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Sligo is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of 20,608 in 2022, it is the county's largest urban centre (constituting 29.5% of the county's population) and the 24th largest in the Republic of Ireland. Sligo is a commercial and … See more
Sligo had a population of 19,199 in 2016 and 20,608 in 2022, a growth of 7.3% according to the census.
From the 2016 … See moreIn the 2016 census, 14,428 residents identified their religion as Roman Catholic. A further 2,102 were adherents of other stated religions; … See more
The culture of County Sligo, especially of North Sligo, was an inspiration on both poet and Nobel laureate W. B. Yeats and his brother, the artist and illustrator Jack Butler Yeats. … See more
Situated on a coastal plain facing the Atlantic Ocean, Sligo is located on low gravel hills on the banks of the Garavogue River between Lough Gill and the estuary of the Garavogue river leading to Sligo Bay. The town is surrounded on three sides by an arc of … See more
Sligo is in the Northern and Western Region, a NUTS 2 region classified as an underdeveloped "region in transition" by the See more
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The town is home to 2012 League of Ireland Premier Division champions Sligo Rovers, … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WebSligo is a visitor destination with stunning beaches, mountains, historic sites and a vibrant culture. Explore the Yeats trails, enjoy the food, adventure and events in Sligo.