What to do and see in Sligo, Western Ireland: The Best Nature & Parks

Eagles Flying is a scientifically run Wildlife Sanctuary specializing on Birds of Prey and Owls. We focus on "hands on" interaction between our well trained animals and our visitors. During our educational flying demonstrations members of the audience can have a bird of prey land on their hand or have Eagles, Falcons, Hawks or Vultures stoop inches over their heads while Scientists inform in a friendly and fun way. Our visitors can also visit our unique "Touch-Zoo" where they can play and pet "Tui & Alan" our Foxes, get pick pocketed by "Grizzly" our tame Raccoon, have "Monty" our 4 meter Python around their shoulders or get up close and personal with any of the other unusual animals. Get closer than you have ever been to the masters of the sky. Eagles Flying really is an unforgettable experience and a must see for people of all ages and interests.

This is a scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt in South Sligo. The lake and its surroundings are home to a diverse range of bird life. The lake also boasts an abundance of brown trout. The first section of this walk is along a lakeshore track with the return journey along a busy road. For this person families with young children may prefer to return back along the same track.

The Miners' Way and Historical Trail is a long distance way marked trail (118km) which traces the route taken by the Coal Miners through the picturesque hills and valleys of counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.

Lough Gill is a shallow lake with alkaline waters located on the western outskirts of Castlegregory in County Kerry.Ireland’s only toad, the natterjack, can be found at Lough Gill. The very shallow waters suit the toad and Lough Gill is recognised as one of the most important areas for natterjacks in Ireland supporting about two thirds of Ireland’s breeding toads.