County Sligo, celebrated for its Wild Atlantic Way coastline, Yeats heritage, surfing spots, and outdoor adventures, sees continued progress in 2026 on urban regeneration, accessibility improvements, and cultural events. Key focuses include public realm upgrades in Sligo Town, watersports facilities, and interpretive enhancements through cross-border funding. Ongoing projects and established events enrich the visitor experience.
- Official Launch of Refurbished Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Visitor Centre: Scheduled for March 2026, this refurbished centre at Ireland’s largest and oldest collection of Neolithic tombs features modern interpretive displays, improved facilities, and extended seasonal access. Funded by Fáilte Ireland and OPW, it enhances understanding of the site’s 6,000-year-old passage tombs with a national and international promotional campaign, making this prehistoric landscape more engaging for history enthusiasts.
- Commencement of Sligo Streets Public Realm Regeneration Project: Works begin in Q1 2026 on this €47 million initiative, transforming streets like Stephen Street, Holborn Street, Rockwood Parade, Water Lane, and Tobergal Lane. Improvements include better pedestrian spaces, aesthetics, and infrastructure, creating a more welcoming, visitor-friendly town centre that highlights Sligo’s historic charm and boosts footfall to nearby attractions like the Yeats Building and Sligo Abbey.
- Enniscrone Cliff Bath, House, and Promenade Project: Tender published in Q1 2026, with construction starting in Q3. This revitalisation enhances the seaside promenade and historic cliff bath site, improving coastal access, amenities, and appeal for walkers and beach visitors in this popular Wild Atlantic Way village.
- New Watersports Facility Centres at Enniscrone and Rosses Point: Advancements in 2026 on state-of-the-art hubs for outdoor water-based activities, building on Fáilte Ireland investments. These facilities support kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing, reinforcing Sligo’s position as an adventure destination while dispersing visitors along the coastline.
- Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme Interpretive Enhancements: As part of the Shared Island Tourism project, funding supports upgrades to interpretive elements at existing attractions in Sligo (alongside Donegal and Leitrim). This improves storytelling at coastal and heritage sites, encouraging cross-border exploration with the Causeway Coastal Route.
- Improved Beach Accessibility Initiatives: Allocations in 2026 fund enhancements for disabled access at county beaches, including potential ramps and facilities. Supported by a new Disability/Inclusion Officer, this promotes inclusive tourism across Sligo’s renowned strands like Strandhill and Enniscrone.
- 67th Yeats International Summer School: Running 22–31 July 2026, this prestigious event at the Yeats Society features lectures, seminars, poetry readings, tours, music, and cultural activities celebrating WB Yeats and his family. It draws international scholars and visitors, offering immersive engagement with Sligo’s literary landscape.
- Implementation of Sligo Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP): Continuing actions in 2026 from this five-year Fáilte Ireland plan position Sligo as the outdoor adventure hub of the northern Wild Atlantic Way. Initiatives include promoting surfing (Strandhill), mountain biking (Coolaney), and dispersed experiences to extend stays and support year-round tourism.
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