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Sligo Abbey is a 13th-century Dominican friary in Sligo town, with a fine carved cloister and a hidden sculptured altar. Located in County Sligo, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.
Sligo Abbey
A 13th-century Dominican friary in Sligo town, with a fine carved cloister and a hidden sculptured altar.
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Creevykeel Court Tomb
A well-preserved Neolithic court tomb, one of the finest of its type on the Sligo coast.
Drumcliff Round Tower and High Crosses
A 6th-century monastery founded by St Colmcille, with a high cross and round tower in the shadow of Benbulben.
FeaturedCarrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Ireland’s largest collection of megalithic tombs, a cluster of over 30 passage and dolmen tombs west of Sligo town.
Knocknarea – Queen Medb’s Tomb
A striking flat-topped mountain west of Sligo, topped by the great cairn reputedly of Queen Medb.
Places to stay nearby
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The Glasshouse
A 4-star hotel in Sligo town on the Wild Atlantic Way. 3.8 km from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and a short walk to…
Sligo Southern Hotel
A 4-star hotel in Sligo town on the Wild Atlantic Way. 3.4 km from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and a short walk to…
The Address Sligo
A 4-star hotel in Sligo town on the Wild Atlantic Way. 3.8 km from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and a short walk to…
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The Railway Hostel
A hostel in Sligo town on the Wild Atlantic Way. 3.6 km from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and a short walk to Sligo…
Pubs nearby
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FeaturedHargadon Bros Sligo
Victorian grocer-pub of snugs and stone floors serving celebrated food in central Sligo
FeaturedShoot the Crows Sligo
Characterful Sligo town pub renowned for live traditional music and a fireside welcome
FeaturedThomas Connolly Sligo
Sligo’s oldest traditional pub, a whiskey haven with regular live music
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Furey’s Sligo
Cosy riverside pub on Bridge Street with deep roots in Sligo’s trad music scene