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I went to Sligo in July of 2002 with my friend Wayne (VT username: conflictrealms). We travelled there by flying to Belfast in Northern Ireland, then got a train to Dublin, before continuing by train to Sligo. It was a zig-zag of a journey, but it was the only way we could really do it efficiently.
We stayed there for a week, the first half of which we stayed at Strand Hill campsite, while the second half of the holiday was spent at Rosse's Point on the other side of Sligo City.

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  • Pros:Nice Scenery, pleasant people, quite quiet
  • Cons:Not a whole load of attractions or nightlife
  • Last visit to Sligo: Jul 2002
  • Intro Updated Apr 18, 2003
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Killer sheep - Sligo Watch out for the sheep! Warnings and Dangers (2)

While we climbed Knocknarea we passed plenty of sheep, and though most of them simply ran off whenever we came close,... more travel advice

Our tent on Strandhill Campsite - Sligo Strandhill Campsite Hotels (2)

We camped by tent at Strandhill Campsite for the first few days of our stay in Sligo. It was reasonably priced, and is... more travel advice

Magnificent Benbulben - Sligo Benbulben Mountain Things to Do (4)

Benbulben is known as Sligo's "Table Mountain" and was a big inspiration towards poet W B Yeats. It's much bigger than... more travel advice

View of Sligo Bay - Sligo Climb Knocknarea Things to Do (4)

The view from the top of Knocknarea is magnificent. We were at the top just before sunset, and the waters of Sligo Bay... more travel advice

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    HORSCHECK's Profile Photo
    Feb 28, 2005 at 3:11 AM

    Fabulous little page about this Irish gem. Brings back many memories of my time here ... :o)

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    JLBG's Profile Photo
    Jan 24, 2005 at 12:41 PM

    That's right, even if that does not match with genetic, rams are more closely related to bulls than to lambs !

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    globetrott's Profile Photo
    Jan 24, 2005 at 2:37 AM

    a nice page bringing back great memories ! I agree about the dangerous sheep - more than once they "shouted away" my motorhome from a perfect parking-spot in the countryside...

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    sourbugger's Profile Photo
    Jan 22, 2005 at 7:40 PM

    that is one great walk, although i prefer crough patrick near westport

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