festivals and fairs sligo

This is the 48th annual celebration of all things Yeats. Included in the festivities is a Summer School to help everyone get to know this world famous author all the better. This festival attracts interested parties from all over the globe but there are plenty of local visitors...

Atmoscore: The original Festival is a culture, music and arts festival designed to promote exciting young talent from every corner of Ireland, as well as bring young people of all ages together for a memorable experience....

This 4-day event celebrates the coming of the month of May, or in Irish, Bealtaine, which was a major holiday for the ancient Gaels. The festival is celebrates with plenty of traditional Irish music and other entertainment so you will not be short of craic during this celebration of spring and new life....

This band was formed in 1990 and consists of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments which enable the band to perform in the musical genres of classical, jazz, blues, pop, marches and big band. The Brussels Concert Band was founded over a century before that and currently numbers some 50 musicians. These two bands have committed to collaborative events to promote international ties and a sense of musical community in Europe....

Festival of drama, Irish language, classical and traditional music, dancing, art and verse speaking....

Micheal Coleman is well-known fiddle player in the community and his legacy to Irish music worthy of remembrance. The programme includes a traditional concert, junior feis, Céilí, pub sessions and plenty of other street entertainment....

Bingo, Heritage Day, Fun Soccer, Car Treasure Hunt, Duck Race, Bonny Baby, Fishing Competition....

The feis encompasses everything from verse speaking, to classical and traditional music and singing....

Flock to the Lough takes place this year on Sunday June 28th. One day only and we're calling it FLOCK TO THE SUNDAY FUNDAY. BBQ, Children's Entertainment, BINGO and much much more. A weekend's fun in one day. Supporting www.duchenne.ie and research into a possible cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Takes place in the grounds of St Aidan's N.S., Monasteraden, Co. Sligo. All support welcome....

This festival is held over the June bank holiday weekend that features a host of traditional Irish music, song and dance events. There are numerous events held specifically for children, as there are over 400 kids expected to attend. As well as the official opening, there will be a concert, a céilí, some street music and there will also be plenty of other informal events taking place on the spot throughout the weekend....