagman Bar
4 Wine StGreat Food during the day
Activities
Some local activities to beat off the struggle of finding things to do
Lough Bo Shooting Centre
Clay Pigeon Shooting and target practice
Ask your host about various horse riding options throughout Sligo
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Island View Riding Stables
Ask your host about various horse riding options throughout Sligo
An award winning forest and activity park with both free activities and more challenging paid activities. Please ask your host for more information or search Lough Key Forest Park.
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Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
An award winning forest and activity park with both free activities and more challenging paid activities. Please ask your host for more information or search Lough Key Forest Park.
Strandhill Surf Experience
Surf lessons at Europe's best surfing destination
Seaweed baths and Spa with massages including full body and hot rock massages. Ask your hosts for more details as we have tried this before
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Voya Seaweed Baths
Shore RoadSeaweed baths and Spa with massages including full body and hot rock massages. Ask your hosts for more details as we have tried this before
A world-class 80km National Mountain Bike Trail Centre consisting of 76km of single track cycling trails and related facilities is proposed for the Coillte-owned Coolaney Forest on the Ox Mountains and along the Wild Atlantic Way; the only such facility in the Northwest region and one with potential to be the largest, most exciting mountain biking centre on the island.
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Coolaney National Mountain Bike Park
A world-class 80km National Mountain Bike Trail Centre consisting of 76km of single track cycling trails and related facilities is proposed for the Coillte-owned Coolaney Forest on the Ox Mountains and along the Wild Atlantic Way; the only such facility in the Northwest region and one with potential to be the largest, most exciting mountain biking centre on the island.