WELCOME, FÁILTE TO SLIGO

FESTIVALS & EVENTS 2011-2012

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WELCOME TO SLIGO

Sligo, our hometown, where a warm welcome and good times await you, it will come as no surprise that Sligo has a calendar crammed with a range of vibrant festivals and events. The highest calibre of international, national and local artists grace Sligo venues in a sparkling series of arts and cultural events throughout the year.

So check out What’s On Sligo’s events calendar and ensure that your visit coincides with a festival for a truly memorable trip.

Shane, Mark and Kian

HOME OF WESTLIFE

FEIS SHLIGIGHSligo Town March 26 – April 20Irish Dancing. English Verse Speaking, Comortaisi Gaeilge, Traditional Music, Classical Music and Drama.www.feis-shligigh.ie

SLIGO NEW MUSIC FESTIVALThe Model, Sligo TownApril 16 -17

Ian Wilson,Director, with special guests Australian musicians – electric guitarist and soundscape artist extraordinaire Oren Ambarchi and one of the world’s leading recorder players, Genevieve Lacey. www.themodel.ie

SOUTH SLIGO SPRING WALKING FESTIVALSouth Co Sligo April 09 -10The annual South Sligo Spring Walking Festival Lough Talt and the Ox Mountains.www.oxmountain.com

FEIS CEOILSligo Town April 25 - 28Established in 1903, it has a proud tradition of fostering a love of the arts in Sligo and throughout Ireland.www.sligofeisceoil.ie

SLIGO MYTHS AND LEGENDS SCHOOLApril 29 – 01 MayLearn about our Myths & Legends through storytelling and theatre. www.lughzone.ie

CEILIURADH AN EARRAIGH GURTEENApril 30 - 02 May This traditional music festival to celebrate Spring and the ancient Bealtine Festival brings to one venue the cream of traditional music performers in Ireland today.www.colemanirishmusic.com

DRUMCLIFFE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVALDrumcliffe Church April 30 - May 02Key performers The Vogler Quartet.For classical aficionados - the emerging talents of Ireland perform alongside long established names on the International chamber music scene. www.sligoarts.ie

MARCH / APRIL 2011

COS COS SEAN NOS DANCE FESTIVALRathcormac, Drumcliffe May 06 - 08The Festival promotes the oldest of our Irish art forms through workshops, concerts, ceili, sessions in dance, music, singing, lilting, storytelling, bodhran and bones. www.coscos.ie

THE SCOTTISH CONNECTIONSligo Town, May 06 - 08A Gaelic culture and Columban/ island monasticism encouraged migration, specially literary, on the sea-routes of the Northwest and Scotland. www.sligofieldclub.ie

AN POST TOUR OF SLIGO Sligo & Environs May 08

Get on your bike!. The Hazelwood Family Spin 10km;The Lough Gill Circuit - 60 km andThe Ox Mountain Challenge- 160km www.sligosportandrecreation.ie

OX MIDWEEK WALKSMay 18 - 20 Enniscronewww.ceol-na-mara.com

SLIGO RACESSligo Town, May 1 Sunday Flat and National Hunt Racingwww.countysligoraces.com

SLIGO RACESSligo Town, May 23 Monday (E) Flat and National Hunt Racingwww.countysligoraces.com

WRITER’S RETREAT THE CREATIVE WRITER’S WORKSHOP / FICTION WRITINGMarkree Castle, CollooneyMay 23 - 26Residential Writer’s Retreat with Irene Graham. Exploring the inner creativity, story creation and fiction writing using right-brain/left-brain learning techniques and exercises. www.thecreativewritersworkshop.com

FLEADH CHEOIL CHONTAE SHLIGIGHStrandhill, June 03 - 05This year’s Sligo County Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Stranhdill.www.comhaltas.ie

THE ANNUAL RIVERSTOWN VINTAGE FESTIVALRiverstown, June 04 - 05Saturday for vintage enthusiasts. Sunday is the ever popular Children’s Day which features bouncy castles, face painting and lots more. www.sligofolkpark.com

MAY / JUNE 2011

TEMPLE HOUSE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALBallymote June 10 - 12The three day music and arts extravaganza will see over 80 acts perform on three stages with an eclectic line-up of music including alternative & indie rock, reggae, funk, blues, soul, dance, roots, folk, trad, electro and rock & roll.www.templehousefestival.com

SLIGO SET DANCING WEEKENDCo Sligo, June 10 -12Weekend of Set Dancing and Workshops. For more Information contact:Helen Kilgallon:Email: hkilgallen1@gmail.com

FIREBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPRosses Point, June 11 - 24Sligo Yacht Club will host the Fireball World Championship. Racing takes place over two weeks,11- 17: International Championship. 19 June - 24 June:World Championship.www.sligoyachtclub.org

ROSSES POINT SHANTY AND SEAFARING FESTIVAL Rosses Point, June 17 - 19A mix of great atmosphere, music song, poetry and performances bring this seaside village to life.www.rossespointshanty.com

CELTIC FRINGE FESTIVALGrange June 24 - 26This festival will retell the fascinating story of the Spanish Armada of 1588 in Sligo, through music, song, dance, drama, gourmet & maritime events.www.celticfringefestival.com

PADDY KILLORAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALBallymote, June 25 - 27Commemorates the memory and legacy of Paddy KIilloran and his contemporaries. Concerts, workshops in Fiddle; Flute; Whistle; Concertina; bango and singing. Session trail and lots more. www.comhaltas.ie

WRITERS STUDIO / THE CREATIVE WRITER’S WORKSHOP / WORK-IN-PROGRESSMarkree Castle, Collooney, June 27 - 30Day Work-in-Progress Writers’ Studio in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside. Facilitated by Irene Graham, founder of The Creative Writer’s Workshop (1991) and Author of The Memoir Writing Workbook, the Writers’ Studio allows advanced writers time to develop their writing while benefiting from private Story Consultations and daily group workshops on The Art of Language in Story Writing.www.thecreativewritersworkshop.com

SLIGO RACESSligo Town, June 28 Tuesday(E) Flat and National Hunt Racing

www.countysligoraces.com

MAY / JUNE 2011

BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOLGurteen June 27 - July 01

World and Irish champions conduct a series of workshops. Top class bodhran tuition by internationally renowned championship winners, including lectures, lessons, sessions and concert. www.colemanbodhran.com

FLEADH CHONNACHT 2011 Ballymote, July 01 - 03

Oíche Gaelach with bi-lingual quiz; A lecture on musical heritage; Launch of a CD, “”Sligo Songs””; Concert; Céilí with “”Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band””; Singing Club. Music competitions will take place from 10.00am.

Tel: +353 86 3650536 E-mail: doddym@live.ie

CAIRDE SUMMER FESTIVALSligo Town, July 02 - 09A week of music, dance, theatre, children events, visual art, spoken word, street art and spectacle.www.cairdefestival.com

SLIGO STAGES RALLYCo Sligo, July 09Sligo Stages Rally in its 30th Year,this year takes place on Saturday July 09. As one of Sligo’s major

sporting events, it annually attracts large numbers of competitors and spectators to the region. Moving the event to a Saturday for 2011 will bring an additional social aspect to the weekend’s sporting festivities.www.connachtmotorclub.com

SLIGO RACESSligo Town, July 10 Sunday

Flat and National Hunt Racing

www.countysligoraces.com

SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOLSouth Co Sligo, July 10 - 16Classes and Workshops; Set Dancing Daily; Lectures; Recitals; & Sean Nos Dancing.www.sssschool.org

SLIGO JAZZ SUMMER SCHOOL 2011Sligo Town, July 19 -24A unique festival of jazz, combining education, inspiration and entertainment for musicans of all ages.www.sligojazz.ie

COOLANEY SUMMER FESTIVALCoolaney, July 22 - 24A celebration of Coolaney’s rural Heritage through music, arts, sports.www.coolaneydevco.ie

JULY /AUGUST 2011

YEATS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOLSligo Town July 23 - August 05If Yeats may be studied in an international context, he is best studied in Ireland, the country of his deepest attachment - and within Ireland, in Sligo, where he commemorated the landscape in his poetry. www.yeats-sligo.com

BALLYMOTE HERITAGE WEEKENDBallymote, July 29 - August 01Official opening on Friday night with lectures delivered each night. Other activities include daily trips to historical and ancient places of interest. Tel: +353 71 91 83 380

SLIGO MYTHS AND LEGENDS SCHOOLSligo Town July 29 – 31Learn about our myths & Legends through storytelling and theatre. www.lughzone.ie

JAMES MORRISON 19th TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALRiverstown, July 31 - August 02Commemorates the musical genius of Sligo fiddler James Morrison and his contemporaries, through concert, street ceilis, workshops, symposium and continuous sessions. This festival is one of Ireland’s most popular traditional music events. www.morrison.ie

CARMEL GUNNING INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOLSligo Town, August 01 - 05

Music and singing tuition daily.Classes in tin whistle, flute, fiddle, bodhran banjo, mandolin, traditional guitar and traditional singing. Evening entertainment - pub sessions, music and singing recitals, singers night, lecture and irish music forum, tutors concert, ceili and farewell session. Info: Carmel Gunning, Director Tel: + 353 87 625 0454 E-mail: carmgunning@gmail.com

BLACK PIG FESTIVAL Enniscrone, August 04 - 08

The festival parade, followed by the black pig warriors, and street entertainment. There’s something for everyone!www.blackpigfestival.com

SLIGO RACESSligo Town, August 3 (E) August 4 Thurs (E) Ladies Day

Sligo Town, August 16 (E) Flat and National Hunt Racing.www.countysligoraces.com

JULY /AUGUST 2011

TUBBERCURRY OLD FAIR DAY FESTIVALTubbercurry, August 05 - 10Meet Old Friends and Make New Ones at one of the longest established Old Fair days in IrelandEvents during the festival include street entertainment; open air bands,bouncy castles and lots more. Info: email: tubbercurryoldfair festival@gmail.compadraicneary@eircom.netTel: + 353 87 955 8441

LE MARCHÉ DE FRANCE EUROPEAN MARKETTubbercurry August 10thLe Marché de France European Market will transform the Main Street into a vibrant meeting place during Tubbercurry Fair. A large variety European style market.www.frencheuropeanmarket.ie

SLIGO HERITAGE WEEKCOUNTY FOCUSAugust 20th - 28thA Celebration of Sligo`s naturally, built and cultural heritage. www.heritageweek.ie

WRITER’S RETREAT/THE CREATIVE WRITER’S WORKSHOP/MEMOIR WRITINGMarkree Castle, CollooneyAugust 21th - 24th

4 Day Residential Memoir Writing Retreat facilitated by Irene Graham, Author of The Memoir Writing Workbook. www.thecreativewritersworkshop.com

THE WARRIORS RUN FESTIVALStrandhill, August 27thThis unique event takes its participants 15km to the top of Knocknarea Mountain around the megalithic cairn of Queen Maeve of Connacht. Athletes must cross grass, heather and loose gravel surfaces as well as tackling a 600ft incline. There is also a Fun Warriors Walk, live music and street entertainment.www.warriorsfestival.com

COLEMAN TRADITIONAL FESTIVALGurteen, 26th-28th August Commemorates the great fiddle player, Michael Coleman, who was born in Knockgrania, Killavil in 1891 and died in New York in 1945. www.colemanirishmusic.com

GURTEEN AGRICULTURAL AND HORSE SHOWLisacheen Farm, GurteenAugust 28th Weather permitting From show jumping to equestrian events, to dog show, vintage machinery display, and traditional potato picking. Fun for all the family.Tel: +353 71 9182158

MULLAGHMORE HARVEST SHOW DONKEY DERBYMullaghmore, August 28thStep back in time to this fabulous fishing village and enjoy Donkey race & ride, interesting stalls, and games from your youth!Info: email: pierheadreception@eircom.net

JULY /AUGUST 2011

100th BELTRA SHOWSeptember 03Come and join us celebrate our 100th Show! Sheep Section, Dog Trials, Poultry, Dog Show, Baking, Flower arranging, Vegetables, Fancy Dress, Arts & Crafts, Bonny Baby Competition,Gundog Champion, All Ireland Baking Challenge. Launch of Beltra Centenary Book.Info: Martin Tel: +353719166061 or +353872572920

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDSeptember 19 - 21Founded back in 1908. The Sligo branch will host the National Conference for the first time in 2011. www.theclassicalworld.com

SLIGO TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND ROSSES POINTRosses Point, September 30 – October 02Sligo Traditional Singers Circle host this weekend in Rosses Point, a combination of singing sessions, lectures and field trips. The festivities will be centred around the Yeats Country Hotel Spa and Leisure Club. www.sligotradsingers.ie

SLIGO FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSICThe Model, September 29 - 02 October

An excellent programme of concerts, talks, workshops and masterclasses. www.sligobaroquefestival.com

SLIGO RACESSeptember 28Flat and National Hunt Racingwww.countysligoraces.com

SLIGO OKTOBERFESTSligo TownSeptember 30 – 02 October

A major line up of both local and national artistswww.sligotourism.ie

ANNUAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL & THE BALLINTOGHER ANNUAL FEISOctober 21-30Commemorating John Egan Flute Player. Fred Finn Branch CCEInfo: Teresa McCormack +353719164250www.homepage.eircom.net/~fredfinn/

SLIGO LIVESligo TownOctober 26-31A national festival celebrating traditional, roots and acoustic music. Sligo Live Sessions, has carved out a niche as one of the most relaxed, intimate and enjoyable music festivals in Ireland. www.sligolive.ie

SLIGO MYTHS AND LEGENDS SCHOOLOctober 28-30Learn about our myths & Legends through storytelling and theatrewww.lughzone.ie

SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2011

CEOL NA SAMHNA TUBBERCURRYNovember 11 - 13From concerts, to workshops, singing sessions, ceili and lots more, its all happening in Tubbercurry home of Traditional MusicInfo:Jim Tel: + 35386 8105468 Michael Tel: +35386 8201500

SLIGO INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVALNovember 10 - 13Music & Singing - Worldwide Choirs attending the event. Competitions for mixed choirs - Male voice- Female voice- Madrigals - Sacred Music- Folksongs- Youth choirs - Gospel choirs - Barbershop. Concerts - Competitions - Cabaret - Street & Pub singing - Church services.www.sligochoralfest.org

SANTATOWN, SLIGO FOLK PARK, RIVERSTOWNSanta’s Village Grotto at the Sligo Folk Park. See the spectacular display of Christmas lights. www.sligofolkpark.com

SLIGO CHRISTMAS MARKETSDecemberChestnuts roasting on open fires! Entertainment galore, a sumptuous Food Village, arts and crafts, stocking fillers, a lively atmosphere is promised.

NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2011

The Outsider Feb - 5 June 2011 @ The Model, Sligo TownThis major survey exhibition of Jack B Yeats promises to bring many of his great masterpieces together for the first time in almost 40 years. Curator, Brian O’Doherty, works from Yeats late expressionist phase will be included alongside his more local, political works of the 1920’s. www.themodel.ie

JACK.B.YEATSEXHIBITION

is located on the first floor of No. 4 Castle Street, a listed Victorian building in the heart of Sligo. The gallery hosts monthly exhibitions which are open to the public from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. In addition to our exhibition calendar we present an extensive collection of fine art limited edition print and sculpture by Irish artists. www.hamiltongallery.ie

HAMILTONGALLERY

Tubbercurry Golf Club All BH weekends are open. www.tubbercurrygolfclub.com County Sligo Golf Club June 4-12 www.countysligogolfclub.ieStrandhill Golf Club for info on Open Week contact pro shop Tel: +353 71 9168725 or web: www.strandhillgc.comBallymote Golf Club June 18-26 www.ballymotegolfclub.ieEnniscrone Golf Club June 20-24 www.enniscronegolfclub.comCastle Dargan Golf Club July 1-10 www.castledargan.com

TEE OFF

West of Ireland 2011 ChampionshipCounty Sligo Golf Club, Rosses PointApril 22-26

Mens Interprovincals County Sligo Golf Club, Rosses PointJuly 19-21

Home Internationals County Sligo Golf Club, Rosses Point August 10-12

West Coast Challenge, 72 hole Stableford Golf Competition played over the 4 links of EnniscroneStrandhill, Bundoran, Donegal.September 5-9

Cara Mara 2011 County Sligo Golf Club, Rosses PointSeptember 6-7countysligogolfclub.com

SPORTINGFIXTURESwww.sligorovers.comwww.sligogaa.iewww.sligorfc.ie

TRADITIONAL MUSICSUNDAYSFureys Pub, Sligo Town 9.30 p.m. Tel: +353 7191 43825

Donaghys, Sligo Town10pmTel: +353 71 916 2417

MONDAYSThe Harp Tavern, Sligo Town 9.30 p.m. Tel: + 35371 9142473

TUESDAYSShoot the Crows, Sligo Town

WEDNESDAYSView Bar, Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo Town June/July/Aug 9pmTel: + 35371 9194300

Shoot the Crows, Sligo Town

THURSDAYSEarleys Pub, Sligo Town Tel: + 353719142171

Killorans, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo Summer onlyTel: +353 71 9185111

Kennedys Bar, Sligo Town Summer onlyTel: +35371 916 1250

McGarrigles, Sligo TownSummer onlyTel: +353 71 9171193

FRIDAYSBrennan’s Pub, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo 1st of every month

Roisin Dubh, Gurteen, Co SligoTel: +35371 9182100

Ellens Pub, Maugherow, Co Sligo6pmTel: +353719163761

Durkins, Ballinacarrow, Co SligoTel: 353 87 648 9057

Foleys Bar, Sligo TownTel: +353 71 9142381

SATURDAYSFoleys Bar, Sligo TownTel: +353 71 9142381

1st May Sunday23rd May Monday (E)28th June Tuesday (E)10th July Sunday3rd August Wednesday (E)4th August Thursday Ladies Day (E) – A chance for the human fillies to go on parade in high fashion and amazing hats. Careful you don’t get too distracted from the serious business of racing. Check www.sligotourism for fringe events.16th August Tuesday (E)28th September Wednesday(E) -evening event (all others are afternoon)

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2011 SLIGORACING

SLIGO AT A GLANCE

Yeats Winter SchoolJanuary 27-29 A weekend of relaxation, lectures and a tour of Yeats Country.www.yeats-sligo.com

WESTERN DRAMA FESTIVAL Tubbercurry, March 2- 10

The 69th Western Drama Festivaltakes place in St. Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry. www.adci.ie

Saint Patricks Day Parade, Sligo March 17Parade Commences in Sligo Town at 12 noon Ballinfad 1 pm Grange 2 pm Ballymote 3.30 pmAclare 4 pm

SÓ SLIGO FOOD FESTIVAL Sligo Town March 16 - 20 From the World Irish Stew Championship to the allure of dining by the sea and surf, the streets of Sligo will come alive with a spectacular carnival and live traditional music. www.sosligo.com

2012 AT A GLANCE

Sligo Airport Strandhill, Co SligoLocated only 10 minutes from Sligo TownTwice daily service from Dublin to Sligo. Journey time just 40 minutes.Tel: +353719168280www.sligoairport.com

Iarnrod Eireann – Irish Rail Network Tel: + 353719169888 www.irishrail.ie

Bus EireannTel: +353719160066www.buseireann.ie

GETTING HERECULTURAL SLIGOCultural Sligo is a lively, attractive combination of contempary and traditional theatres and art centres.

Yeats Grave, Drumcliffe ChurchNobel Laureate William Butler Yeats is buried in Drumcliffe.

The Model Home of the Niland Collection one of Ireland¹s most unique cultural spaces, the Model’s acclaimed contemporary art programme features several major exhibitions of noted national and international contemporary artists. www.themodel.ie

Yeats Memorial Building 19th century red brick building, the home of the Sligo Yeats Society promoting the Yeats Heritage. www.yeats-sligo.com

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company A professional ensemble based at The Factory Performance Space. www.blueraincoat.com

Coleman Music CentreGurteen centre for the enjoyment, further understanding and learning of traditional music and Irish culture that includes a visitor centre, archive and traditional cottage. www.colemanirishmusic.com

Hawk’s Well Theatrethe theatre is one of the oldest regional theatres in the country and still remains as alive and as active in the Irish arts scene as ever. www.hawkswell.com

Sligo County Museum is divided between a Yeats collection and an accumulation of local artefacts and geological samples. www.sligococo.ie

Sligo Heritage & Genealogy Trace your Roots @ Sligo Heritage & Genealogy offers a comprehensive genealogical service to people tracing their County Sligo roots from all over the world. www.sligoroots.com

Sligo Gaiety 12 Screen MultiplexSligo Town www.gaietysligo.com

Every Saturday 9a.m. to 1 p.m.Venu: IT Sligo Car Park, Ballinode

A wide range of fresh produce is available including: Fish, vegetables,organic fruit and meat, health foods, free range eggs, artisan cheese, honey and bee products, speciality breads, teas, coffee and home baking. To become a stall holder contact: +35371 91 47007

FARMERS MARKET

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26th-31st October 201126th-31st October 2011

Ireland’s Premier Folk, Roots & Indie Music Festival

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CHECK OUT SLIGO’S ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES…Eagles Flying, BallymoteTel: +353 7191 89310Web: www.eaglesflying.com

Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill Tel: +353 7191 68686Web: www.voya.ie

Waterpoint, EnniscroneTel: +353 7196 36999Web: www.waterpoint.ie

Kilcullens Hot Sea Water & Seaweed Baths, EnnscroneTel: +353 7196 36238Web: www.kilcullensseaweedbaths.com

Swingle Tree Carriage Tours, Grange Tel: +353 7191 66156Web: www.islandviewridingstables.com/driving

Woodville Farm, Strandhill Road (group bookings) Tel: +353 7191 62741

Hullabaloo, Sligo Townpainting pottery fun for all the familyTel: +353 7191 47528Web: www.rulabula.ie

Funny Bones, Children’s Acitvity Centre, ColooneyTel: +353 7191 47528Web: www.funnybones.ie

Happy Days, Indoor Play Centre, Sligo TownTel: +353 7191 35115Web: www.happydayssligo.ie

Ancient Sites: Ballymote Castle; Sligo Abbey; Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetry; Creevykeel Court Tomb; Carrowkeel; Drumcliffe Church, Round Tower & High Cross; Maeve’s CairnFor more info on all sites log on to www.sligotourism.ie

Adventure Sligo To the Waters and the Wild! From abseils to walks, 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! www.adventuresligo.com

Rose of Innisfree Tour BoatTake a cruise to the ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’ aboard the Rose of Innisfree Tour Boat www.roseofinnisfree.com

EquestirianFancy a headlong gallop in the white Atlantic foam or a trek in the wilderness, the terrain will vary from long empty beaches to moors, forest trails, mountain paths and lakeshores. Check out Sligo’s Equestirian Centres www.sligotourism.ie

AccomodationTo book accommodation call the Tourist Information Office +353 7191 61201