Sligo Abbey
The site of Sligo Abbey in Sligo town contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well-preserved cloisters and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.
Local Interest
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Creevykeel (megalith)
This well-preserved site is said to be one of the largest court cairns in Ireland.
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Arranmore Island
Arranmore Island, or Árainn Mhór is situated off the coast of County Donegal on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way touring route where land meets sea.
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Grianan of Aileach
The Stone Fort of Grianán of Aileach sits on a hilltop in Inishowen County Donegal. 250m above sea level, the stone fort was probably first built on an earthen rath. The view from Aileach is breathtaking. The glistening waters of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly are clear, as is the form of the entire peninsula. […]
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Fanad Lighthouse
Fanad Head Lighthouse is one of the world’s most beautiful lighthouses and is located within the Donegal Gaeltacht on the wild and windswept Fanad peninsula in the North of Donegal.
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Sliabh Liag Cliffs
Sliabh Liag Cliffs, situated on the south west coast of County Donegal, are said to be the one of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe.
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Sligo Town
Sligo is a gateway city to the Northwest. Independent shops and cafes fill the main streets, with festivals and cultural events taking place throughout the year.
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Yeats’ Grave
“Under bare Benbulben’s head”, along the N15, this village is best known as the final resting place of the great poet WB Yeats.
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Streedagh and Grange
The Streedagh Armada wreck site is the site of three shipwrecks of the Spanish Armada at Streedagh beach.