County Sligo - CURIOUS IRELAND

Sligo translates from the Irish word ‘Sligeach’ meaning ‘Shelly Place’. This refers to the abundance of shellfish found in the Garavogue river estuary. Sligo is one of the most picturesque counties in Ireland nestled between wild Atlantic beaches and the dramatic Ox, Belbulben and Knocknarea mountains. This area has the highest concentrations of ancient monuments in Ireland. It also has the oldest and largest Neolithic cemetery in Europe (Carrowmore) which has been short-listed for UNESCO World Heritage site status. Its highest peak is Truskmore Mountain at 647m located in the Dartry Mountain Range.

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore. County Sligo 1860

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Awesome surf location & site of a Royal tragedy Classiebawn Castle is located on one of the most dramatic peninsulas in Ireland that is world famous for its big surf. This area was [...]

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore. County Sligo 1860emmet2023-05-10T16:16:34+00:00

Markree Castle, Collooney. County Sligo 1800

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An exceptional hotel & asteroid discoveries The impressive Markree Castle Hotel stands on land that was originally controlled by the McDonagh clan. After the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland, the lands were granted to [...]

Markree Castle, Collooney. County Sligo 1800emmet2023-05-10T16:18:22+00:00

Creevykeel Court Tomb, Cliffoney. Co. Sligo. 4000-2500 BC

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Ireland's finest ancient court tomb The Creevykeel Court Tomb dates from the Neolithic period (c.2500-4000 BC) and consists of a wedge-shaped cairn and an oval-shaped court. The court area measures 15m X 10m [...]

Creevykeel Court Tomb, Cliffoney. Co. Sligo. 4000-2500 BCemmet2023-05-10T16:18:56+00:00

Sligo Abbey, Sligo Town. County Sligo 1252

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The only surviving 15th-century sculptured altar in Ireland Sligo Abbey is located right in the middle of Sligo Town. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and includes a [...]

Sligo Abbey, Sligo Town. County Sligo 1252 emmet2024-02-15T22:21:58+00:00

Carrowkeel Cemetery, Ballymote. County Sligo c.3400 BC

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One of 'Ireland's 'Big 4' passage tomb cemeteries Carrowkeel sits on a desolate hilltop 1000 feet above sea level and dates back to c.3400BC. It is just one of 14 cairns forming part [...]

Carrowkeel Cemetery, Ballymote. County Sligo c.3400 BCemmet2024-10-21T21:27:23+00:00

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Carrowmore. County Sligo c.4600BC-2500BC

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Europe's oldest Neolithic cemetery This site is one of the most significant ancient cemeteries in all of Europe. There may have been over 100 monuments on this site but only 30 have survived [...]

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Carrowmore. County Sligo c.4600BC-2500BC emmet2023-06-25T11:30:51+00:00

Ballinafad Castle, Ballinafad. County Sligo 1590

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The Castle of the Curlews Ballinafad Castle was built in 1590 and is also known as 'The Castle of The Curlews'. It has had a turbulent history due to its strategic (or dodgy) [...]

Ballinafad Castle, Ballinafad. County Sligo 1590 emmet2023-05-10T16:23:00+00:00

The Caves of Kesh, Ballymote. County Sligo 8000BC

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Mythological ancient caves The limestone caves of Kesh can be reached by a 200m ascent up a steep grassy slope on the side of a mountain near Ballymote in County Sligo. There [...]

The Caves of Kesh, Ballymote. County Sligo 8000BCemmet2023-05-10T16:14:13+00:00