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Welcome
to West Sligo.
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Sligo is the Part of the County Sligo geographically
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It
is still part of the "Unspoilt"
North West, which has so far escaped the over
development and rapid urbanisation experienced
by the more populous regions of Ireland.
Sligo
is a microcosm of all that Ireland has to
offer. It is blessed with Mountains, Lakes,
Beaches, lush Green Fields, Boglands and some
of the friendliest people in the World.
Despite
its proximity to Both Ballina and Sligo City,
West Sligo itself is a collection of delightful
Communities and Villages along the Atlantic
Coastline, which
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have
retained all their charm and authenticity,
throughout centuries of Politicial Turmoil and Change
and recent economic Growth.
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This
Website has been created to promote West Sligo as
a Great place to live, visit and enjoy.It has been
funded by the West Sligo Forum Ltd in conjuction with
the Leader Programme.
We
hope that all visitors to this Site, will gain valuable
information on West Sligo and its surroundings. and
gain some appreciation of the affection we feel for
this very beautiful part of Ireland.
We
always appreciate your comments and any feedback would
be welcomed. If you can think of any ideas to improve
this Site then please contact
us.
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Templeboy
/ Aughris
Templeboy is beautifully situated between the Ox mountains and the Atlantic with panoramic views of both Knocknarea and Benbulben as a backdrop. It is a well loved location for visitors becuase it offers the winning combination of natural beauty and great holiday location. For those on a getaway break the rugged coastline and great sandy beaches at Aughris offer pure tranquillity whilst walking enthuaists are spoiled for choice between the hills and the coast line. Under an hours' drive from both Sligo and Knock airports, Templeboy / Aughris make an ideal base for touring the North West. There are several 4 star self catering houses available and 2 guesthouses both within walking distance of the ever-popular and authentic old world Beach Bar/Restaurant at Aughris. click
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Cabra / Rathlee
is a small village, just around 3 miles
outside Easkey village.It too borders the sea shore,and
has many attractive features mainly rathlee tower ,the
coast guard station in pullaheeney and pullaheeney harbour.
There is pubs with live entertainment every weekend
and accomadation is no problem with some fine B&B'S
and self catering accomadation also avaliable. one must
also mention that one of irelands finest beaches is
just down the road in enniscrone, with many other amenities.
click
here to go to Cabra/Rathlee Homepage
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Castleconnor
Castleconnor is a maritime parish lying
between Ballina in Co. Mayo and Inniscrone in Co. Sligo.
The River Moy, one of Europe's best known Salmon rivers,
forms the western boundary of the parish. There are
a variety of interesting historical sites, including
an important ringfort dating to around the seventh century,
a thirteenth century Norman castle, built by the Berminghams,
a fifteenth century castle complete with twin turrets,
built by the O'Dowd family, and used in later years
by the Williamite army, and Castletown House, built
in the seventeenth century by the Morgans. click
here to go to Castleconnor Homepage
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Dromore
West
Dromore West is a village located in
West Sligo on the main Sligo-Ballina road approximately
35 kilometres from Sligo and 22 kilometres from Ballina.
It lies at the foot of the Ox Mountain on the south
and the Ocean is the north side of the village. The
population of Dromore West has grown in the last few
years as there are a lot of new houses built. click
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Easkey
Easkey is a small attractive coastal
village located in West County Sligo. It is located
on the banks of the Easkey River at the foot of the
Ox Mountains, sixteen miles from Ballina, Co. Mayo and
twenty - five miles from Sligo Town. The natural scenery
of Easkey is one of its primary attractions with its
rivers, coastline and unspoiled rural landscape offering
a range of natural amenities and recreational pursuits.
The Easkey region is steeped in history and is the proud
possessor of fairy forts, castle ruins, burial monuments
and old churches. These natural resources are the basis
of a growing tourism in the Easkey area. Easkey is internationally
recognised as one of the premier locations in Europe
for Surfing, Body Boarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, while
tourists continue to visit this area of natural beauty,
which in many aspects has remained unaltered for centuries.
click
here to go to Easkey Homepage
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Enniscrone
Enniscrone is renowned for its breathtaking
coastal beauty and offers a wealth of amenities for
a multitude of interests. Whether a walk along the scenic
shores of Killala Bay or you seek a challenging round
of golf, or replenish yourself with a soak in its famous
seaweed baths, Enniscrone must be sampled to be appreciated.
Enniscrone is a small seaside village and is situated
along the Atlantic Ocean in county Sligo on the Northwest
coast of Ireland only 7km from Ballina, Co Mayo and
64 km from Sligo town it is ideally located for touring
the north west scenic routes. It is one of Ireland's
most beautiful and inspiring seaside towns, and is one
of the best-known holiday centres in the Northwest.
click
here to go to Enniscrone Homepage
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