Top Things to do in County Sligo
Top Hotels in County Sligo
The 10 Best Things to do in County Sligo, Western Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Sligo, Ireland including Knocknarea, Mullaghmore Coast, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Benbulben, Carrowkeel, Enniscrone Village, Rosses Point, Strandhill Beach, Sruth In Aghaidh An Aird - The Devil's Chimney, Lissadell House.
Restaurants in County Sligo
1. Knocknarea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By brianf197 - Sligo, Ireland
I always go up the back way so cant say anything about the new walk way. Its a lovely easy climb and the views are class on a nice day
2. Mullaghmore Coast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By JRAsFishBabe
We were staying at Lareen Estate, County Leitrim, just outside of Kinlough, the home of the Drowes Salmon Fishery. This resort offers a great opportunity to fish for spring salmon, grilse and gillaroo trout on the Drowes river and on Lough Melvin. Indeed, the Drowes is one of earliest rivers to open for fishing in Ireland and generally is where the first salmon of the year is caught. Lareen Estate is located on Lough Melvin and is where the Drowes begins its 8 km journey to the sea. The proprietor, Shane Gallagher, offers fully contained cottages which can be rented out as self catering, the fishing rights to the estates waters included, or as part of a package. These well equipped units are all situated very close to the river, giving you easy access to some very productive pools. The river, I believe, leaves the property at the Four Masters Bridge, but there is good access to the seventy named pools, all the way down to the sea pools at Tullaghan Bridge. There is a fishery office and a tackle shop on the estate where you can purchase the necessary fishing permits and also "fill-in" the gaps missing in your tackle. There are also boats available for hire here if you wish to have a go at fishing in Lough Melvin. As you might guess, this is a really beautiful area, the cabins are quite wonderful, and the setting is superb. Shane is a very pleasant, informed host and Lareen Estate is a convenient and affordable place to make as your base, whether for fishing and/or for visiting the area. We were here at the encouragement of our friend, a fellow fishing aficionado, a very good recommendation, John, thanks very much! The chance to come here and perhaps catch a salmon was too good to pass up, and coupled with the opportunity to visit the area, irresistible. We were here primarily to fish, yes, but the wild, beautiful countryside needed to be explored as well! You are situated on a small portion of what is referred to as the Wild Atlantic Way. This is a tourism trail that winds along the Irish coast for 2500 km., stretching from Malin Head in the north down to the Old Head of Kinsale in the south. Situated in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, just south of where we were staying, Mullaghmore Coastal drive is a part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Classiebawn Castle is the impressive structure, easily visible, standing atop the peninsula. Built by Lord Palmerston in the late 19th century and owned in later years by the late Lord Mountbatten. There is a sad history associated with this place, this was the unfortunate location where during the Great Famine, over 2000 tenants from Lord Palmerston's estates were evicted, essentially "shovelled out" and shipped overseas to New Brunswick. This was an attempt by the landlord and his agents to make the estate's landholdings more profitable. They arrived in Canada totally destitute and unprepared for the hardships of their new home, dependant upon the charity of the citizens of St. John, New Brunswick. More recently, the waters off the coast were the scene of the assassination of Lord Mountbatten. In August, 1979, he and several others were the victims of a bomb planted in their boat by the IRA. These days it is more known as a holiday destination and in particular for surfers, as one of the world's top' big wave surfing" locations! You are also very close to the town of Belleek, situated just over the border in Northern Ireland. Here you can tour the oldest pottery in Ireland, Belleek Pottery. Baleek Pottery has been producing its fine pottery for over 160 years! We could have stayed longer as there is a lot to see and experience, but we will be back!
3. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
Reviewed By SFDANR
Get the leaflet at the visitor centre and do the self-guided tour- many intriguing passage tombs - one of the largest neolithic burial sites Probably best for people who thrill on archeology We enjoyed our visit.
4. Benbulben
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By mariamariabb - County Westmeath, Ireland
We followed the red arrows 5.5 km walk. Stunning views of the mountain and Donegal bay. There is a sign about 3km in to the carpark we went by this and kept to the red arrows and went through a lovely winding area with lovely trees and views very nice walk.
5. Carrowkeel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By grainner_313 - Dublin, Ireland
A really impressive site of a number of passage tombs. Some of which you can get into and they are much bigger than you wouod imagine. The signage could be better as you think that you're gone wrong a few times and there is a bit if a climb to get to them. But the views are incredibly impressive when you get there. You can see 4 counties, seeing Croagh Patrick and beautiful lakes. We'll worht a visit
6. Enniscrone Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By 559brendanm - Belfast City Region, United Kingdom
Went camping here beside the beach from 10-8-20 for few days touched for great weather ended up van broke down & we got help from local Machanic Willy Boland to help us on our way . Loved this place people & town is amazing
7. Rosses Point
8. Strandhill Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By Trip51631928324 - Monasteraden, Ireland
Gorgeous place with beautiful beach and views to die for. Great for families. Varied choices of accommodation and lots of cafes and a few bars for food and drinks.
9. Sruth In Aghaidh An Aird - The Devil's Chimney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
This 1.2km walk allows access to Ireland's highest waterfall and provides expansive views of Glencar valley and the surrounding landscape.
Reviewed By 836PatriciaM836 - County Tyrone, United Kingdom
In Glencar, Co Leitrim. As usual, mistakenly attributed to Sligo. The beauty of Glencar Waterfall, about one third of Glencar Lake and this facinating waterfall are ALL IN LEITRIM.
10. Lissadell House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 613 reviews
A surprisingly wonderful tour visit, steeped in history, part home, part estate, part museum. I highly recommend this stop when visiting the Drumcliff area of Ireland. Historical characters and references are so interesting in a spectacular setting on Galway Bay. Step back in time with this stop.
Reviewed By j0m1957 - County Dublin, Ireland
Recently along with my wife we had the pleasure of bringing three of our grandchildren to visit lisaddell house in county sligo. From the beginning to the end of our visit it was one revelation after another and so exciting for us to be in a position to share our history as a country and the joys of nature with our little ones. The ground and gardens are a joy to behold and offer great views of Ben Bulben and all round Sligo bay. Both the alpine and vegetable gardens gave rise to plenty of questions and exciting discoveries from both young and old alike. The house tour was led by a young local lad who displayed an excellent knowledge of the history of the house the Gore Booth family particularly Countess Markievicz an her sister Eva two women who have made a huge mark on both the history of our society and our country. The contrast between how people lived upstairs and downstairs in the past was made very clear not alone by our guide but also the stark reality of seeing first hand the rooms and the artifacts therein, The old toys were of particular interest to our girls. The rooms upstairs have been excellently restored and Lissadell is well worth a visit.
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