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Out at the very edge of Europe, the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way stretches for 2,500km (1,500 miles) along Ireland’s western seaboard. From Malin Head in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork, through regions like Connemara, Galway Bay, Clare and Kerry. It’s the longest defined coastal route in the world and the Atlantic’s force has carved a coastline of wild, raw Irish beauty. Experience a wide range of activities, attractions, nature, wildlife, walking trails, festivals, warm hospitality, music events, restaurants and a variety of accommodation choices. FI-122595-SFE-0919 2020 This information was correct at time of print, please check with one of our Travel Advisors to confirm details 1st January Reeling in the Showband Years Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town “Reeling in the Showband Years” returns to The Hawk’s Well for its record-breaking 11th year! The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reeling in the Showband Years” has been a smash hit for the past 10 years, and we are delighted to say it returns once again to The Hawk’s Well on Wednesday 1st January, to celebrate it’s amazing 11th year touring and filling theatres all around Ireland. And what a line-up it is this year! www.hawkswell.com 11th – 26th January 9th Annual Blue Raincoat Theatre Academy The Factory Performance Space, Sligo Town The Academy provides multi-disciplinary training for all artists and performers. This year, the world-renowned, credited instructors lined up to give training include David Goldsworthy, Corrine Soum and Louise Lowe. www.blueraincoat.com 22nd January The Three Amigos – Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney Radisson Blu Hotel, Co. Sligo Jimmy Buckley, regarded as one of Ireland’s most popular country acts, continues to enjoy huge popularity right across Ireland and the UK with numerous hits and albums. Robert Mizzell’s song ‘Say You Love Me’ is still one of Ireland’s biggest selling hit singles. Patrick Feeney from Gurteen, County Sligo, burst onto the Irish Country Music Scene in the mid noughties. He has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages and is renowned for his wide-ranging vocal abilities. www.ticketmaster.ie 22nd – 25th January Sligo Hospital Musical Society: Alice Through the Looking Glass Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town Sligo Hospital Musical Society presents their 23rd annual pantomime. This year will bring their first ever pantomime sequel. Following on from the 2014 Alice in Wonderland performance, we return to Wonderland where Prince Jack is about to marry his beloved Alice. But an unexpected guest has an evil plan which threatens the existence of its citizens and beyond. Featuring all the loveable and zany characters from Wonderland it promises a night of toe-tapping, handclapping, side-splitting fun! www.hawkswell.com 24th – 27th January Yeats Winter School Sligo Town The Yeats Winter School is designed as an interlude, which allows the visitor the opportunity to learn more about W.B. Yeats and his family, against the backdrop of the places – from Benbulben to Knocknarea – which inspired them. The aim of the weekend is to provide a basis for reading, exploring and thinking about Yeats’s poetry and his brother’s work, in the place where much of it began. Brought to you this year by Director P.J. Mathews and guest writer Paula Meehan. www.yeatssociety.com 26th January Con Brio – The Vanburgh, Michael McHale & Malachy Robinson: Let’s Celebrate The Model, Sligo Town The Vanbrugh Quartet are frequent and welcome visitors to the Con Brio series. Keith, Simon and Chris play as The Vanbrugh and will perform with selected guest artists. In this case Michael at the piano and Malachy at the double bass (both old friends of Con Brio). The Trout Quintet is one of the best-known works in all classical music, a delight for the senses. Pure joy from a composer who had a short and tragic life but left so much great music behind! www.con-brio.org 31st Jan – 2nd Feb Wellness Weekend Wild & Well Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo Town Book a weekend of Yoga Adventures that will enhance your sense of wellbeing and release the stress of modern life with Blaithin, Your Wellbeing Warrior and Sligo Park Hotel. This wellness weekend involves an enlivening Yoga & Drumming Workshop, Yoga workshops, a Hike to Yoga and a Bike to Yoga and Brunch. The weekend package costs €299 and includes 2 nights B&B, two dinners, workshops and excursions. www.sligoparkhotel.com 7th – 9th February Sligo Walking Festival 2020 Various venues in Sligo County This year brings the fourth annual Sligo Walking Festival 2020. They will offer a wide variety of exciting new routes and walks this year and are hoping to attract walkers old and new. With walks for every level of fitness taking place across the county there is sure to be a walk to suit. Sligo is also renowned for its live music and eclectic sounds lending itself to be the perfect location to kick back and be entertained after a day exploring a hiker’s dream terrain. www.northwestadventuretours.ie 8th – 9th February Patrick Feeney Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town Hailing from Gurteen, Co. Sligo Patrick Feeney is highly regarded as one of Ireland’s finest vocal talents and performers and his forthcoming “Country and Gospel” tour will feature many of his most popular songs like “I Believe”, “Someone One to Love Me” and his recent recording “Jerusalem”. To coincide with the tour Patrick recently released a new Country and Gospel album which has received high critical acclaim all across Ireland and further afield. www.hawkswell.com 8th February – 8th April 91st Feis Shligigh 2020 Various Venues in Sligo Town Founded as a Gaelic Feis for Connaught. This competition runs over several weekends with Irish dancing, music & language as well as classical music, English verse speaking and drama. www.feis-shligigh.ie 28th February Con Brio – Fiachra Garvey: Beethoven Forever! The Model, Sligo Town Fiachra Garvey is one of the most promising young pianists in Ireland today. He has a busy performing career in Ireland and abroad and is based partly in the UK, where he has performed in some of the most prestigious recital venues including Wigmore Hall. He will be performing Beethoven’s Sonata Op.111, a Bach toccata, the C minor, rhythmic and jazzy Barber Excursions, and the Gaelic Phantasy by one of Ireland’s greatest pianists/composers Rhoda Coghill. www.con-brio.org 6th – 14th March Western Drama Festival Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo The Western Drama Festival, Tubbercurry was founded in 1944 and ever since hosts annual full length and one-act drama festivals. The festival is for amateur drama groups from the 32 counties who present their plays in competition and whose aspiration is to qualify for the All-Ireland Drama Finals and win an All-Ireland award. www.westerndramafestival.com 12th – 14th March The Boy From The Far Side Of The Moon Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town A most unlikely weapon arrives to help Stratton lift the cup from Ballycar. The Mad Ravens present the premiere of this highly original Shaun Purcell musical. It features the pub scene, the GAA club scene, the Parish scene and a choreographed hurling county final expressed in big ballad songs and energetic dance numbers! Guaranteed to have you humming melodies as you leave the theatre smiling! www.hawkswell.com 17th March 50th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Festival Sligo Town A street parade to celebrate all that is Irish, fun, for all the family on this National Holiday. Local talent Irish Music and much more. Sligo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the only event which has run in Sligo every year since 1970. 2020 celebrates 50 years of Parades in Sligo Town - this year’s theme will be Remembering the Five Decades. www.sligostpatricksday.com For a list of all the St. Patrick’s Day parades in Co. Sligo you will find a listing on www.discoverireland.ie 29th March Con Brio – The Piatti Quartet The Model, Sligo Town The Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation and have performed in all the major venues and festivals around the world. Joe Phibbs is a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber music. His String quartet No.1 was composed for the Piatti. Ian Wilson’s 19th String quartet was written as a gift to Luisa MacConville to celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Con Brio. The work consists of over 40 fragments from a dozen or so works by Rossini. www.con-brio.org 13th – 15th April Sligo Feis Ceoil Various venues in Sligo Town Since its inception in 1903, Sligo Feis Ceoil has welcomed and rewarded the finest musicians, artists and thespians to Sligo. Boasting a wide range of categories, Sligo Feis Ceoil is a renowned platform for budding artists and established talent to compete against like-minded and gifted individuals. Sligo Feis Ceoil provides a platform for young actors, musicians and artists who wish to express themselves and benefit from the adjudication they receive. www.sligofeisceoil.ie 24th April Con Brio – The Irish Chamber Orchestra The Model, Sligo Town Con Brio are delighted to have Ireland’s most dynamic ensemble back this year. Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires depicts the moods of the city. Summer contrasts the sassy, rhythmic tango with remnants of the Italian Baroque while a beautiful melancholic solo dominates Autumn. Katherine dazzles in Winter with cadenza-like displays of virtuosity. Piazzolla’s intensely emotive Winter tango contrasts with a Spring in Buenos Aires, filled with excitement as rhythmic electricity propels this work to a brilliant conclusion. www.con-brio.org 24th – 26th April Sligo Super Cup Sligo Showgrounds, Sligo Town The Sligo Super Cup is an elite Under 12 soccer tournament which is now in its 4th year. Played at the Showgrounds, the home of Sligo Rovers FC, the tournament attracts top Irish, Scottish and English professional football academies. Facebook: Sligo Super Cup 1st May – 3rd May Sligo Summer Festival May Weekender Stephen Street Carpark, Sligo Town The Sligo Summer Festival has been pulling crowds from all over the country and beyond since 2012, and it’s set to wedge the car park once again. Previous years have seen Mike Denver, Aslan, Sister Sledge, Boney M, Wheatus, The Riptide Movement, The Saw Doctors, The Strypes, Jerry Fish, The Stunning, Sharon Shannon & Mundy, B*Witched and Nathan Carter headline with many other amazing Irish acts gracing the stage in what has become the biggest festival in the Northwest. www.sligosummerfestival.ie 1st – 4th May Sligo International Chamber Music Festival Drumcliffe Church and The Model, Sligo Sligo International Chamber Music Festival is a highlight in the annual calendar of music events. The festival offers the opportunity to experience high standards of programming through a fresh choice of artists performing. www.sligochambermusic.ie 3rd May Sligo Races – Peaky Blinders NH Day Sligo Racecourse, Sligo Town Sport your flat caps – ladies enjoy lavish extravaganza of the era. Prizes for best dressed male and female. Peaky Blinder’s Day is an annual event at Sligo Races and takes place on the first race meeting of the season. It’s an incredibly fun day as all ages can participate. www.countysligoraces.com 4th – 10th May Cos Cos Sean Nós Festival Rathcormac, Co. Sligo Now in its 13th year, the Cos Cos Sean Nós Festival 2020 brings together some of the country’s finest Sean Nós dancers, musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. It runs from May 4th to 10th 2020 in the shadow of the famous Benbulben mountain in the heart of Yeats’ County, Sligo. The festival has something for everyone, both young and old. Why not join us and immerse yourself in a feast of traditional culture and see some real community spirit in motion. www.coscos.ie 9th May Darkness into Light Knocknarea Arena, Sligo Town Darkness into Light is the annual walking event and fundraiser held primarily across the island of Ireland but also takes place in locations around the world. Participants meet before dawn at 4.15am and walk or run for 5km to meet the sunrise. www.pieta.ie 17th May The Everly Brothers Experience Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in prestigious venues. They honour the aesthetics of the iconic sound of 50’s and 60’s music and honour the important role they played in pioneering the rock n’ roll movement, all while having a little fun sharing their own personal story. www.hawkswell.com 19th May Sligo Races (Evening) – Sligo Races Supporter Club Day Sligo Racecourse, Sligo Town Sligo Races & TOTE Ireland are coming together once again on Tuesday May 19th to host a Special Day for the Members of Sligo Races Supporters Club. The event will take place in the Cleveragh Suite on the first floor of the Grandstand Building. You will receive your welcome pack at the AIR turnstile on entry. We look forward to seeing you all there. www.countysligoraces.com 29th – 31st May Sligo Summer Festival Stephen Street Carpark, Sligo Town For the first time, this year the Sligo Summer Festival is having a June Weekend as well as one in May and one in August! This festival never fails to draw crowds from near and far, creating a wonderful buzz in the beautiful town that is Sligo. And at only €3 entry per night and children under 8 free, what’s not to love about this ever-growing festival! www.sligosummerfestival.ie 29th – 31st May Sligo County Fleadh Riverstown, Co. Sligo Sligo County Fleadh is a competition that takes place annually and incorporates Irish dancing, music, song and storytelling. There are also a number of events in different locations around the town including street entertainment and traditional sessions in the village over the weekend. www.sligocountyfleadh.ie 31st May Benbulben Motor Show Grange, Co. Sligo It’s getting bigger each year! Tarmac grounds, scenic run, family day out in the beautiful Northwest, the show for rare motors big and small from vintage motorcycles to military trucks - stick May 31st in the diary! Facebook: Benbulben Motor Show 2020 June – September Free Guided Walking Tours Sligo Town A two-hour free guided historical walking tour of Sligo town. This is a truly informative tour with a range of top-class local guides. Learn all about the history of Sligo, the architecture, the people, the food...the list goes on. The guides tell stories to bring the past to life and some will even play a tune or two. Ask one of the travel advisors for more information. 6th June Metalman Swim Series Rosses Point, Co. Sligo The biggest not-for-profit swim in Connaught is back for the 12th edition. Don’t miss out! There will be 1K, 2K and 3K races as well as relay. Entry opening in February 2020. www.metalmanswimseries.com 12th – 14th June 11th Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Sligo’s Maritime Village is hosting the Annual International Festival. Lots of fun with a great standard of music, song, poetry and performances. The festival runs to celebrate our Maritime Heritage, promote the work of the RNLI, to make new friends from home and abroad, and to have a lot of fun! www.wildatlanticshanty.ie 12th – 14th June Paddy Killoran Traditional Music Festival Ballymote, Co. Sligo Paddy Killoran is regarded among Sligo’s greatest fiddlers and the festival features Irish traditional music, song and dance events throughout the weekend to commemorate his memory and musical legacy. Facebook: Cce Paddy Killoran Sligo 12th – 14th June Yeats Day Sligo Town Yeats Day celebrates the birthday of Ireland’s national poet, WB Yeats. It promotes culture and creativity and Sligo, Yeats’ spiritual home. Enjoy poetry, drama and talks as well as a trip to The Lake Isle of Innisfree and, of course, cake! www.yeatssociety.com 13th – 23rd June Lily Lolly Craftfest Sligo Town The Lily Lolly Craftfest invites you to celebrate the legacy of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats affectionately known as Lily and Lolly. The festival provides an opportunity to learn more about the history of craft in Ireland and encourages participants to increase their skills through a series of craft workshops! Facebook: Lily Lolly Craftfest 16th June Sligo Races (Evening) – Active Retirement Day Sligo Racecourse, Sligo Town Once again, this year the Sligo Races are holding their Active Retirement Day. Here’s hoping that 2020 will bring out the sunshine. The Hospitality Package includes Admission, Race Card, 2 Course Meal and a Glass of Wine/Prosecco in our restaurant plus admission to the Grandstand Owners & Trainers Bar. Also, if the mood takes you, Dress to Impress for the “Most Stylish Couple” event on the day. This is a most enjoyable day out and should not be missed. www.countysligoraces.com 19th – 21st June Knocklane Festival Weekend Maugherow, Co. Sligo Knocklane Festival weekend is hosted by Benbulben Comhaltas. A great weekend comprising of music, song, dance and workshops along the Wild Atlantic Way. www.comhaltas.ie
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Out at the very edge of Europe, the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way stretches for 2,500km (1,500 miles) along Ireland’s western seaboard. From Malin Head in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork, through regions like Connemara, Galway Bay, Clare and Kerry. It’s the longest defined coastal route in the world and the Atlantic’s force has carved a coastline of wild, raw Irish beauty. Experience a wide range of activities, attractions, nature, wildlife, walking trails, festivals, warm hospitality, music events, restaurants and a variety of accommodation choices.
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This information was correct at time of print, please check with one of our Travel Advisors to confirm details
1st JanuaryReeling in the Showband YearsHawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town“Reeling in the Showband Years” returns to The Hawk’s Well for its record-breaking 11th year! The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reeling in the Showband Years” has been a smash hit for the past 10 years, and we are delighted to say it returns once again to The Hawk’s Well on Wednesday 1st January, to celebrate it’s amazing 11th year touring and filling theatres all around Ireland. And what a line-up it is this year!
www.hawkswell.com
11th – 26th January9th Annual Blue Raincoat Theatre AcademyThe Factory Performance Space, Sligo TownThe Academy provides multi-disciplinary training for all artists and performers. This year, the world-renowned, credited instructors lined up to give training include David Goldsworthy, Corrine Soum and
Louise Lowe.
www.blueraincoat.com
22nd JanuaryThe Three Amigos – Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick FeeneyRadisson Blu Hotel, Co. SligoJimmy Buckley, regarded as one of Ireland’s most popular country acts, continues to enjoy huge popularity right across Ireland and the UK with numerous hits and albums. Robert Mizzell’s song ‘Say You Love Me’ is still one of Ireland’s biggest selling hit singles. Patrick Feeney from Gurteen, County Sligo, burst onto the Irish Country Music Scene in the mid noughties. He has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages and is renowned for his wide-ranging vocal abilities.
www.ticketmaster.ie
22nd – 25th JanuarySligo Hospital Musical Society: Alice Through the Looking GlassHawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo TownSligo Hospital Musical Society presents their 23rd annual pantomime. This year will bring their first ever pantomime sequel. Following on from the 2014 Alice in Wonderland performance, we return to Wonderland where Prince Jack is about to marry his beloved Alice. But an unexpected guest has an evil plan which threatens the existence of its citizens and beyond. Featuring all the loveable and zany characters from Wonderland it promises a night of toe-tapping, handclapping, side-splitting fun!
www.hawkswell.com
24th – 27th January Yeats Winter SchoolSligo TownThe Yeats Winter School is designed as an interlude, which allows the visitor the opportunity to learn more about W.B. Yeats and his family, against the backdrop of the places – from Benbulben to Knocknarea – which inspired them. The aim of the weekend is to provide a basis for reading, exploring and thinking about Yeats’s poetry and his brother’s work, in the place where much of it began. Brought to you this year by Director P.J. Mathews and guest writer Paula Meehan.
www.yeatssociety.com
26th JanuaryCon Brio – The Vanburgh, Michael McHale & Malachy Robinson: Let’s CelebrateThe Model, Sligo TownThe Vanbrugh Quartet are frequent and welcome visitors to the Con Brio series. Keith, Simon and Chris play as The Vanbrugh and will perform with selected guest artists. In this case Michael at the piano and Malachy at the double bass (both old friends of Con Brio). The Trout Quintet is one of the best-known works in all classical music, a delight for the senses. Pure joy from a composer who had a short and tragic life but left so much great music behind!
www.con-brio.org
31st Jan – 2nd FebWellness Weekend Wild & WellSligo Park Hotel, Sligo TownBook a weekend of Yoga Adventures that will enhance your sense of wellbeing and release the stress of modern life with Blaithin, Your Wellbeing Warrior and Sligo Park Hotel. This wellness weekend involves an enlivening Yoga & Drumming Workshop, Yoga workshops, a Hike to Yoga and a Bike to Yoga and Brunch. The weekend package costs €299 and includes 2 nights B&B, two dinners, workshops and excursions.
www.sligoparkhotel.com
7th – 9th February Sligo Walking Festival 2020Various venues in Sligo CountyThis year brings the fourth annual Sligo Walking Festival 2020. They will offer a wide variety of exciting new routes and walks this year and are hoping to attract walkers old and new. With walks for every level of fitness taking place across the county there is sure to be a walk to suit. Sligo is also renowned for its live music and eclectic sounds lending itself to be the perfect location to kick back and be entertained after a day exploring a hiker’s dream terrain.
www.northwestadventuretours.ie
8th – 9th FebruaryPatrick FeeneyHawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town Hailing from Gurteen, Co. Sligo Patrick Feeney is highly regarded as one of Ireland’s finest vocal talents and performers and his forthcoming “Country and Gospel” tour will feature many of his most popular songs like “I Believe”, “Someone One to Love Me” and his recent recording “Jerusalem”. To coincide with the tour Patrick recently released a new Country and Gospel album which has
received high critical acclaim all across Ireland and further afield.
www.hawkswell.com
8th February – 8th April 91st Feis Shligigh 2020Various Venues in Sligo Town Founded as a Gaelic Feis for Connaught. This competition runs over several weekends with Irish dancing, music & language as well as classical music, English verse speaking and drama.
www.feis-shligigh.ie
28th FebruaryCon Brio – Fiachra Garvey: Beethoven Forever! The Model, Sligo TownFiachra Garvey is one of the most promising young pianists in Ireland today. He has a busy performing career in Ireland and abroad and is based partly in the UK, where he has performed in some of the most prestigious recital venues including Wigmore Hall. He will be performing Beethoven’s Sonata Op.111, a Bach toccata, the C minor, rhythmic and jazzy Barber Excursions, and the Gaelic Phantasy by one of Ireland’s greatest pianists/composers Rhoda Coghill.
www.con-brio.org
6th – 14th March Western Drama FestivalTubbercurry, Co. Sligo The Western Drama Festival, Tubbercurry was founded in 1944 and ever since hosts annual full length and one-act drama festivals. The festival is for amateur drama groups from the 32 counties who present their plays in competition and whose aspiration is to qualify for the All-Ireland Drama Finals and win an All-Ireland award.
www.westerndramafestival.com
12th – 14th March The Boy From The Far Side Of The MoonHawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo TownA most unlikely weapon arrives to help Stratton lift the cup from Ballycar. The Mad Ravens present the premiere of this highly original Shaun Purcell musical. It features the pub scene, the GAA club scene, the Parish scene and a choreographed hurling county final expressed in big ballad songs and energetic dance numbers! Guaranteed to have you humming melodies as you leave the theatre smiling!
www.hawkswell.com
17th March50th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Festival Sligo TownA street parade to celebrate all that is Irish, fun, for all the family on this National Holiday. Local talent Irish Music and much more. Sligo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the only event which has run in Sligo every year since 1970. 2020 celebrates 50 years of Parades in Sligo
Town - this year’s theme will be Remembering the Five Decades.
www.sligostpatricksday.com For a list of all the St. Patrick’s Day parades in Co. Sligo you will find
a listing on www.discoverireland.ie
29th March Con Brio – The Piatti QuartetThe Model, Sligo TownThe Piatti Quartet are one of the most distinguished quartets of their generation and have performed in all the major venues and festivals around the world. Joe Phibbs is a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber music. His String quartet No.1 was composed for the Piatti. Ian Wilson’s 19th String quartet was written as a gift to Luisa MacConville to celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Con Brio. The work consists of over 40 fragments from a dozen or so works by Rossini.
www.con-brio.org
13th – 15th AprilSligo Feis CeoilVarious venues in Sligo TownSince its inception in 1903, Sligo Feis Ceoil has welcomed and rewarded the finest musicians, artists and thespians to Sligo. Boasting a wide range of categories, Sligo Feis Ceoil is a renowned platform for budding artists and established talent to compete against like-minded and gifted individuals. Sligo Feis Ceoil provides a platform for young actors, musicians and artists who wish to express themselves and benefit from the adjudication they receive.
www.sligofeisceoil.ie
24th AprilCon Brio – The Irish Chamber OrchestraThe Model, Sligo TownCon Brio are delighted to have Ireland’s most dynamic ensemble back this year. Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires depicts the moods of the city. Summer contrasts the sassy, rhythmic tango with remnants of the Italian Baroque while a beautiful melancholic solo dominates Autumn. Katherine dazzles in Winter with cadenza-like displays of virtuosity. Piazzolla’s intensely emotive Winter tango contrasts with a Spring in Buenos Aires, filled with excitement as rhythmic electricity propels this work to a brilliant
conclusion. www.con-brio.org
24th – 26th AprilSligo Super CupSligo Showgrounds, Sligo TownThe Sligo Super Cup is an elite Under 12 soccer tournament which is now in its 4th year. Played at the Showgrounds, the home of Sligo Rovers FC, the tournament attracts top Irish, Scottish and English professional football academies.
Facebook: Sligo Super Cup
1st May – 3rd MaySligo Summer Festival May WeekenderStephen Street Carpark, Sligo TownThe Sligo Summer Festival has been pulling crowds from all over the country and beyond since 2012, and it’s set to wedge the car park once again. Previous years have seen Mike Denver, Aslan, Sister Sledge, Boney M, Wheatus, The Riptide Movement, The Saw Doctors, The Strypes, Jerry Fish, The Stunning, Sharon Shannon & Mundy, B*Witched and Nathan Carter headline with many other amazing Irish acts gracing the stage in what has become the biggest festival in the Northwest.
www.sligosummerfestival.ie
1st – 4th May Sligo International Chamber Music FestivalDrumcliffe Church and The Model, SligoSligo International Chamber Music Festival is a highlight in the annual calendar of music events. The festival offers the opportunity to experience high standards of programming through a fresh choice of artists performing.
www.sligochambermusic.ie
3rd May Sligo Races – Peaky Blinders NH DaySligo Racecourse, Sligo TownSport your flat caps – ladies enjoy lavish extravaganza of the era. Prizes for best dressed male and female. Peaky Blinder’s Day is an annual event at Sligo Races and takes place on the first race meeting of the season. It’s an incredibly fun day as all ages can participate.
www.countysligoraces.com
4th – 10th MayCos Cos Sean Nós FestivalRathcormac, Co. SligoNow in its 13th year, the Cos Cos Sean Nós Festival 2020 brings together some of the country’s finest Sean Nós dancers, musicians, singers, poets and storytellers. It runs from May 4th to 10th 2020 in the shadow of the famous Benbulben mountain in the heart of Yeats’ County, Sligo. The festival has something for everyone, both young and old. Why not join us and immerse yourself in a feast of traditional culture and see some real community spirit in motion.
www.coscos.ie
9th MayDarkness into Light Knocknarea Arena, Sligo TownDarkness into Light is the annual walking event and fundraiser held primarily across the island of Ireland but also takes place in locations around the world. Participants meet before dawn at 4.15am and walk or run for 5km to meet the sunrise.
www.pieta.ie
17th May The Everly Brothers ExperienceHawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo Town Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in prestigious venues. They honour the aesthetics of the iconic sound of 50’s and 60’s music and honour the important role they played in pioneering the rock n’ roll movement, all while having a little fun sharing their
own personal story.
www.hawkswell.com
19th MaySligo Races (Evening) – Sligo Races Supporter Club DaySligo Racecourse, Sligo TownSligo Races & TOTE Ireland are coming together once again on Tuesday May 19th to host a Special Day for the Members of Sligo Races Supporters Club. The event will take place in the Cleveragh Suite on the first floor of the Grandstand Building. You will receive your welcome pack at the AIR turnstile on entry. We look forward to seeing you all there.
www.countysligoraces.com
29th – 31st MaySligo Summer Festival Stephen Street Carpark, Sligo TownFor the first time, this year the Sligo Summer Festival is having a June Weekend as well as one in May and one in August! This festival never fails to draw crowds from near and far, creating a wonderful buzz in the beautiful town that is Sligo. And at only €3 entry per night and children under 8 free, what’s not to love about this ever-growing festival!
www.sligosummerfestival.ie
29th – 31st May Sligo County Fleadh Riverstown, Co. Sligo Sligo County Fleadh is a competition that takes place annually and incorporates Irish dancing, music, song and storytelling. There are also a number of events in different locations around the town including street entertainment and traditional sessions in the village over the weekend.
www.sligocountyfleadh.ie
31st MayBenbulben Motor ShowGrange, Co. SligoIt’s getting bigger each year! Tarmac grounds, scenic run, family day out in the beautiful Northwest, the show for rare motors big and small from vintage motorcycles to military trucks - stick May 31st in the diary!
Facebook: Benbulben Motor Show 2020
June – SeptemberFree Guided Walking ToursSligo TownA two-hour free guided historical walking tour of Sligo town. This is a truly informative tour with a range of top-class local guides. Learn all about the history of Sligo, the architecture, the people, the food...the list goes on. The guides tell stories to bring the past to life and some will even play a tune or two. Ask one of the travel advisors for more
information.
6th JuneMetalman Swim SeriesRosses Point, Co. SligoThe biggest not-for-profit swim in Connaught is back for the 12th edition. Don’t miss out! There will be 1K, 2K and 3K races as well as relay. Entry opening in February 2020.
www.metalmanswimseries.com
12th – 14th June11th Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Sligo’s Maritime Village is hosting the Annual International Festival. Lots of fun with a great standard of music, song, poetry and performances. The festival runs to celebrate our Maritime Heritage, promote the work of the RNLI, to make new friends from home and
abroad, and to have a lot of fun!
www.wildatlanticshanty.ie
12th – 14th June Paddy Killoran Traditional Music FestivalBallymote, Co. Sligo Paddy Killoran is regarded among Sligo’s greatest fiddlers and the festival features Irish traditional music, song and dance events throughout the weekend to commemorate his memory and musical legacy.
Facebook: Cce Paddy Killoran Sligo
12th – 14th June Yeats Day Sligo TownYeats Day celebrates the birthday of Ireland’s national poet, WB Yeats. It promotes culture and creativity and Sligo, Yeats’ spiritual home. Enjoy poetry, drama and talks as well as a trip to The Lake Isle of Innisfree and, of course, cake!
www.yeatssociety.com
13th – 23rd June Lily Lolly Craftfest Sligo TownThe Lily Lolly Craftfest invites you to celebrate the legacy of Susan and Elizabeth Yeats affectionately known as Lily and Lolly. The festival provides an opportunity to learn more about the history of craft in Ireland and encourages participants to increase their skills through a series of craft workshops!
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16th June Sligo Races (Evening) – Active Retirement Day Sligo Racecourse, Sligo TownOnce again, this year the Sligo Races are holding their Active Retirement Day. Here’s hoping that 2020 will bring out the sunshine. The Hospitality Package includes Admission, Race Card, 2 Course Meal and a Glass of Wine/Prosecco in our restaurant plus admission to the Grandstand Owners & Trainers Bar. Also, if the mood takes you, Dress to Impress for the “Most Stylish Couple” event on the day. This is a most enjoyable day out and should not be missed.
www.countysligoraces.com
19th – 21st June Knocklane Festival Weekend Maugherow, Co. Sligo Knocklane Festival weekend is hosted by Benbulben Comhaltas. A great weekend comprising of music, song, dance and workshops along the Wild Atlantic Way.
www.comhaltas.ie
