festivals and fairs sligo

James Morrison is a local legend and this makes for the 15th year in which he is remembered. This musical genius played the fiddle with extraordinary skill and this festival celebrates him over the August bank holiday weekend. All are welcome to join in is this 3 day event with concerts, street céilí’s and plenty of other activities that are open to all....

This annual Warriors run is not for the faint of heart as the arduous 10 mile run from the beach front at Strandhill to the top of Knocknarea mountain and back again. This event attracts participants from all over the world and there will also be some fun events for the kids and plenty of street entertainment as well....

This festival is held over the June bank holiday weekend that features a host of traditional Irish music, song and dance events. There are numerous events held specifically for children, as there are over 400 kids expected to attend. As well as the official opening, there will be a concert, a céilí, some street music and there will also be plenty of other informal events taking place on the spot throughout the weekend....

Micheal Coleman is well-known fiddle player in the community and his legacy to Irish music worthy of remembrance. The programme includes a traditional concert, junior feis, Céilí, pub sessions and plenty of other street entertainment....

This festival includes vintage displays, trad crafts, and plenty of music, song and dance throughout the first day of the event. There is going to be some poetry and other writings being reading workshops. Day two of this event will be a dedicated family fun day and there will also be plenty of other activities for kids such as some traditional novelty sports....

Bingo, Heritage Day, Fun Soccer, Car Treasure Hunt, Duck Race, Bonny Baby, Fishing Competition....

Sligo Vintage Festival will take place at the Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown. There will be plenty to do and see including vintage vehicles, an old fire engine also many trades and crafts will be exhibited.
Something for all the family....

This 200 cycle stops over in Sligo in its long trek through the countryside starting at Enniskillen and passing through Carrick-on-Shannon on the way to Sligo on Day 1. On Day 2, it continues from Sligo, on through Manorhamiliton and Lough Melvin and finishing the 104 mile cycle in Enniskillen once more. Why not try contacting the runners of the event at Co-Operation Ireland, Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim....

The St Patricks Day pageant upholds the traditions of all great carnivals which revel in undermining, if just one day, the boundaries of authority. Street festers, face painters, green revellers and masked impersonators join in maelee of Irish compatriots, form all over the world, who flock to the celebration.
The parade in led by Saint Patrick, Irelands emblem of Christianity, while the revellers that follow display equal respect for the mythological past and ancient pagan traditions....