Sligo Municipal Borough District
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Archaeological Sites in Sligo
Sligo features one of Europe's most significant concentrations of Neolithic monuments. This selection spans thousands of years, from the extensive Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and the massive unexcavated cairn atop Knocknarea to the well-preserved Creevykeel court tomb. The list also includes medieval defensive structures like the Cashelore stone ringfort and the Anglo-Norman Gortlownan Motte, offering a comprehensive overview of the region's prehistoric ritual landscapes and historical fortifications.
8 luoghiHistoric Churches and Sacred Sites
Sligo’s spiritual landscape is defined by a mix of early Christian ruins and 19th-century parish architecture. This collection features the ancient Killaspugbrone coastal ruins, associated with Saint Patrick, and the secluded Tobernalt Holy Well, used for secret worship during the Penal Laws. The list spans Gothic Revival Anglican churches in Collooney and Ballisodare to Roman Catholic landmarks in the shadow of Benbulben, reflecting the region's deep-rooted religious history and architectural diversity.
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Castles and Historic Ruins
This collection spans centuries of Irish defensive and residential architecture across Sligo and Leitrim. It features the restored 17th-century Parke's Castle on Lough Gill and the Gothic Markree Castle, alongside ancient stone ringforts like Cashelore and early Christian ecclesiastical sites such as the Drumcliff Round Tower. The list also includes Napoleonic-era signal towers at Mullaghmore and Streedagh, and the coastal ruins of Killaspugbrone Church, providing a survey of the region's diverse archaeological and architectural heritage.
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Lakes & Natural Beauty
County Sligo’s landscape is defined by the Dartry Mountains and the Atlantic coast. This collection features the iconic flat-topped Benbulbin and the Neolithic passage tomb atop Knocknarea. It includes the Gleniff Horseshoe scenic drive, which circles limestone cliffs, and Lough Gill, known for its wooded islands. Highlights include Glencar Lough’s glacial waters, the sharp wave-like peak of Benwiskin, and Truskmore, the region's highest point at 647 meters.
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