Yeats Day, Sligo Jazz launch, and more: The top ten things to do in Sligo this week – June 11-17
We've compiled a list of the best things to do in Sligo this week.
Yeats Day
A number of events take place in Sligo from June 12-15 to celebrate Yeats Day. There will be poetry, lectures, painting, walks and lots more to mark the occasion, with a birthday cake and a recital of the Lake Isle of Innisfree taking place on Friday, June 13 at Queen Maeve Square at 1pm.
Sligo Jazz Project launch
Sligo Jazz Project launches its 20th birthday festival programme on June 12 with a very special night of music. First, there will be refreshments at 7pm in Lillies Cocktail Bar (admission free) when the launch of the 20th birthday festival programme, with music provided by Young Irish Jazz Musician 2024 Rory Conneally. Then upstairs for €10, you can witness critically acclaimed UK Guitarist Ant Law with Milan-born Turkish singer Brigitte Beraha starting a short Irish duo tour.
Guided Tour: The Dreaming Road
This summer, The Model is offering guided tours of the Jack B. Yeats exhibition The Dreaming Road. Led by an expert curator, the tour explores Yeats' life, his love of Sligo and how it is reflected in all of his art. These 45-minute experiences take place every Saturday at 11am, throughout June, July, and August. You can get along to a guided tour this Saturday, June 14.
Cloudbusting
Hawk's Well Theatre is excited to welcome back Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush on Sunday, June 15. This popular tribute show brings the music of Kate Bush to life with amazing singing and live instruments. Tickets for Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush are available from Hawk's Well Box Office.
Chorus in Rememory of Flight
Julianknxx's 'Chorus in Rememory of Flight' comes to an end at The Model on June 21, so catch it before it's too late. This major work, by one of the UK's most exciting artists, Julianknxx, is borne out of a year in which Julianknxx travelled to cities across Europe to locate and collaborate with ex-patriot African communities.
Eamonn Mullarkey and friends
Hawk's Well Theatre has announced the next performance in its much-loved Lunchtime at the Well concert series, featuring local legend Eamonn Mullarkey and Friends on Wednesday, June 11th at 1.10pm. While the event remains Pay what you can, advance booking is now essential to guarantee a seat due to its overwhelming success.
Sligo rovers v Waterford
The League of Ireland returns after the international break this weekend, and Sligo Rovers are back at The Showgronds on Saturday evening when John Russell's men take on Waterford. Former Rovers boss John Coleman makes his return as manager of The Blues, with Rovers legend Danny Ventre now the assistant manager. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
Elevation
Conor Gallagher's 'Elevation' runs at Hamilton Gallery until Friday, June 27. The show features paintings, photography and prints which are part of Conor's 'Sligo Mountain Series'. Conor's paintings in acrylic with their dramatic monotone blue skies offer a unique view of these familiar locations.
Fermanagh v Sligo
Tony McEntee's men will take on Fermanagh this weekend in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final at Brewster Park. Why not take a spin up the road to Enniskillen to cheer Sligo on. Throw-in is xxxx
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Stars and painted verse
Stars and Painted Verse by Sue Kennington, Erin Lawlor and Shaun McDowell is now open at the Hyde Bridge Gallery. Readings by Angela Gardner and Cherry Smyth. Experience the landscape articulated through painting and poetry. See this exhibition at the Hyde Bridge Gallery until June 28.
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