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EAT
For anyone who loves delicious yet
healthy food, look no further than Knox. Founded in Sligo, Knox provides a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With plenty of alternative options for vegetarian and vegan customers, Knox takes a great deal of time to ensure each meal they present is both nutritious and delectable . The menu is simple and straightforward with a few unique twists, such as hand squeezed juice and their famous tapas. The restaurant is strongly influenced by mediterranen flavours yet they also have the basics for picky eaters. There is something for everyone here. www.knoxsligo.ie
STAY
The 3-star Riverside Hotel, located in
Sligo, gets its name from its location on the banks of the Garavogue River. It’s an optimal destination for guests interested in sightseeing, outdoor recreation, and shopping, and it’s committed to putting up clean and comfortable accommodations for its guests. The hotel offers two main dining options. The Mill Bar and Restaurant is known for its relaxed, traditional atmosphere and numerous meal and drink choices. The Riverside Restaurant unsurprisingly boasts remarkable views of the river that enhance the dining experience. Serving three meals daily, the Restaurant cooks up unforgettable hearty breakfasts and home-cooked dinners. www.riversidesligo.ie
PLAY
Though it’s known for its beaches and
surfing, Sligo has much more to offer. Explore its coastal estuaries, rivers, and lakes by spending an afternoon with Sligo Kayak Tours. You will be given your own sea kayak and taken on a guided journey by famous landmarks and beautifully untouched nature. The company offers four routes: Lough Gill, Dernish Island, Glencar Lake, and Ballisodare Bay & The Seal Colony. Feeling extra adventurous? Go on one of their Woodland Wilderness Camping Trips and spend a night kayaking through and camping on the shores of Lough Gill. www.sligokayaktours.com
The Coleman Music Centre, situated in Gurteen, Co. Sligo, is a community based, state of the art traditional music and cultural centre. The main aims of the Centre are to preserve, promote and foster Irish traditional music and culture. It is also the Comhaltas Regional Resource Centre for the five counties, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Fermanagh.
Visitor Centre
The visitors’ experience is informal, welcoming and friendly they can view a permanent exhibition and information area comprising of touch screens and an audio visual presentation on the history of traditional music.
Tel. 071 9182599 www.colemanirishmusic.com Open all year round - Mon-Sat Eircode F56 TF88
Coleman School of Music
Music tuition is provided in all traditional instruments by teachers with a keen insight and knowledge of the Sligo repertoire and technique of playing. One to one and group tuition is available all year round.
The Coleman Theatre provides traditional music concerts and shows throughout the year. A programme of music, song and dance can be provided to suit the needs of individual groups.
The Music/Gift Shop
The shop stocks a vast selection of traditional music CDs, DVDs, music books, musical instruments and accessories, with the launch of our extensive online shop and are now available on our website at www.colemanirishmusic.com delivered worldwide.
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