001 Introduction - Sligo Heritage Trail

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. Narrated by Sligo actor Ciarán McCauley, this free Abarta Audio Guide will lead you around the wonderful heritage town of Sligo. The guide is exhaustively researched and packed with fascinating facts about Sligo’s history, archaeology and architecture; and it will introduce you to some of the characters who helped to shape the story of Sligo throughout the centuries, from their earliest hunter-gatherers deep in our prehistoric past, to tales of medieval warfare and tragedy, through the industry and commerce of Sligo in the nineteenth century, to its development into a modern Irish city. The guide contains original music and sound effects to create an immersive, informative and fun way to discover the story of Sligo.