With 18,000 inhabitants, Sligo is the largest town in County Sligo. In this way, it takes on a great regional importance and is at the centre of the economy and liveliness of Ireland's north-west!
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Surrounded by nature of exceptional beauty, it is not necessarily isolated. On the contrary, it is within easy reach of its "big sisters", the cities of Derry to the north and Galway to the south. Even if Sligo has undergone much modernisation in these last few years, it still breathes tradition and mystery. There are more than 5000 archealogical sites in County Sligo alone! The region's rich heritage will fascinate fans of history and will awaken interest in everyone, it's certain. Turned towards America, Sligo is a town where everything invites you to enjoy yourself and to relax. The Atlantic Ocean does not fail to attract both swimmers and surfers. The temperate climate will delight sports enthusiasts, and the mountains on the horizon will bring joy to hikers. In short, in Sligo, everyone can enjoy its splendid panoramas whilst practising their favourite activity...
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