February 13, 2021

Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide

58 minutes

Join us on our Sligo Walking Tour to discover the stories of this this historic town

Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide

Join us on our Sligo Walking Tour to discover the stories of this this historic town

This free audio guide leads you on a walking tour to discover the stories of Sligo

Hear the story of Sligo’s associations with Queen Maeve and William Butler Yeats with the free Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide. Set in one of the most picturesque landscapes in Ireland, Sligo is surrounded by the Ox Mountains to the south, Knocknarae with the tomb of Queen Maeve to the West, Benbulbin to the North and the long expanse of Lough Gill to the east. The town grew around an important crossing point on the Garvogue River, on an ancient routeway between Connacht and Ulster. Over the centuries, as the fortunes of Sligo ebbed and flowed, the town developed and grew, and the people, perhaps shaped by the sublime scenery that surrounded them, became known across Ireland for their unique music and culture. Great thinkers, writers and artists like William Butler Yeats and his brother Jack, sourced much of their inspiration from their immersion in Sligo life.

On our journey through Sligo’s stories we’ll hear tales of the great abbey of Sligo, we’ll explore the historic churches and streets of the town to discover the story of warfare and tragedy in the turbulent 17th century, and how the town weathered the storms to become a prosperous trading hub.

Sligo Heritage Trail Audio Guide

Title: Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide

Duration: 58 mins.

Summary:

Join us on our self-guided walking tour of Sligo to discover the stories of this this historic town. You can enjoy this audio guide as you explore the town or even from the comfort of your own home. We recommend downloading before your trip, or simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.

The Sligo Walking Tour Audio Guide

This audio guide is an Abarta Heritage Production for Sligo County Council, with the support of the Heritage Council. This audio guide was written by Neil Jackman with the guidance of an expert steering committee. It is narrated by Sligo actor Ciarán McCauley and recorded in Bluebird Studios Kildare with sound engineer Declan Lonergan and producer Róisín Burke. To discover more about Sligo please visit www.sligo.ie.

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