Best things to do in Sligo

Best things to do in Sligo brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.

By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked

Official tourism photograph of Alainn Tours in County Sligo
Official tourism photograph of Lissadell House & Gardens in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Gardens,Garden,Venue,Music,Cafe,Food

Lissadell House & Gardens

Ballinfull, County Sligo

Lissadell House & Gardens is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,gardens,garden,venue,music,cafe,food. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Benbulben in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Walking · ,Walking,Natural · Landscape,Attraction,Nature

Benbulben

Sligo, County Sligo

Benbulben is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,walking, ,walking,natural, landscape,attraction,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Gleniff Horseshoe in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Cycling,Walking · ,Walking,Natural · Landscape,Attraction,Nature

Gleniff Horseshoe

Sligo, County Sligo

Gleniff Horseshoe is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,cycling,walking, ,walking,natural, landscape,attraction,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Sligo Abbey in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church

Sligo Abbey

Sligo, County Sligo

Sligo Abbey is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of St John's Cathedral Sligo in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church

St John's Cathedral Sligo

Sligo, County Sligo

St John's Cathedral Sligo is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Streedagh Beach in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Attraction,Beach,Nature · Wildlife

Streedagh Beach

Sligo, County Sligo

Streedagh Beach is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,beach,nature, wildlife. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Wilderness Ireland in County Sligo

Activity,Experience,Cycling,Kayaking,Activity · Operator,Walking · ,Walking,Nature

Wilderness Ireland

Collooney, County Sligo

Wilderness Ireland is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,cycling,kayaking,activity, operator,walking, ,walking,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Atlantic Sheepdogs in County Sligo

Activity · Experience · Agriculture

Atlantic Sheepdogs

Grange, County Sligo

Atlantic Sheepdogs is a distinctive County Sligo stop for visitors interested in activity, experience, agriculture. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Sources and review

We use official tourism and venue information, then write and review every summary independently.