Just outside the village of Gurteen, about 35km south of Sligo Town, people can visit Carrowtemple, an early-Christian site featuring an enclosure and drystone walled souterrain chambers. Visitors can also view the ruins of a medieval church, both new and old graveyards and a collection of fascinating inscribed slabs.
The Sathya Sai Donkey Sanctuary CLG is a charitable organisation whose aim is to provide refuge for sick, elderly, unwanted, abandoned or abused donkeys. It is situated 5km from Castlebaldwin, County Sligo.
Rachel Quinn has been a ceramic artist for the past 15 years. Her studio is in Ballymote, County Sligo, just outside Sligo Town. Watch her as she works or join a ceramics class, suitable for all ages and abilities.
Bella & Brava Restaurant in Coolaney, County Sligo, use some of the freshest, local ingredients for their dishes. All the pizzas are made to the standard of the Assozione Vera Pizza Napoletan with 5 Stagioni 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, slow proven dough and cooked in a wood fired oven.
Nook Café & Restaurant in Collooney, County Sligo has been a hugely popular addition to the village. Nook focuses on seasonal, local and Irish produce and was named Georgina Campbell's Newcomer of The Year shortly after it opened.
Connecting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands with the Wild Atlantic Way, the Arigna Miner's Way & Historical Trail leads walkers across a 144.6 km loop through counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. Expect verdant landscapes, rich history and chapters of industrial heritage on this unforgettable route.
A pleasant 4km lakeshore and hillside loop in picturesque County Sligo, the delightful Slish Wood Forest Walk boasts exceptional views over Lough Gill and lush swathes of woodland.
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