Things to do in Sligo with kids
Yeats country is full of things to do. 11 Sligo days out here, from megalithic sites and museums to surf beaches, forests and mountain walks. Every one loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
One of Ireland's largest and oldest megalithic cemeteries, older than the pyramids, spread across the fields near Sligo town. It's…
Caves of Keash
17 caves in limestone hillside with prehistoric and mythological significance.
Funny Bones House of Fun
10,000 sq ft indoor adventure! Pirate-themed play frame, 10m slide, trampolines, air cannons, sports cage. VERTIGO: 7m climbing wa…
Strandhill Beach
Popular beach for surfing lessons and coastal walks. Voya seaweed baths nearby.
Lissadell House
Historic house with gardens. Constance Markievicz connection. Tours available.
Glencar Waterfall
A pretty waterfall in a wooded valley on the Leitrim/Sligo border, made famous by Yeats's 'The Stolen Child'. A short, accessible…
Eagles Flying
Ireland's largest sanctuary for birds of prey and owls, near Ballymote. The highlight is the daily flying display, where eagles, h…
Knocknarea - Queen Maeve's Trail
Mountain walk to Queen Maeve's Cairn. Panoramic views of Sligo.
Sligo Woodland School
A nature-based forest school at Caltragh, Co. Sligo, led by experienced Forest School leader Trisha MacLaughlin — outdoor learning…
What's on in Sligo
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Trick or Treat Street
A family Halloween experience at The Art Deco in Ballymote. Professor Pumpkin and Popcorn Boy have Trick or Treat Street ready, wi…
When26 to 30 October
Groups & meet-ups in Sligo
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HEN Sligo Contact
Anna - bilingual (Russian/English) family in Sligo 9+ years. 2 boys (home-ed from start). Eclectic approach from curriculum to uns…
5 Star Fun Meetup
Regular home education social meetup.
When2nd & 4th Monday, 10am
Curry Playground Home Ed Meet-Up
A relaxed Monday meet-up for home-educating families at Curry Playground, organised through the Mayo Home Educators group. It's ju…
WhenMondays from 3pm
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