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OVERVIEW There are thousands of areas of natural beauty: ancient burial graves, BenBulben,fairy glens, magic roads;

There are numerous activities: surfing, swimming, sailing, riding, golf; there are countless places to eat well – restaurants, markets, festivals; and on top of all this you have the engaging wit and helpfulness of the people.

Sligo is a visual place: Surrounded by majestic landscapes, adventurous seas and lakes and a lively cultural and entertainment calendar.

Having an authentic experience is an important part of the choice, new and emerging e.g. Yeats, Harvesting Seaweed/seaweed Bath/ catch and cook / picnic on an island. SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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GO TO SLIGO BY AIR GETTING AROUND IN SLIGO Derry Airport

Dublin International Airport Choose from a selection of buses, Belfast Airport West Airport Knock trains, car hire, taxis, plus a Shannon International Airport network of roads and motorways, A4 Belfast International Airport you’ll find Sligo an easy place Sligo George Best George to get around. Airport Iarnoid Eireann Best Belfast City Airport Irish Rail Network N5 BUSES: Knock N4 GO TO SLIGO BY SEA Bus Eireann National bus Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast company servicing all main N63 Dublin Port and Larne are served by car towns and cities.

ferry from Britain. Rosslare and Dun Laoghaire Cork are served by car ferries TRAINS: from Britain and France. Iarnoid Eireann Shannon Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Irish Rail Network. International Airport P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries.

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LISSADELL HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR SLIGO TOURS 2017/18 SLIGO TOURS 17/18

HALF DAY TOURS

Half Day Tour of Magnificent Lissadell House and grounds (Allow min Four Hours for Visit):

LISSADELL HOUSE When you visit Lissadell you are not only seeing some of the finest gardens and architecture in the North West. you are also experiencing the beginning of much of the modern history and culture of Ireland, all uniquely located in one home. A landmark historic estate, the property was purchased in 2003 by Constance Cassidy and Edward Walsh who have transformed it into a flagship for tourism in Sligo and the North West. Famous as the childhood home of Countess , one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising - Ireland’s armed rebellion in protest of British Occupation. Markievicz was the first woman to be elected to Dáil Eireann, where she served as Minister for Labour and thus became the first female minister in a modern Western European democracy. Countess Markievicz was also the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons at Westminster, London (where she declined to take her seat). She grew up in the house with her sister Eva Gore-Booth and her brother Josslyn Gore-Booth. Eva was a poet of distinction and an active suffragist who clashed with a young Winston Churchill over barmaids’ rights in 1908, while their brother Josslyn created one of the premier horticultural estates in Europe at Lissadell, which you will see faithfully recreated in your visit. Notably, the great poet and Nobel Laureate W. B. Yeats was friendly with the Gore Booth sisters and stayed at Lissadell in 1892 and 1893. As you can see, so much of today’s history is contained within the walls of Lissadell House, surrounded by picturesque views of The Alpine and Kitchen Gardens.

Lissadell House Tour NYPD Lissadell House Kitchens SLIGO TOURS 17/18

HALF DAY TOURS

NYPD Lissadell House Kitchens LISSADELL HOUSE AND GARDEN Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains make Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions and one not to be missed.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Lunch at Lissadell in the Coach House

• Tour of Lissadell House and Gardens

Additionally, you have access to a diverse selection of exhibitions:

• 1916 Exhibition • Countess Markievicz Exhibition • W.B. Yeats Exhibition • Jack Yeats Exhibition • Waterloo Exhibition • World War 2 Exhibition

HISTORIC GARDENS The Alpine Garden: The Alpine Garden is a magnificent tribute to all the gardeners who have worked in it since its creation in the 1740s, in particular the industrious Sir Josslyn Gore-Booth, brother to Constance Markievicz, who created the stunning Alpine rockeries in the 1890s, and who exported seeds and bulbs from this garden all over the world; and to Sean O’Gaoithin and Jimmi Blake who led the reconstruction work, and to Pat Curneen, Rachel O’Sullivan and Carl Dacus.

The Kitchen Garden: Edward and Constance have lovingly restored the Kitchen Garden which was a thriving horticultural enterprise first created by Josslyn Gore Booth between 1890 and 1944. Records show that the Lissadell Estate sold 1,400 alpine and 1,100 herbaceous varieties across Europe and the US in 1915. Lissadell was even more famous for its large commercial bulb farm, growing mainly narcissi (daffodil) and anemones, and was able to offer 258 varieties of daffodil for sale in 1915.

Please contact: Website: www.lissadellhouse.com

Telephone: +353 71 916 3150

Directions: The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney, directly opposite the Anglican Church built by Sir Robert Gore Booth in the 1850s. The Alpine Garden SLIGO TOURS 17/18 USP’s

ADVENTURE | ACTIVITIES CULTURE • Surfing Stranhdill- Easkey-Streedagh • Craft Trail – made in Sligo/youth theatre /cat and moon/ lime green/ • Sailing @Rosses Point & /Mullaghmore LISSADELL• The ModelHOUSE • Kite boarding SLIGO TOURS 2017/18 • Theatre • Fishing

• Island Tours ACCOMMODATION • SUP Contemporary, luxury 4* hotels to old world • Dolphin Watching castle to period homes/ 5* Guesthouses/ Irish Homes rural/urban/low impact stay • PaddleBoarding premises’/great outdoors camping and caravan • Golfing offering,

• Equestrain NIGHTLIFE

WALKING/CYCLING • Some of the Best Nite Clubs / pubs traditional/contemporary • mountain hike,

• way marked trails, GASTRONOMY • looped walks • Sligo is a gourmet’s delight/quality • coastal stroll restaurants/artisan products/ afternoon tea to sumptuous food. • Signed and waymarked road cycle route Lough Gill /Strandhill/

• cycle trails/ Pier/Head CULTURE • Free guided walking tour of Sligo town • The Model, Blue Raincoat/ Hawkswell foraging walks etc /Bedrock of W.B Yeats/ Museum

• Coastal Walks • Festival and Events |Traditional Music and Culture

• Shopping - it boasts a mix of excellent ATTRACTIONS indigenous shops and well known • Eagles Flying mutli-national outlets. • WaterPoint • Yeats • DollysCottage • Hazelwood • Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs • Sligo Abbey • Caves of Keash • Carrowkeel • Seaweedbaths SLIGO TOURS 17/18

MULLAGHMORE SLIGO TOURS 2017/18 SLIGO TOURS 17/18

1 DAY OR HALF DAY SAMPLE TOUR

Megalithic Cemetery at Carrowmore 9:00am Depart the Hotel for the Megalithic Cemetery at Carrowmore

09.15am DISCOVER CARROWMORE SECRETS Carrowmore, is one of the four major passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland. It is the most extensive in Europe and older than the pyramids. It is located at the centre of a prehistoric ritual landscape on the CúilIrra peninsula. This is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is also among the country’s oldest, with monuments ranging from five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand years old. Archaeologists have recorded over 60 tombs of which 30 are visible. A restored cottage houses an exhibition relating to the site. Contact is Gretta Bryne at +353 86 408 0550 www.heritageireland.ie

10:15am MULLAGHMORE Depart for Mullaghmore and enjoy the breath-taking views of majestic sea cliffs and Classiebawn Castle....don’t forget your camera!

11:00am TOUR & TALK Tour & Talk with Dr Prannie Rhatigan, author of the award-winning book Irish Seaweed Kitchen and expert on seaweeds, will introduce you to the delights of seaweed, local rock pools, algae, anemones and carrageen (Irish moss) over the course of the talk. During the talk, you’ll learn to identify and sustainably harvest edible seaweeds, using the Irish Seaweed Kitchen pocket Guide to Edible Seaweeds. Contact is Dr Prannie Rhatigan at +353 86 848 4876 www.irishseaweedkitchen.ie

12.45am LUNCH AT EITHNA’S BY THE SEA Lunch at Eithna’s by the Sea, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo Eithna’s By The Sea is an award winning restaurant specializing in seaweed, seafood and shellfish caught in Donegal Bay. The family run restaurant overlooks Mullaghmore Harbour, which provides the ultimate dining experience. Contact is Eithna at +353 86 851 5607 www.bythesea.ie

Eithna’s by the Sea Mullaghmore SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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Sligo Abbey

2.00pm DEPART FOR LISSADELL HOUSE & GARDENS TOUR Tour of Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/ Donegal Road. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains make Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. www.lissadellhouse.com Tel: +353 71 9163150 The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney, directly opposite the Anglican Church built by Sir Robert Gore Booth in the 1850s

4:00pm DEPART FOR SLIGO TOWN OPTION 1 Sligo Tasting Tour This is a gentle 90 min culinary walk with lots of stops and generous tastings along the way. A food guide will take you to a range of bakeries, food halls, street markets, delicatessens and other speciality shops. There is also a chance to learn a little about the culture and history of Sligo, from the Butter Markets and tea trade to Lissadell Oysters (which you can enjoy as part of the tour). www.sligotastingtour.com

OPTION 2 Free Guided Walking Tour of Sligo Town – tour includes places of historical, Cultural, Musical and Sporting interest. approx. 2 hrs www.sligotourism.ie

Lissadell Oysters Hargadon Bros Pub SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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GLENCAR WATERFALL ONE DAY SAMPLE TOUR SLIGO TOURS 2017/18

Drumcliffe graveyard 9.30am DEPART HOTEL

10.00am GLENCAR LAKE & WATERFALL Glencar Lake & Waterfall – 50ft high and is situated on Glencar Lough. Allow 1hr Tea/Coffee Facility available. www.leitrimtourism.com/stories/glencar-waterfall

11:30am VISIT YEATS GRAVE Burial place of William Butler Yeats. Viewing Benbulben, the characteristic landmark of County Sligo. Allow 1hr www.sligotourism.ie/page/w-b-yeats-grave-at-drumcliffe-graveyard

1:00pm LISSADELL HOUSE Lunch at Lissadell in the Coach House Tour of Lissadell House and Alpine and Kitchen Gardens Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains make Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney, directly opposite the Anglican Church built by Sir Robert Gore Booth in the 1850s www.lissadellhouse.com Tel: +353 71 9163150

03.30pm SLIGO TOWN Guided Walking Tour of Sligo Town taking in the historical, Cultural elements of Sligo Town. Allow: 2 HRS Dinner choice in Hotel of Stay or in one of the fine dining restaurants in Sligo Town. Entertainment: Choice of Traditional Pubs – sample Sligo’s Own Craft Beer – The White Hag and Lough Gill Brewery. www.sligotourism.ie

Sligo Town Centre SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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TWO DAY SAMPLE TOUR

Stranhill, Co. Sligo DAY 1

MORNING transfer from Dublin to Sligo

LUNCH LISSADELL HOUSE (allow 2 hours) Lunch at Lissadell in the Coach House Tour of Lissadell House and Alpine and Kitchen Gardens Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains make Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney, directly opposite the Anglican Church built by Sir Robert Gore Booth in the 1850s www.lissadellhouse.com Tel: +353 71 9163150

AFTERNOON ATLANTIC SHEEP DOGS Atlantic Sheep Dogs Experience, run by Martin Feeney. Martin and his border collie, Jack is ranked 3rd in Ireland at sheep herding, and 23rd in the world. One of the only such experiences in the country, Martin gives visitors an insight into how he, his father and grandfather before him have herded sheep on 20 parcels of land around Sligo and the training methods the family use with their 9 dogs. Hearing Martin talk eloquently about how his father used to rise at dawn to tend sheep on top of Benbulben before school, and how Martin was taught this family tradition from the time he could walk and talk, gives a context and history that anyone who has been stuck behind a herd of sheep while driving down a rural country road will appreciate. www.facebook.com/atlanticsheepdogs

Atlantic sheep dogs Lissadell House Kitchens SLIGO TOURS 17/18

TWO DAY SAMPLE TOUR

Streedagh beach DAY 2

MORNING After Breakfast

SEAWEED AND SEAFOOD ON SLIGO SEASHORE Seaweed and Seafood on Sligo Seashore with Dr. Prannie Rhatigan Seaweed is long touted as the new superfood – now learn to harvest your own! All age groups will enjoy this culinary adventure. Meet Prannie Rhatigan who will lead a walk on the seashore at Streedagh or other locations and talk about the seashore introducing the fascinating world of edible seaweed, how to identify and harvest them. Wear strong shoes and bring rain gear as is subject to tides and weather conditions.

Booking: 086-8484876 Email: [email protected] Allow time to drive around Mullaghmore Headland, a signature Discovery Point on the and view the splendor of Classiebawn Castle with the majestic Benbulben in the background. An ideal photo stop.

LUNCH DINE AT THE MODEL CAFE The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres. Built in 1862 as a Model School, the present building has been extended twice. The first extension was in 2000 when it was completely refurbished and extended by McCullough Mulvin Architects. The building was redeveloped again by architects Sheridan Woods in 2010, whose extension to The Model has increased the building by a third in size to create a world-class visitor centre. The building boasts a restaurant and coffee dock, a bookshop, a wonderful gallery circuit, a purpose built performance space, and a suite of impressive artist studios on the top floor with enviable views of Sligo Town and County. FREE OF CHARGE – A free tour is recommended with the one of the staff at The Model and see the famous paintings of Jack B Yeats.

Dr. Prannie Rhatigan The Model SLIGO TOURS 17/18

TWO DAY SAMPLE TOUR

SUP with North West Adventure Tours AFTERNOON OPTION 1: BOAT TOUR OF LOUGH GILL WITH YEATS POETRY AND MUSIC William Butler Yeats love of Sligo is well documented and much of his poetry is inspired by the locality. In the poem titled “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”, Yeats talked about one of the Islands on Lough Gill here in County Sligo. The Island is not accessible but may be viewed from land or by boat. The Lake Isle of Innisfree Boat Trip is available from Parke’s Castle or Sligo town. Take a tour of Lough Gill on the Rose of Innisfree “I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade.” W.B. Yeats (1888)

Tel: 071 9164266 www.roseofinnisfree.com

OPTION 2: ON WATER OR WHEELS WITH NORTH WEST ADVENTURE TOURS Try different options of discovering Sligo Town, river and lakes by cycling, kayaking or SUP with North West Adventure Tours starting in the town centre by the Riverside Hotel.

Tel: 087 125 9594 www.northwestadventuretours.ie Email: [email protected]

OPTION 3: FREE GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SLIGO TOWN Tour includes places of Historical, Cultural, Musical and Sporting interest. Approx. 2 hrs www.sligotourism.ie

OPTION 4: SLIGO TASTING TOUR A journey of discovery for your senses. Gentle 2-3 hour culinary walk has lots of stops with frequent, generous tastings along the way. You will get to meet local characters and learn a little history about Sligo as well as its food heritage. Return to hotel and relax prior to dinner.

EVENING: Options for Dinner in Sligo’s award winning restaurants. www.sligotastingtour.com SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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THE SLIGO YEATS TOUR

Lissadell House & Gardens THE SLIGO YEATS TOUR William Butler Yeats, Nobel Laureate poet, is recognised as one of the greatest wordsmiths of the English language. His influence on subsequent poets has guaranteed W. B. Yeats an honoured place in the canon of English literature. Yeats’s poetry, prose and drama have always been associated closely with Sligo.

LISSADELL HOUSE Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the Bundoran/Donegal Road. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the natural beauty of its setting with sea, woodland and mountains make Lissadell one of the North West’s premier tourism attractions. • Lunch at Lissadell in the Coach House • Tour of Lissadell House and Alpine and Kitchen Gardens The entrance to Lissadell is the third on the left after the village of Carney, directly opposite the Anglican Church built by Sir Robert Gore Booth in the 1850s www.lissadellhouse.com Tel: +353 71 9163150

VISIT YEAT’S GRAVE AT CHURCH Drumcliffe, County Sligo is set against the striking backdrop of the Benbulben Mountains. It is best known as the final resting place of W.B. Yeats. Found in the churchyard, his grave is marked with a simple headstone with the inscription, “cast a cold eye on life, on death, horseman, pass by.” This was Yeats’ self penned epitaph together with the instructions that the grave consist of “no marble, no conventional phrase”. The graveyard also contains a high cross and nearby is the site of a 6th Century Columbian monastery. Coffee shop and craftshop on site offering homebaking and quality crafts. Drumcliffe Church & Graveyard THE MODEL NILAND ART GALLERY The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres. Built in 1862 as a Model School, the present building has been extended twice. The first extension was in 2000 when it was completely refurbished and extended by McCullough Mulvin Architects. The building was redeveloped again by architects Sheridan Woods in 2010, whose extension to The Model has increased the building by a third in size to create a world-class visitor centre. The building boasts a restaurant and coffee dock, a bookshop, a wonderful gallery circuit, a purpose built performance space, and a suite of impressive artist studios on the top floor with enviable views of Sligo town and and County. FREE OF CHARGE – A free tour is recommended with the one of the staff at The Model and see the famous paintings of Jack B Yeats. www.themodel.ie SLIGO TOURS 17/18

THE SLIGO YEATS TOUR

YW Yeats, Mural Sligo THE YEATS BUILDING The Yeats Memorial Building is centrally located on Hyde Bridge, in Sligo Town Centre. This beautiful building is the home of the Yeats Society, Sligo, and was donated to the Yeats Society by the AIB Bank in 1973.

THE YEATS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL Now in its 56th year the Yeats International Summer School brings students and professors from every country and continent of the world to Sligo for a two week cultural and literary experience.

YEATS AND HIS CIRCLE An audio visual exhibition on the life of William Butler Yeats and his contemporaries.

THE YEATS REFERENCE LIBRARY This includes over 3,000 titles and 54 years of audio-visual archive which is available to scholars for research purposes.

THE HYDE BRIDGE GALLERY The Gallery open to the public all year round for local, national and international exhibitions.

YEATS POETRY CIRCLE From September to May the weekly Yeats Poetry Circle (Wednesdays 10.30am) fosters an appreciation of poetry, especially Irish poetry

Additional option:

BOAT TOUR OF LOUGH GILL WITH YEATS POETRY AND MUSIC William Butler Yeats love of Sligo is well documented and much of his poetry is inspired by the locality. In the poem titled “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”, Yeats talked about one of the Islands on Lough Gill here in County Sligo. The Island is not accessible but may be viewed from land or by boat. The Lake Isle of Innisfree Boat Trip is available from Parke’s Castle or Sligo town.

Take a tour of Lough Gill on the Rose of Innisfree: Tel: 071 9164266 www.roseofinnisfree.com

“I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade.” W.B. Yeats (1888) SLIGO TOURS 17/18 SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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Wet + Wild Sligo is world famous for its world class surfing coastline. Even if you are not a pro, there are plenty of top class surf schools to show you the basics. Strandhill – one of Europe’s best beach breaks at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way’s Surf Coast

PERFECT DAY SURFING: NORTHWEST SURF SCHOOL the original and the best since 1998 Beach Location: Sligo Enterpise Centre, Location: Enniscrone Beach, county Sligo Strandhill, Sligo www.nwsurfschool.com www.perfectdaysurfing.ie Ph: 087 959 5556 [email protected] [email protected] Tom: +353 87 20 29 399 7th WAVE SURF SCHOOL STRANDHILL SURF SCHOOL A friendly family run surf school at Enniscrone Beach the centre of surfing in Strandhill Location: Enniscrone Beach, county Sligo Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo www.surfsligo.com www.strandhillsurfschool.com Linda: +353 87 971 6389 [email protected] [email protected] Paul: +353 (0) 71 916 8483 WET WILD ADVENTURE SURF N STAY Kayaking, canoeing and guided walks with local your chance to become a surf god at this expert John Barrett at lough Talt in the surf school and hostel in Strandhill stunning Ox mountains in South Sligo. Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo Location: Ten minutes from Ballinacarrow on the N17 main Sligo-Galway (thirty minutes from www.strandhillaccommodation.com Knock Airport). [email protected] Michael: +353 71 91 68313 www.wildwetadventures.ie John: +353 86 722 2750 ISURFIRELAND more than just a surf lesson with local pro surfer Seamus ‘Shambles’ Mc Goldrick Location: Shore road, Strandhill, Sligo www.isurfireland.com [email protected] Seamus: +353877471915

BEACH BAR SURF SCHOOL based Sligo’s famous traditional thatched Irish pub, restaurant and B & B at Aughris Head. Location: The Beach Bar, Augris, County Sligo www.beachbarsurfschool.com Andy: +353 86 073 8869 E-Mail – [email protected] I SURF IRELAND SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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Let Off Steam

NORTHWEST ADVENTURE TOURS SLIGO AEROCLUB CLUB Ever wondered what Yeat’s Country looked Hiking, biking, SUPing or overnight camping like from 3,000 feet? with Sligo adventure expert William Britton. Location: Sligo Airport, Strandhill. Location: Centrally located at Riverside Hotel, Sligo Town. www.sligoaeroclub.com Ph: +35387 2932884 www.northwestadventuretours.ie [email protected] William: +353 87 1259 594 [email protected] EWINGS SEA ANGLING AND BOAT CHARTERS The best boat trips in Sligo where you can explore CARRAIG CLIMBING islands, ancient site, lighthouses and more. Join Conall Ó Fiannachta - Sligo’s outdoor Location: Rosses Point, Sligo. rock climbing and abseiling specialist – www.sligoboatcharters.com for an awesome adventure. Daryl: +353 86 891 3618 www.carraigclimbing.com [email protected] Conaill: +353 87 664 7285 [email protected] OFFSHORE WATERSPORTS Specialists in diving and boating trips from might NORTH WEST ADVENTURE SLIGO Mullaghmore. Kayaking, trekking, abseiling and white Location: Mullaghmore Village, Sligo water rafting with an expert team www.offshore.ie Location: spacious facilities with parking Michal: +353 87 610 0111 at , Sligo. [email protected] www.northwestadventure.ie Deirdre: +353 86 195 2663 FREEDIVE IRELAND [email protected] Add depth to your life with Location: 15 Oakfield Park ,Co.Sligo ISLAND VIEW RIDING STABLES www.freediveireland.com Horse riding for all the family year round Feargas: +353 86 809 9898 in county Sligo. [email protected] Location: Mount Temple, Moneygold, Grange, NORTHWEST FREEDIVING SCHOOL County Sligo Freediving Courses, surf-vival courses www.islandviewridingstables.com/driving and snorkelling trips. Ursula: +353 71 916 6156 Location: Mullaghmore Village, Sligo [email protected] www.northwestfreedivingschool.ie William: +353 87 125 9594 [email protected]

NORTH WEST ADVENTURE SLIGO EWINGS SEA ANGLING CARRAIG CLIMBING AND BOAT CHARTERS SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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SLIGO BAY SUP Standup Paddle School operating from Rosses Point, Lissadell, Streedagh Beach, Mullaghmore and Doorly Park: experience 360 degree views of the stunning Sligo coastline. www.sligobaysup.ie ph: +353 087 600 1588 [email protected]

SUP DUDE The leading Stand Up Paddle School in Ireland operated by Emmet O’Doherty, Irish SUP Champion. Sea Trails, Knocknare Mountain Location: Mullaghmore, Sligo. www.supdude.ie WATERPOINT AQUA PARK Emmett: +353 857051188 A fusion of water park, health suite [email protected] and sports centre. Location: Pier Road, Enniscrone, SEATRAILS County Sligo. Highly recommended scenic guided walking www.waterpoint.ie coastal tours with maritime archaeologist and Ph: +353 96 36 999 WAW ambassador Auriel Robinson. [email protected] Locations: Strandhill, Rosses Point, Streedagh. www.seatrails.ie SLIGO GOLF Auriel: 353872405071 Rosses Point Golf Club [email protected] www.countysligogolfclub.ie Ph: +353 91 717 7186 DIP YOUR TOE [email protected]

SALT AND SOUL YOGA STUDIO STRANDHILL GOLF COURSE Breathe, move, play: a home for www.strandhillgolfclub.com wellbeing in Strandhill Village. Ph: +353 71 916 8188 Location: Airport Business Park, Unit 1, [email protected] Airport Road, Strandhill, Sligo. www.saltandsoul.ie ENNISCRONE GOLF COURSE Rachael: +353 85 180 59 10 www.enniscronegolf.com [email protected] Ph: +353 96 36 297 [email protected] VOYA Traditional Irish seaweed baths with a EAGLE FLYING modern twist. Ireland’s largest sanctuary for raptors and owls in Location: Strandhill seafront, Sligo. the green hills of south Sligo is an attraction for all www.voya.ie the family. Ph: +353 71 916 1872 Location: , County Sligo. [email protected] www.eaglesflying.com Ph: +353 71 918 9310 KILCULLEN SEAWEED BATHS [email protected] Enniscrone’s original seaweed baths established in 1912: relaxing, therapeutic, natural and pure. Location: Cliff road, Enniscrone, Sligo www.kilcullenseaweedbaths.net Ph: +353 96 36 238 [email protected] SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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LISSADELL HOUSE EXHIBITION ARCHAEOLOGY + HISTORY Enjoy unparalleled and authentic exhibitions on Jack and William Butler Yeats, CARROWMORE TOMBS Countess Markievicz, 1916 and Waterloo. Ireland’s largest coastal megalithic cemetery with some Location: 11 km from Sligo Town at Ballinful, of the country’s oldest tombs is a must see attraction County Sligo. for all visitors to Sligo. www.lissadellhouse.com/exhibitions Location: Carrowmore, Sligo Ph: +353719163150 [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie/en/north-west/ [email protected] carrowmoremegalithiccemetery/ Ph: +353 71 916 1534 [email protected] BEAUTY OF SLIGO SLIGO ABBEY GILLIGAN’S WORLD Sligo’s only remaining Medieval building Miniature villages and delightful faerie habitats in the field of dreams located at one of Ireland’s sacred 071 9146406 hills, Knocknashee – ‘Hill of the Faeries’. Just off N17 Sligo – Galway road near LISSADELL HOUSE Location: , Sligo. Tour the historic childhood home of Countess Markievicz and Eva Gore-Booth, restored by www.gillighansworld.ie husband and wife team Eddie Walshe and Ph: +353 87 290 8589 Constance Cassidy and now recognised as a [email protected] flagship tourism destination for Sligo. Location: Ballinful, Co. Sligo, Ireland LISSADELL HOUSE GARDENS Explore Sligo’s most beautiful and historic www.lissadellhouse.com exhibition gardens at Lissadell House. Ph: +353 71 916 3150 Ballinful, Co. Sligo, Ireland [email protected] Location: [email protected] www.lissadellhouse.com Ph: +353 71 916 3150 [email protected] ARTS + CULTURE [email protected]

THE HAWKSWELL Sligo’s the performing arts centre for the SLIGO FOOD TRAIL northwest of Ireland, presenting the best of theatre, music, comedy and culture for all ages. GALA HARVEST FEAST The Secret is in the Mix Location: Temple Street, Sligo Town Sligo Food Trail’s Gala Harvest Feast is a celebration www.hawkswell.com of Sligo’s finest foods or why not try Ireland’s Ph: +353 71 916 1518 earliest takeaway seafood experience – a sea trail [email protected]. with shellfish and sea shells.

THE MODEL www.sligofoodtrail.ie The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres, which THE THRILL OF STRANDHILL also offers vibrant cinema and music programmes. Experience, Adore, Relax Location: The Mall, Sligo Town The award winning businesses at Strandhill Village came together with a very unique package to www.themodel.ie showcase what magical Strandhill has to offer. Ph: +353 71 914 1405 [email protected] www.thrillofstrandhill.com

COLEMAN TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC CENTRE A celebration of Irish music, culture and heritage as expressed in the South Sligo Style of music played by fiddle giant Michael Coleman. Location: , County Sligo www.colemanirishmusic.com Ph: +71 91 82 599 [email protected] SLIGO TOURS 17/18

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THE STRANDHILL PEOPLE’S MARKET A traditional Irish farmer’s market taken to the next YEATS IN SLIGO level at Sligo Airport. A gathering of local bakers, chefs, craftspeople and artists and there are always SWINGLE TREE CARRIAGE TOURS surpising special guest musicians waiting for you on Explore Yeats’ country by wagonette Busker Corner. horse drawn carriage. Location: Every Sunday 11 am – 4 pm at Hanger 1, Location: all tours depart from Island View stables, Sligo Airport, Strandhill, Sligo. Mount Temple, Moneygold, Grange, County Sligo www.strandhillpeoplesmarket.ie www.islandviewridingstables.com/driving Allan: +353851189767 Ursula: +353 71 916 6156 [email protected] [email protected]

THE YEATS EXPERIENCE WITH THE BRENNANS PUBS, CRAIC AGUS CEOIL Dine at the heart of the Yeats Country at a family table overlooking Lough Gill while enjoying the best of Irish food and the poetry of William Butler Yeats. SUMMER FEST, WARRIORS RUN FESTIVAL, SLIGO LIVE Location: Broc House, Tobernalt, Holy Well Lane, Sligo.ie app, Sligomusicians.com Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Sligo www.yeatssligoireland.com Ph: +353 87 232 0820 [email protected] SLIGO TOURS 17/18 SLIGO TOURS 17/18