Sligo — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Town in Connacht, Ireland.
Served by Sligo Airport (SXL).

History

Sligo is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of 20,608 in 2022, it is the county's largest urban centre and the 24th largest in the Republic of Ireland.

Restaurants & places to go

Hooked

Irish, Burger, Chicken, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 09:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 3-4 Rockwood… · hookedsligo.ie

Indoor

Malik Restaurant

Indian, Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Asian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1 Pearse… · malikssligo.ie

Indoor

Poppadom

Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 34 O'Connell Street, Sligo · poppadom.ie

Indoor

Yu's Cuisine

Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 32 Holborn Street, Sligo · yuscuisinesligo.ie

Indoor

The Bagel Bar Coffee House

Bagel, Panini, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · thebagelbars.com

Indoor

Davis's Yeats Tavern

Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · yeatstavernrestaurant.com

Indoor

Eala Bhán

Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · ealabhan.ie

Indoor

Rugantino

Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Rockwood Parade, Sligo · rugantino.ie

Indoor

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Airports

Sligo Airport (SXL) 8.4 km to the centre

Killaspugbrone, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal

Ferry terminal · 8.9 km from the centre

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sligo Airport (SXL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sligo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Irish Rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Bus Éireann Expressway

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sligo Kayak Tours

Boat Tour