County Sligo

Eagles Flying - birds of prey in the Sligo skies, at the Irish Raptor Research Centre.

Eagles Flying - images and snapshots from the Irish Raptor Research Centre, from flying Eagle Owls to albino hedgehogs.

Basic Facts about County Sligo

Essential information on Sligo Airport in Strandhill (County Sligo), one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to Sligo Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

A list of Sligo pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.

Temple House - a B&B with a twist. Experience a warm welcome in one of the Great Houses of Ireland.

The Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery near Sligo Town is very much undervalued by both guidebooks and tour operators - despite being easily accessible. For a fan of megalithic culture it is heaven.

Images from Temple House, more than just a B&B.

Carrowmore near Sligo - once you stand in the middle of the fields surrounding the tombs on a moderately clear day you will be fascinated. The massive plateau of Belbulben cuts off the view to the North. In the West Queen Maebh's Grave on the top of Knocknarea aligns with several Carrowmore tombs.

If you are driving from Sligo to Donegal, you will pass through Drumcliff. And you might want to stop forthe round tower, a high cross, Yeats' grave, a stunning view and a great snack

A huge number of prehistoric monuments, unique landscapes and the connections with poet W.B.Yeats and the Republican Countess Markiewicz attract countless visitors to Sligo each year. While the town itself is unspectacular, the area is among the top attractions you should enjoy in Ireland.

The Yeats Trail through Counties Sligo and Galway has been created for lovers of great houses, unspoilt scenery, Irish culture and one of the great poets - William Butler Yeats.

Official website for the Irish North-West, including the Connacht counties of Leitrim and Sligo.