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Coleman Heritage Centre ¦ Golf club ¦ Bird Sanctuary ¦ Riding Stables ¦ Activity Park ¦ Cinema ¦ Theme Park ¦ Airports

Located in South Sligo, Gurteen is A quaint village that has strong ties with traditional music. Based on this unique history of traditional Irish music, Gurteen is host to the Coleman Irish Music Centre. The main building is a focal point for the living tradition, for which the area is so rightly famous and houses a theatre, a large audio-visual display on South Sligo, its music and the life of Michael Coleman (who is known worldwide for his influence on many artists today).

Not too far away is Moygara Castle a 16th Century Castle overlooking Lough Gara (a great spot for fishing) that was once the principal home of the O’Gara clan.

Over 300 crannog sites were found in the lake in the 1950’s when the lakes were drained!

Coleman Heritage Centre

The Michael Coleman Heritage Centre draws together the many strands of the South Sligo musical traditional. The main building is a focal point for the living tradition, for which the area is so rightly famous and houses a theatre, a large audio-visual display on South Sligo, its music and the life of Michael Coleman.

Interactive touch-screen facilities provide information on traditional music and instruments and a selection of music preformed by local musicians. Well-known exponents of the south Sligo style of traditional music give classes in a wide variety of instruments.
A few miles west of Gurteen is the Coleman home which was integral in the development of traditional music in the area.A music archive, one of the most important elements of the whole project, is housed here.

www.colemanirishmusic.com

Coleman Country Bodhran School

The Coleman country bodhran school is an educational power-centre devoted to the playing of the Irish bodhran, with serious tuition for students of all levels

www.colemanbodhran.com

Tubbercurry Golf club

This picturesque 9 hole golf course offers an excellent golfing challenge which comes as standard in our 6200 yard Parkland course which is nestled at the foot of the Ox Mountains. We have full clubhouse facilities with a friendly and informal atmostphere.

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Bird Sanctuary

Experience some of the biggest birds of prey flying right over your head. Watch different species of eagles, hawks and falcons hunt on prey dummies in a natural environment.

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Markree Castle Riding Stables

A picturesque castle and acres of parkland filled with graceful mature trees surround these stables.They offer a warm and friendly welcome to riders of all abilities, with tailor made programs to suit all needs.

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Lough Key Forest and Activity Park Boyle

This legendary backdrop of water, parkland and forest now encompasses a landmark cluster of unique attractions offering gentle leisurely pursuits of energetic activities.

www.loughkey.ie                                                                                                                              Back to Top

Cinema Sligo

This 12 Screen Cineplex in the heart of Sligo offers all the latest releases to the silver screen.

www.gaietysligo.com                                                                                                                      Back to Top

Gilligans World Fairyland Theme Park Tubbercurry

This Childrens activity park offers fun for all the family.

http://homepage.eircom.net/~gillighansworld/     

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Sligo Information website

www.sligotour.com

Local Airports:

www.sligoairport.com

www.knockairport.com                                                                                                                  Back to Top