County Sligo
Sligo is located in the northwest of Ireland, about forty miles from Enniskillen and the border with Northern Ireland and 135 miles from Dublin. Once a major port city located at the mouth of the Garavogue River, the name Sligo means "Shelly River" in Gaelic.
Sligo is the administrative capital and largest town in the county. Sligo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county was 70,198 at the 2022 census. It is noted for its beauty, especially Benbulben Mountain, one of Ireland's most distinctive natural landmarks.
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Mullaghmore Head
Mullaghmore Head is a renowned surfing spot and is described as Ireland's ultimate big wave destination. Swim in the shimmering blue water or try a spot of windsurfing.
Explore the walking route along the coastline of Mullaghmore Head and after, stop by the small fishing village of Mullaghmore.
Gateway to the northwest
Nestled between majestic Benbulben mountain to the north, ancient Knocknarea mountain and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, beautiful Lough Gill to the east, and the rugged Ox Mountains to the south, Sligo is one of the most picturesque places in all of Ireland. It's rugged landscapes rival those of tourist destinations like Killarney and Wicklow, but have gone largely un-noticed and therefore, provide the beauty without the crowds!
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​Céad míle fáilte—a hundred thousand welcomes. The Emerald Isle’s warm hospitality, well of culture, and poetic natural beauty never fail to fill one’s heart. Indeed, the Nobel Prize-winning poet William Butler Yeats was so inspired by County Sligo that he called it “The Land of Heart’s Desire”.
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