Sligo
Neolithic marvels and inspiring beauty
Witness the beauty of Yeats Country, an inspiration for famous poetry, with salty surf for the thrill-seekers, and treks in ancient sites.
Discover Sligo
County Sligo is a real beauty known as Yeats country the “Land of Heart’s Desire”. Go to the town of Drumcliffe, set against the backdrop of the Benbulben mountains to pay respects at the final rest place of the great poet. Visit Lissadell House & Gardens site of a 13th-century school of poetry.
Multiple monuments over five thousand years old rest in Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Drumcliffe, set against the backdrop of Benbulben Mountains, is the site of the final rest place of the great poet. Trek for two hours to reach the Knocknarea summit, or walk the Queen Maeve trail. Then visit a local pub for Irish grub.
