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Cannonball comes to Sligo

The official route for Cannonball 2025 has been announced and it is confirmed that the supercar spectacle is coming back to Sligo on Saturday September 13th. Expect 200 supercars and novelty cars and costumes and fun on the streets of Sligo.

“A town renowned for its warm welcome to Cannonball, Sligo never disappoints. Thousands of enthusiastic spectators will line the streets, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the spectacular convoy. As the engines roar into town, the atmosphere will be electric, marking the second finish line of this unforgettable journey. The day ends with an overnight stay in Sligo, where participants can soak up the vibrant energy of this incredible stop.”

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The Glasshouse Cafe Bar will be serving food from 12pm - 9pm daily.  This is the ideal spot to pop in and enjoy a delicious meal with the family. 
Check out The Cafe Bar Menu, daytime from 12pm to 5pm and evening menu from 5pm to 9pm.

Shore Shots Irish Surf Film Festival is a celebration of film and surf. Films, talks and surf culture take place all weekend long at The Model Arts Centre.

This popular event has been hosted by County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses point since it began in 1923.

For deatils on the WEST and all things at County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point, check it out here Home - County Sligo Golf Club

For 60 years The Yeats Society have run the annual Yeats International Summer School, a cultural event commemorating the strong connection between W.B. Yeats and Sligo.

A five day celebration in Tubbercurry town celebrating all that’s best of times gone by. The highlight is the Old Fair Day on the second Wednesday in August and the Heritage Village.
For deatails check out Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival

This gruelling 15km road and hill race takes runner to the top of Knocknarea Mountain and back to the beachfront in Strandhill where live music and street entertainment entertain everyone.  Warriors Run – Strandhill Warriors Run

Sligo Baroque Music Festival began life in 1995, founded by Rod Alston with the Sligo Early Music Ensemble. It has become a well-established highlight in the cultural calendar of Sligo and the north-west of Ireland, taking place on the last weekend of September each year.

The festival aims to present high quality performance of baroque music in a friendly and informal context, and featuring a mix of Irish and international performers - some with an established international reputation, others at an early stage of their careers. The development of young musicians is a key focus in the programme every year.

The festival is an association managed by a voluntary committee, with Sharon Carty as Director, and is supported by The Arts Council, Sligo County Council, and by other public bodies, businesses, organisations and individuals.

 

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