Historic 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.

Tobernalt Holy Well

A pre-Christian site later dedicated to Saint Patrick, used for secret masses during the Penal Laws. It features a natural spring, stone altar, and stations of the cross near the shores of Lough Gill.

Killaspugbrone Church

Coastal ruins of a 5th-century church founded by Saint Patrick for Bishop Bronus. The site includes a medieval doorway and an ancient graveyard overlooking the Atlantic near Strandhill.

Ahamlish

Site of an ancient ecclesiastical settlement near Grange featuring church ruins and a historical graveyard.

Saint Brigids

Roman Catholic parish church serving the community of Ballisodare.

Holy Trinity

19th-century Church of Ireland building featuring classic Anglican architecture in the village of Ballisodare.

Church of Saint Molaise

Roman Catholic church in Cliffoney, dedicated to the patron saint of Inishmurray Island.

Saint Paul's

Early 19th-century Gothic Revival church designed by architect John Bowden, featuring a prominent spire.

Church of Mary Immaculate

Roman Catholic church located in Grange, serving as the central place of worship for the local parish.

Christ Church Dromard

19th-century Anglican church featuring traditional stone construction in a rural setting.

Rosses Point Church of Ireland

19th-century Church of Ireland building overlooking Sligo Bay in the coastal village of Rosses Point.

Lissadell Church

Anglican church located near the Lissadell Estate with historical ties to the Gore-Booth family.

Our Lady, Star of the Sea

Roman Catholic church situated at the foot of Knocknarea mountain in Ransboro.