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Hill of bodies

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In April 1964, two young men from Cork were working on the building of a new church in the seaside resort of Enniscrone, Sligo. On their day off, they went…

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Dun Maeve Hotel and Ballysadare bridge 1959 - Douglas Campbell

Ballysadare to Strandhill in 1947

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Dun Maeve Hotel and Ballysadare bridge 1959 - Douglas Campbell Traveller writer John Woods visited Ireland in 1947 and wrote a travel guide with insightful observations which provide a vivid…

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Charlotte Thornley Stoker

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As it's International Women's day, here is a short account of one Sligo lady who was considered ahead of her time for highlighting social issues and provided literary inspiration for…

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Cockran’s Mall Sligo in the 19th Century

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Art murals by the talented late Sligo artist Bernard McDonagh on the walls of the back bar in the Embassy/The Belfry on Kennedy Parade, Sligo. McDonagh was influenced by the…

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Sligo and the Dracula connection

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The author Bram Stoker's mother hailed from Sligo. Her name was Charlotte Thornley and she lived with her parents Captain Thomas Thornley, Matilda Blake Thornley along with her two younger…

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Catch the Dark Tales Tour

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Don't miss the Sligo Dark Tales Tour and learn all about Sligo's connection to Bram Stoker and the novel Dracula.

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