Sligo Adventure Hub

To the Waters and the Wild

www.adventuresligo.com

www.discoverireland.ie/sligo

To the Waters and the Wild From abseils to more tranquil walks spanning the length of Sligo’s majestic mountains, lakes and coastline, there are a range of adventure activities to suit outdoor junkies of all levels. So why not abandon your comfort zone and take a walk on the wild side?!

Sligo is the perfect spot for a fun and spine-tingling adventure holiday, with a plethora of water activities to enjoy, ranging from surfing to windsurfing and gravity defying kiteboarding! Beaches like Enniscrone, Easkey, Strandhill and Streedagh have become internationally renowned, and, there are several surf schools dotted around the area. Some even cater for girls only! Whatever takes your fancy, all levels of experience are catered for, so, Sligo is the perfect place for the whole family. Bring a group of friends to experience a fun and challenging adventure break.

Fully equipped licensed boats are available for deep sea fishing around the coast with an experienced skipper to guide you. Or captain your own boat, take to the waves, sail along the Atlantic coast, feel the wind in your hair and taste the salt on your skin. Exhilarating! For those who enjoy being less active there are also pleasure cruises available along the waters off the coast & on lakes, where you can sit back relax and absorb yourself in the most unspoilt views in Ireland. Deep sea dive in some of Europe’s clearest waters.

If you don’t fancy getting wet there’s plenty to do on land as well. Visit The Irish Raptor Centre and get up close and personal with the residents. How about a spot of Archery?

Or a canter on your very own horse along a beach and experience life from a different vantage point? Tee off with no queues & no hassle. Have a flutter at the Sligo races. Visit the Secret Gardens of Sligo.

When you have worked up an appetite, sample some of the finest produce you will find anywhere in Ireland, with restaurants to suit all tastes and all pockets.

The choice is endless – welcome to Sligo!

For full detailed information on everything to see and do & enjoy in Sligo please visit www.discoverireland.ie/sligo

Attractions 1

Coleman Music Centre

Ceolaras Coleman Gurteen Co. Sligo Located on the R294/R293 15km from Ballymote and Tubbercurry, 18km from (N4)Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.

Music school/visitor centre, theatre, music shop. Listen and learn traditional music! +353 71 918 2599 www.colemanirishmusic.com 2

Eagles Flying

Ballymote Co. Sligo Driving on the N17 near Ballinacarrow, just follow the signs for Eagles Flying. Visit Eagles Flying, Ireland´s largest Bird of Prey Centre.

During the highly entertaining, informative and interactive shows you can feel Eagles swooping over your head or have a hawk landing on your bare hand. +353 71 918 9310 www.eaglesflying.com 3

The Model

The Mall, Sligo Town Co. Sligo Gallery, cinema, music venue, family workshops. The Model - one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres and home to the Niland Collection, reflects the changing nature of Sligo from small market town to vibrant gateway city and cultural centre for the North West. +353 71 914 1405 www.themodel.ie

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7th Wave Surf School

Enniscrone Beach, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Surf Lessons for Adult & Kids +353 87 971 6389 +353 85 738 5399 www.surfsligo.com

5 Ewing’s Sea Angling and Boat Charters

Charters, Rosses Point Co. Sligo Located in the picturesque seaside village of Rosses Point. Sea Angling, Cruises and Charters. Sea Angling, Catch ‘n Cook trips, Inishmurray and Coney Island water taxis, Eco tourism & Sightseeing cruises, Seal watching, Kid’s Parties, Boat Charters. Stags and Hens welcome! +353 86 891 3618 www.sligoboatcharters.com

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I sland View Riding Stables

Grange, Co. Sligo Our family run horse farm in the west of Ireland specializes in beach rides in Sligo and Donegal Bay. There are ponies and horses for anybody – big or small, beginner or advanced, you will find a perfect partner here.

Located on the N15 between Sligo and Bundoran, 15km north of Sligo.

Horse riding on the beach for all. +353 71 916 6156 www.islandviewridingstables.com

For further information on riding schools in Sligo please visit www.discoverireland.ie/equestrian 7

Legginit.com

Cloch Oir Carney Co. Sligo Walking, Cycling, Running & Hiking Routes • Log your workouts • Improve your fitness by achieving your goals • Burn those calories and maintain a healthy BMI • Create routes and events, add your favourite photos • Stay motivated by sharing your progress with your friends and team players +353 71 917 3820 www.legginit.com 8

LSD Kiteboarding

Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Sligo is the top destination in Ireland for kitesurfing and the team at LSD Kiteboarding are on hand to help you get into the sport in a safe and controlled manner. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced kite boarders. +353 86 805 1390 www.lsdkiteboarding.com 9

MV Spirit

Timber Jetty The Quays Sligo Town Angling, Nature Tours, Island Hopping, Offshore Surfing, Team Building/Filming +353 86 067 5833 www.spiritadventure.net 10

North West Adventure

Ballinafad Co. Sligo Located just off the N4 between Boyle and Sligo.

White Water Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock-climbing, Hill walking and Wilderness, Camping and Teambuilding. +353 71 966 7055 +353 86 195 2663 www.northwestadventure.ie

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North West Surf School

Enniscrone Co. Sligo North West Surf School is based in Enniscrone, with perfect waves for beginner surfers. All instructors are local surfers, and therefore have an indepth knowledge of the beach and surrounding areas. +353 87 959 5556 www.nwsurfschool.com 12

Offshore Watersports

The Pier, Mullaghmore Co. Sligo Padi Dive School and Fishing Boat Charters. Learn to Scuba Dive – General and big game fishing. +353 87 6100 111 +353 85 122 8303 www.offshore.ie 13

Perfect Day Surf School

Shore Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo Located on the Beachfront, Strandhill “Come & Surf With The Original & The Best”. Strandhill’s first surf school est.1998. We like to keep our group sizes small, catering for all abilities with our unique 1:5 instructor: surfer ratio! +353 87 202 9399 +353 87 289 7462 www.perfectdaysurfing.com 14

eef Whitewater R Adventure

Enniscrone Co. Sligo Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Cycling, Hill Walking, Refreshing, Exciting, Entertaining, Fun +353 86 877 8716 www.reefwhitewateradventure.com 15

Sligo Golf Academy

Ransboro, Strandhill Co. Sligo All weather golfing facility.

Golf “Fore” Everyone, even at night time, “get a round after dark”. +353 71 912 8337 www.sligogolfacademy.com

For further information on golf clubs in Sligo please visit www.discoverireland.ie/golf 16

Sligo Yacht Club

Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Located in the village of Rosses Point, 8km from Sligo town on the R291.

Junior & adult sailing courses available. +353 71 917 7168 www.sligoyachtclub.org

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Strandhill Golf Club

Strandhill, Co. Sligo If you fancy a few holes, Strandhill golf club is one of Ireland’s under-exposed links gems. Described by Christy O’Connor Senior as “the hidden jewel of the west”, it lies between the Atlantic and Knocknarea mountain so even if your golf is bad, you’ll still be blown away by the views. +353 71 916 8725 www.strandhillgolfclub.com

For further information on golf clubs in Sligo please visit www.discoverireland.ie/golf 18

Strandhill Surf School

Beach Front, Strandhill Co. Sligo Strandhill Surf School is the centre of surfing in Strandhill, Sligo. We have a great location in a corner premises on the beachfront we run daily lessons for all ages. +353 71 916 8483 +353 87 287 0817 www.strandhillsurfschool.com 19

aterpoint Leisure W Centre & Sunset Beauty & Spa

Pier Road, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo 1.1m Pool with flume, Jacquzzi & Steam Room. Full gym with spin bikes. Sunset Beauty & Spa has Rasul, Monsoon Shower & Salt Grotto in Thermal Area Plus a range of massage available. +353 96 369 99 Sunset Spa +353 96 360 88 www.waterpoint.ie www.sunsetspa.ie

Food And Drink Bella Vista Bar & Bistro & Waves fine dining restaurant

Shore Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo Restaurant which will provide value meals with surfing/golfing lessons.

Packed lunches available on request. +353 71 91 222 22 www.bellavista.ie

The Strand Bar

Strandhill, Co. Sligo Just ten minutes drive from Sligo, close to the airport and one of Europe’s most magnificent surfing beaches, this well-known bar has a big welcoming turf fire, cosy snugs and friendly staff. +353 71 916 8140

Tobergal Lane Café

Tobergal Lane, Sligo Town Co. Sligo With a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, mouth-watering menu and exciting events calendar Tobergal Lane Cafe certainly has much to offer the Sligo visitor. +353 71 914 6599 www.tobergallanecafe.ie

Trá Bán Restaurant

Cruckawn House 3* B&B

Ballymote Road, Tubbercurry Co. Sligo 0.5 kilometer from sign in town centre off N17 - Sligo/Galway road on R294 Ballymote/Boyle, Cruckawn House is a modern two story detached award winning family home, with a choice of activity including walking at nearby Lough Talt. +353 71 918 5188 +353 86 819 4049 www.sligotourism.com/cruckawn

Above Strand Bar Strandhill, Co. Sligo Fine dining restaurant boasting spectacular ocean views. The restaurant is a favourite among local based celebrities including Westlife’s Shane Filan who claims: “Trá Bán is the best restaurant in Ireland”.

4 * Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo

+353 71 912 8402 www.trabansligo.ie

+353 71 914 0008 www.activitynorthwest.com www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-sligo

The Venue Bar and Restaurant

Seashore House 3* B&B & Self-Catering

Top Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo Choose the Venue as your Venue!

Superb Atlantic views & well known locally for good food. Group tours especially welcome. Easy coach parking available. +353 71 916 8167 www.thevenuestrandhill.ie

Accommodation

Ballincar, Rosses Point Road Co. Sligo Luxurious 4* Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo.

Off Ballina Rd (N59) Lissduff, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo Located 50 metres from the sea, 12 km from Sligo, 4km from ballisodare off the N59. Attractive home, conservator/ Dining room overlooking Knocknarea Mountain, Ox Mountains, Ballisodare bay, Tennis Court, Seashore walks, Birdwatching facility. +353 71 916 7827 +353 86 222 4842 www.seashoreguests.com

4* Castle Dargan GolfHotel & Wellness Resort

4 * Sligo Park Hotel, Health & Leisure Club

+353 71 911 8080 www.castledargan.com

+353 71 919 0400 www.leehotels.com

Ballygawley, Co. Sligo 4* Resort, Darren Clarke Golf Course & Icon Spa. Luxury Hotel, Apartments & Self Catering. The perfect base for Adventure holidays in Sligo.

4* Clarion Hotel

Clarion Road, Co. Sligo Luxurious 4* Clarion Hotel & Essence Spa. +353 71 911 9000 www.clarionhotelsligo.com

4 *Cromleach Lodge Hotel & Ciúnas Spa

Lough Arrow, Castlebaldwin Co. Sligo Signposted from Castlebaldwin Village on the N4. Luxurious 4* Cromleach Lodge Hotel & Ciúnas Spa. +353 71 916 5155 www.cromleach.com

Pearse Road, Co. Sligo Set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Sligo town Atlantic Adventure Breaks: packages include horse riding on the beach, surfing or seaweed bath.

Getting Here Bus Eireann +353 71 916 0066 www.buseireann.ie

Iarnrod Eireann – Irish Rail Network +353 71 916 9888 www.irishrail.ie

Sligo Airport

Strandhill, Co. Sligo Located only 10 minutes from Sligo Town Short flights from Dublin to Sligo return. For the fastest way to Sligo, fly from Dublin Airport with a journey time of just 40 minutes..fares from just €29.99 one way. +353 71 916 8280 www.sligoairport.com

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North West Adventure

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North West Surf School

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Offshore Watersports

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Perfect Day Surf School

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Reef Whitewater Adventure

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Sligo Golf Academy

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Sligo Yacht Club

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