Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide

This free audio guide leads you on a walking tour to discover the stories of Sligo. Hear the story of Sligo’s associations with Queen Maeve and William Butler Yeats with the free Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide. Set in one of the most picturesque landscapes in Ireland, Sligo is surrounded by the Ox Mountains to the south, Knocknarae with the tomb of Queen Maeve to the West, Benbulbin to the North and the long expanse of Lough Gill to the east. The town grew around an important crossing point on the Garvogue River, on an ancient routeway between Connacht and Ulster. Over the centuries, as the fortunes of Sligo ebbed and flowed, the town developed and grew, and the people, perhaps shaped by the sublime scenery that surrounded them, became known across Ireland for their unique music and culture. Great thinkers, writers and artists like William Butler Yeats and his brother Jack, sourced much of their inspiration from their immersion in Sligo life.

On our journey through Sligo’s stories we’ll hear tales of the great abbey of Sligo, we’ll explore the historic churches and streets of the town to discover the story of warfare and tragedy in the turbulent 17th century, and how the town weathered the storms to become a prosperous trading hub.

This audio guide is an Abarta Heritage Production for Sligo County Council, with the support of the Heritage Council.