Sligo Municipal Borough District

Sligo, within the Sligo Municipal Borough District, has served as a port and market town in Connacht since the medieval period. It stands on the Garavogue River as it reaches Sligo Bay, with the flat-topped limestone profile of Benbulben rising north of town. Sligo Abbey, a Dominican foundation established in the 13th century, retains substantial Gothic ruins near the centre. Poet W. B. Yeats drew enduring inspiration from County Sligo and is buried at nearby Drumcliff beneath Benbulben. Traditional Irish music is also an important part of the town’s cultural life. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Sligo and north-west Connacht.

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