- Sligo Abbey: A monk’s ghost, believed to be from the 13th century, haunts Sligo Abbey’s ruins. Visitors report his shadowy figure moving through the cloisters, tied to the abbey’s history of religious suppression.
- Carrowmore, Megalithic Cemetery: Spectral figures, possibly ancient warriors, are seen near the tombs of Carrowmore. Local lore connects their presence to the site’s prehistoric burials, with apparitions appearing at dusk.
- Lissadell, Lissadell House: The ghost of a young woman, thought to be a Gore-Booth family member, haunts Lissadell House. Her figure is seen in the drawing room, linked to a tragic death in the 19th century.
- Drumcliffe, Churchyard: A ghostly figure, possibly a former rector, is seen near Drumcliffe’s churchyard, where W.B. Yeats is buried. Locals report his presence pacing the grounds, with no clear backstory.
- Rosses Point, Waiting on Shore Statue: A spectral woman, resembling the statue’s figure, is seen gazing out to sea at Rosses Point. Folklore ties her to a drowned sailor’s lover from the 18th century, mourning eternally.
- Tubbercurry, Haunted House. In the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, a house in Tubbercurry was disturbed by unexplained noises and moving objects. A priest’s blessing halted the activity, but the spirit’s origin remains unknown.
- Ballisodare, Old Mill: The ghost of a miller, killed in an accident in the 19th century, haunts the old mill in Ballisodare. Workers report hearing grinding stones and seeing his figure near the machinery.
- Easkey Castle: A spectral pirate, possibly from the O’Dowd clan, roams Easkey Castle’s ruins. His apparition, seen with a sword, is linked to the castle’s history of coastal raids.
- Grange, Streedagh Strand: Ghosts of Spanish Armada sailors, shipwrecked in 1588, are seen wandering Streedagh Strand. Locals report hearing cries and seeing figures in tattered uniforms at night.
- Ballymote, Ballymote Castle: A ghostly knight, believed to be a Red Hugh O’Donnell soldier, haunts Ballymote Castle. His figure, clad in armour, appears on the battlements, tied to the castle’s 16th-century battles.
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Ireland’s county Sligo is renowned for its poetic heritage and coastal scenery, with the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery offering one of Europe’s oldest prehistoric sites. The Benbulben mountain provides striking hiking trails, while Strandhill’s beaches are ideal for surfing. Other attractions include the historic Lissadell House and its gardens. Sligo is Ireland’s 22nd largest county by size (1,796 square km) and seventh smallest by population (70,198). Population peaked at 180,886 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 50,275 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Sligo is Ireland’s 17th most visited tourist county with around 133,000 international visitors per year.
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