Sligo
Sligo (Sligeach in Irish, meaning shelly place) is the principal town in County Sligo in Northwest Ireland & Lakelands. In 2022 it had a population of 21,000, with the service sector the main employer.
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Sligo Races
Stages National Hunt and flat racing, with 8 meetings May-Oct. It's a right-hand course with a one-mile circuit.
Adult €20, under 14 free
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Sligo Rovers FC
Rovers play soccer in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland, the Republic's top tier. The season is March to November and games are usually Friday evenings. The stadium, capacity 5500, is 200 m west of the bus station.
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County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre
Look up your Sligo ancestors — former US Vice President Mike Pence, the founder of Chile and a noble Goon all have roots here — but do your homework first with online resources. All Ireland's births, marriages and deaths are online from 1864, see Ireland for other resources you might search. The Centre offers assistance but you pay for their time, and you need to book a slot.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
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