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Sea Fishing and Boat Charters:
Irish Angling Charters (North West Charter Skippers Association) provide top class fishing aboard quality charter boats in the North West of Ireland with:
- Deep sea angling
- Pleasure and island boat trips
- Sea fishing and Shark fishing trips
- Deep sea diving
Evening mackerel fishing trips
- Whale & Dolphin watch
- Birdwatching
- Sightseeing trips
- Heritage and archeology trips
- Tackle hire
Archaeological Sites of interest:
Sligo has the largest concentration of prehistoric site
in Western Europe with over 5,500 identified sites some
older then the Egyptian Pyramids!The most notable of
these prehistoric sites are Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs
just 3 miles from Sligo Town, which has a visitor centre
open from May through to September.
Carrowkeel
Megalithic tombs in Castlebaldwin, which is, situated
approximately 12 miles from Sligo along the N4. In all
there are 14 Cairns on the hilltops with six more ensconced
further backing the hillside.
Creevykeel Cairn situated in Cliffoney 15 miles from
Sligo Town along the N15. Creevykeel is one of the best
examples of a court tomb in Ireland. The cairn is from
the Neolithic Period and was excavated in 1935 when
various artefacts such as arrow heads, human remains
and stone axes were discovered.
Knocknarea Mountain, which dominates the backdrop to
Strandhill village, has a huge cairn on its summit,
which is supposedly the final resting place of the legendary
Queen Meabh of Connaght and dates back to 3000 BC
More
information on all Sligo's sites of archaeological importance
can be accessed at www.carrowkeel.com
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Outdoor
Activities: Eagles Flying
This scientifically managed sanctuary for birds of prey
such as eagles, hawks, falcons, kestrels, and vultures
as well as owls is Irelands biggest and located at Portinch,
Ballymote.
Visitors can experience the birds up close and there
are two flying displays per day at 11am and 3pm each
lasting 45 minutes and subject to weather conditions.
The sanctuary is open April to November from 10.30am
to 12.30 and 2.30pm to 4.40pm and is a unique experience,
which should not be missed.
To get there take route R293 (from Sligo) to Ballymote then turn
towards Templehouse.
Tel/ Fax 071 9189310 or log on at www.eaglesflying.com
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Lough
Bo Shooting Centre
Lough
Bo Shooting Centre is located in Riverstown, Co. Sligo
just minutes away from Sligo.
The centre, run by John Conlon, uses clay pigeons and
all equipment is supplied along with expert tuition,
either privately or as part of a group.
The centre itself features an all weather shooting range
and floodlights so a great day can be had regardless
of the weather conditions.
Another feature available upon request is the use of
low impact shells, which cause less gun recoil, particularly
suited to beginners and those of smaller stature.
The centre is open all year round and can be contacted
on 071 9165141 / 086 8396620 or 086 8262654.
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Equestrian
Sligo
When it comes to equestrian holidays visitors to Sligo
are spoilt for choice with four main riding stables
offering all categories of horse enthusiasts a challenge
over many diverse terrains and trails such as pristine
beaches, country lanes, picturesque bogs and enchanting
forests.
Each riding centre offers the enthusiast something slightly
different.
The Horse Holiday Farm situated in Grange, North Sligo
offers a week-long trek into Donegal while the Sligo
riding centre boasts an indoor ring, outdoor ménage
and experienced instructors.
Markree Riding Stables set in the grounds of Markree
Castle, 8 miles south of Sligo Town plays host to a
pony adventure camp which caters for unaccompanied 10
to 17 year olds and Island View Riding Stables situated
in Grange offers a variety of horses to suit all levels
of experience along with expert tuition and rides of
varying length's
Horse
Holiday Farm Grange Co. Sligo
Tel 071 9166152 Fax 071 9166400
www.horseholidayfarm.net
Sligo
Riding Centre, Carrowmore Co. Sligo
Tel 071 91 61353
www.irelandonhorseback.com
Markree
Riding Stables, Collooney, Co. Sligo
Tel 071 9130727 Fax 071 9130935
www.markreeridingstables.ie
Island
View Stables, Moneygold Grange Co. Sligo
Tel 071 9166156
www.islandviewridingstables.com
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