Independent editorial guide
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 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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