Although Sligo is a city, having a charter and two cathedrals, it is locally, and affectionately, known as Sligo Town. The name Sligo is thought to mean ‘Shelly place’, although some say that it might derive from ‘Sli’ meaning route, as from earliest times Sligo was strategically placed. This was always an area abounding in shellfish of all kinds, and bucket loads of shells were removed when foundations for the town’s buildings were laid. When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Where: starts from the Tourist Information Office,Temple Street What time: 11a.m. Duration  of Tour: 2hrs. Tour will include places of Historical, Musical, Sporting and Cultural Interest Join when you wish, Leave when you wish!... Similar posts

David O’Doherty, the 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist, the current number one ranked person called David O’Doherty on Google, the 2008 if.com (formerly Perrier) Award winner comes to the Hawk’s Well with a tiny keyboard and a brand new show. Uplifting! Hilarious! Surprising! Profound! Really, really stupid! At the very least, it will be some of these things. “A tiny keyboard and a giant talent.” The List, Edinburgh “We barely had time to close our mouths before we were laughing again.” - The Age, Melbourne David O’Doherty//Thursday 27th May//8pm//€18 | €16 conc... Similar posts

No Place Like Dome is a gathering of like minded people. Friends, artists and performers come together to make an enjoyable and memorable outdoor community driven event. providing a stage for both patrons and performers to express themselves. Line up includes: Dirty Epics, The Hot Sprockets, The Last Tycoons, Autuban, Scarecrow Disco, Miracle Bell, Saccade, Funzo, Hitman,Lord, Clockwork Noise, Fiach, The Fallen Drakes, Lisa McLaughlin, N.C. Lawlor, and much more. Visit ndlp.ie for further info. Weekend camping tickets cost just €79.50 Please note, this is a self sufficient event, bring all you need and take it all home with you!... Similar posts

Duke Special is a Belfast artist with an unique sound, often referred to as “vaudeville.” His songs are shaped by an omnipresent piano, harps, brass, strings and—his trademark on stage—an old gramophone. The result are very romantic and passionate little hymns with the Duke’s soft vocals. Since the release of Songs From The Deep Forest, Duke Special has toured across Ireland, the UK and Europe. From headlining a packed-to-the-rafters Shepherds Bush Empire in London to stage diving at Electric Picnic, hosting five nights back-to-back at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall to appearing as a special guest performer at the Cannes Film Festival, being twice nominated for the Choice Music Prize for Album of the year, Duke Special has come further than he ever imagined he might. Duke... Similar posts

Wow. We’ve been following this story online over the past few weeks and are slightly estatic to see that Cohen has confirmed a date, July 31st at Lissadell House, County Sligo.  Cohen is a notorious fan of the poet W.B. Yeats who wrote many times about Lissadell and Sligo in his poetry. Hotpress broke the story on Saturday which quickly spread online. Tickets for his gigs on other dates of his tour are looking quite steep so we’ll have to start saving! Leonard Cohen//July 31st//Lissadell House//... Similar posts

The Sligo New Music Festival returns to The Model from 16th – 18th April 2010 with the early, ground-breaking music of Gavin Bryars, including his classic works The Sinking of the Titanic and Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet. Gavin Bryars will be in Sligo for the festival, and will participate in a public discussion about his work over the weekend. Bryars’ long-term collaborators The Smith Quartet will be the guest ensemble for the festival, coming to Sligo from London for the event. Leading Irish improvising duo Morla — saxophonist Seán Óg and guitarist Simon Jermyn — will provide another counterpoint to the programme. Performing alongside The Smith Quartet for Bryars’ Jesus Blood, Morla and The Smiths will also perform a major new work for sextet composed by the duo.... Similar posts

April 16th is National Music Day -Yngve & The Innocent play Barry’s of Grange following the release of their latest EP. Have a listen anseo.... Similar posts

The So Sligo Food & Cultural Festival kicks off this week across Sligo town and County combining the very best ingredients and creating festival that will, well, it’ll knock your socks off. Stunning scenery, lively street entertainment, farmers market and foraging trails, food demonstrations with world class chefs, competitions so you can show off a little , and all of this at really really good family friendly rates. SÓ Sligo 2010. So Sligo Festival//March 19th-21st// Venues & restaurants around Sligo... Similar posts

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is delighted to announce the return of the An Post Tour of Sligo 2010 on Sunday 9th May. Cycling legend, Sean Kelly is the ambassador for the An Post Cycle Series and An Post Tour of Sligo is delighted that he will be coming to Sligo to participate in the event. It will be a wonderful occasion for local and visiting cycling enthusiasts to have an opportunity to cycle alongside living cycling legend Sean Kelly, so get on your bike and be part of An Post Tour of Sligo 2010! Full details here> Sun May 9th//Sligo... Similar posts

A festival to celebrate life through music, cinema, theatre, sport and comedy in an alcohol and drug-free environment with something for everybody. The first ever Lovin’ Life Festival sets out to show that it is possible to have fun and enjoy festival activities without alcohol or drugs, though it is not an anti-drink festival. It is for anybody looking for a different way of socialising, including those in recovery from or struggling with addiction or dealing with somebody in their lives who is addicted, or anybody who wants to experience a festival without the necessary inclusion of alcohol. There will be seminars all week; fun sporting events, entertainment each night, including a film festival showing some classic addiction movies, a comedy show, an alcohol and drug free... Similar posts

Come dance and be dazzled to sounds of jazz and swing, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Dress in the glamour 1920s-1950s and party the night away to live tunes and vintage sounds on the gramophone decks. Proceeds in aid of The Hope Foundation, Children’s Street Project, Calcutta and the Love and Hope Centre (HIV & Aids), Kenya Shuttle bus from Sligo via Strandhill to Temple House (spaces limited) - contact 086 1572285 Tickets €25 plus optional donation Temple House Ball//March 27th// Full Details... Similar posts

Túcan Paddy’s day Party, Early show live@ McGarrigles, Doors 2.30pm. This will be Túcans first gig of 2010 after taking a well earned break in Jan and then recording in Feb. The band will be unveiling new sections to the 4 piece live set @ their first gig in Mc Garrigles in since 2007.. Its gonna be one hell of party this Paddy’s day! Tickets are on sale sat 20th FEB from for Melody Maker 071 9161070, Third wave music and McGarrigles bar.. Tickets are 10 (exc. handling charge), Get your tickets early because there is a limited tickets available. If ticket is purchased free into rest of the days music in McGarrigles. Listen to Túcan on Myspace. RSVP the event on Facebook. Túcan//McGarrigles//March 17th//2.3pm... Similar posts

Red Brick House play McGarrigles on Tuesday 16th March.  Described in Hot Press as, “A band that blends quality with some unapologetic commercialism” It’s the perfect mix for those who want to hear some quality homegrown indie rock and those who just want to dance. The group is made up of Sligo’s own Patrick Leydon, Les Finan, Peter Murray and Danny Young. All four are promising a truly epic night in the legendary venue that is McGarrigles – The only place you want to be on the night before Paddy’s day. Expect the usual favourites “Daydream” and “In My Head” as well as a host of new material which showcases a heavier riff-driven sound.Special Guests on the night are the up-and-coming ‘Feedback’ – the incendiary... Similar posts

By Richard Wakely in association with Project Arts Centre Choreographer Fearghus Ó Conchúir made Niche in Dublin at the tail-end of Ireland’s building boom. In the gloom that followed, Niche celebrates our ability to work together and adapt to new circumstances. In this tour, Niche continues to adapt offering each audience a tailor-made show: for each performance, local dancers will join the international cast of Niche, bringing a new flavour to the work. The result is Open Niche. “Ó Conchúir’s theme is universal and his thoughtful choreography is robust enough to take any number of readings, whatever the context.” The IrishTimes Workshops: There is an opportunity for a group to work with Fearghus Ó Conchúir in the week leading up to the show. If you are... Similar posts

Kevin McAleer has inspired a whole generation of Irish and UK comedians, from Stewart Lee to David O’Doherty, but he is still churning out fresh original material and stunning live performances like a spring chicken on acid. Word is out that his latest 2010 vision of reality is his most hilarious show yet, and the crowds are flocking nationwide and beyond, to witness a living Irish comedy legend at the very height of his craft. Come and join them. “Probably the best piece of standup that I have ever seen” Stewart Lee “Absolutely breath-taking… McAleer’s show is as near to comedy perfection as it gets” Dallas Morning News Kevin McAleer//March 5th//8pm//The Hawk’s Well Theatre... Similar posts

Reported in this week’s Hotpress as well as the Irish Independent, plans are a foot for a new music festival on the grounds of Temple House in Ballymote, County Sligo “There are so many festivals on the Irish calendar, it takes a very creative title to make new additions stand out. So how about Sligo’s first “electric micro-music festival”? The event is the brainchild of Roderick and Helena Perceval at Ballymote’s Temple House, and will include music, poetry, holistic therapies, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets and a host of activities. There’s a dedicated children’s team too.”                                                                              Irish Independents Top Ten... Similar posts

Local companies, organisations and entrepreneurs in the Northwest are signing up rapidly to the Enterprise & Innovation Week at IT Sligo which runs from 22 – 25 February 2010.  A listing of all events, which are free of charge, is available on here. The Enterprise & Innovation Week’s Programme formally launches in the Innovation Centre, IT Sligo on Monday 22 February. Danny McCoy, Director General IBEC will launch the week long programme which showcases IT Sligo’s support for enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurs.  The programme was developed in partnership with Sligo’s County Development Board, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Western Development Commission. Keynote speakers include Larry Farrell, leading US author and expert on entrepreneurship, who on his... Similar posts

You are cordially invited to the opening of ‘ COLLABORATIVE  PORTRAITURE ‘ an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Sarah Stevens and Mary-Kate Dolan tomorrow, Thursday 18th February at 3pm in  Teach Bán Artists Gallery, Drumcliffe, Co Sligo. The Collaborative Portrait Project is an artist-led project generated by Sarah Stevens. The intention of this project was not to work creatively to someone with learning disabilities, but to address a need.  This project also attempts to ask how someone who is very good at art but also has learning disabilities can realise their potential. What can be learnt from this experience? The work made in The Collaborative Project will be exhibited in February at Teach ban Nua Gallery, Sligo.  Opening on 18th February. Collaborative... Similar posts

Join Open Coffee Sligo for a networking event Wed 24th Feb, 6.30-7.30pm at the Innovation Centre, IT Sligo Enterprise & Innovation Week will run from the 22nd to the 25th of February 2010 at The Innovation Centre, (formerly the BIC). The Innovation Centre has invited Open Coffee Sligo and Northwest Connects to participate. This free, casual networking event will be held on the Wednesday, 24th of February from 6.30-7.30pm at The Hub (in the Innovation Centre, 1st floor). Refreshments will be served. After the networking event the attendees will go to A0005 in the IT’s main building to see Sean Gallagher from Smart Homes on Dragon’s Den. This is an open event, no need to register. The whole week is packed with talks and events. Visit IT Sligo Innovation Week for more... Similar posts

Netnakisum are an all female quartet from Vienna in Austria. The group have been hailed by the press as mistresses of sheer musicianship who are great fun and a mixture of classical and world music. When they take the stage, hips and bright-coloured Dirndls ( Austrian national dress) swing. Tradition flirts with the erotic, where the over the top use of traditional costume is a flippant take on widespread conservative mentality. But provocation is not their business, nor their intention. The use of costumes highlights their way of playing with the old fashioned and the contemporary. Netnakisum (the German word for “traditional musician”, spelled backwards) reverse themselves and the audience’s expectations – not only through wordplay and striking scenery:... Similar posts