Knocknarea hike dominates the skyline over the Coolera peninsula and is one of the most striking landmarks in the entire country. The giant rocky cairn of “Queen Maeve’s grave” is clearly visible atop the mountain from various approaches to Strandhill.
On a clear day, you can witness a panoramic view that is breath-taking. Overlooking Strandhill, you can see the ocean to the west and the coastline towards Easky. Away to the north, east and south you can see mountains including Ben Bulben, rivers, lakes and woodlands.

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Car Park
Time Walk: 1h50 to 2 hours, good footwear are recommended as the trail can be both wet and slippery.

Distance to Dublin Airport: 2h35 – 213 km
Distance to Shannon Airport: 2h30 – 215 km

This abbey survives from medieval days. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and was accidentally burnt down in 1414, when a candle left carelessly in the building set it on fire.
Legend says that worshippers saved the abbey’s silver bell which was thrown into Lough Gill and only those free from sin can hear it peal. The site contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, It’s the only sculptured 15th Century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.

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Opening Hours: 29^th March – 31^st October 2018
Daily: 10.00 to 18.00
Average length of visit: 1 hour

Price: Adult: €5; Group/Senior: €4; Child/Student: €3; Family: €13
Toilets, Public car park close to site

Self-guide leaflet in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch.

Distance to Dublin Airport: 2h35 – 210 km
Distance to Shannon Airport: 2h30 – 210km

is a small fishing village. The sandy beach is ideal for a spot of swimming or windsurfing. Go for a leisurely stroll on the Wild Atlantic Way and take in panoramic views of Slieve League Cliffs or watch the waves crash under Classiebawn Castle, this beautiful private castle, you can walk around and also enjoy surfing as a spectator sport. A lot of international surfers ride some of Europe’s best waves.

Important Information

It is an easy walk from Cliffoney, still, about 1 hour.

Distance to Dublin Airport: 3h – 221 km
Distance to Shannon Airport: 2h50 – 232 km

Eagles, hawks and other raptors fly around you, to your heads safely during a show-demonstration. The Irish Raptor Research Centre / Eagles Flying is situated on more than 27 ha of mature parklands near Ballymote. Currently it is the home of more than 100 eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures. Altogether there are more than 450 birds and animals, encompassing nearly 100 different species, in the centre.

Important Information

From 24th March to 7th November inclusive

10:30 a.m – 12h30 p.m & 2:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m

BIRD SHOWS start at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. every day

Free parking for cars and coaches

Price: Adult: €11.90 / Students (with ID €10.90 / Children 3-16 €6.90 / Child under 3 Free / Family (2 adults and 2 children) €35.90

The Enniscrone Golf Club has a superb course to indulge your passion! Situated on the edge of the ocean, the terrain alternates between maritime panoramas and impressive dunes. To do for golf lovers!

Important Information:

The proposed course consists of an 18-hole course

The difficulty level is accessible to beginners

Possibility to rent equipment on the spot, to be trained, or even to be accompanied by certified instructors.

Advice: Book in advance, you can then benefit from preferential rates if you stay in a partner establishment of the club.

Opening Times: 8am to 7pm

Only 5km outside Sligo Town, the Hazelwood Demesne is located at Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill. The short walks here are among the most beautiful in the country, with views from the trail toward Church Island, Cottage Island and Goat Island and the full expanse of Lough Gill.

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Grade of Walk: Easy, multi-access, 3km approximatively 1hour

Car park

You can rent a bike to go in Hazelwood Forest.

North West Adventure: Price 20€ for 1 day. Situated at Riverside Hotel Sligo.

Lissadell House and Gardens is situated on the shores of Sligo Bay, 7 km north of Sligo on the
N15 Donegal Road along the Wild Atlantic Way and is very clearly signposted from both Sligo
and Bundoran. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the wild dramatic
natural beauty of its setting surrounded by mountains, sea and woodlands makes Lissadella
must visit heritage attraction in the North West.

Important Information:
Prices: Adults: €14 / Child: €6 / Students or Senior: €12
Prices included a guided tour of the house, woodland and walks.
Opening Times: 10.00 am to 6 pm daily during the season.
Free car and coach parking.