Coleman Heritage Centre
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Golf club ¦
Bird Sanctuary ¦
Riding Stables ¦
Activity Park
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Theme Park
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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
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.
www.tubbercurrygolfclub.com
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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.
www.eaglesflying.com
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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.
www.markreeridingstables.com
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Lough
Gara Stables and Country
Pursuits
Experience the exhilaration of
outdoor activities in a beautiful, tranquil location on the shores
of Lough Gara, Co.Sligo.
www.loughgararidingstables.com
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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
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Cinema Sligo
This 12 Screen Cineplex in the
heart of Sligo offers all the latest releases to the silver screen.
www.gaietysligo.com
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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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Local
Airports:
www.sligoairport.com
www.knockairport.com
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