Sligo

Also known as Sligeach

Sligo (; ; ) is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of 20,608 in 2022, it is the county's largest urban centre (constituting 29.5% of the county's population) and the 24th largest in the Republic of Ireland.

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Sligo is a coastal town on the west coast of Ireland that serves as the main urban center for County Sligo, with a population of about 20,600 people. As one of Ireland's larger towns and an important seaport, it functions as the administrative and commercial hub for its county and the broader western region.

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Settlement.image_skyline: Sligo Borough Council.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Sligo Town Hall
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Settlement.map_caption: Location of Sligo in Ireland
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Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Sligo in Ireland
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Settlement.area_total_km2: 10.3
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Settlement.elevation_m: 13

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Sligeach
Population: 19199
Area: 30.86
Elevation: 13
Official website: www.sligoborough.ie
Image: Sligo-03-Garavogue River-Glasshouse-2017-gje.jpg
Dialing code: 71

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Commons category: Sligo
Irish Grid Reference: G685354
postal code: F91
native label: Sligeach

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History
Etymology
Early history
Medieval history
17th and 18th centuries
19th century
20th century
Geography
Architecture
Climate
Demographics
Religion
Economy
Culture
Traditional Irish music
Festivals
Theatre
In media
Sport
Football
Gaelic games
Rugby
Other sports
Administration
Law enforcement
Health services
Education
Transportation
Road
Rail
Air
Bus
Sligo Port
Media
Notable people
Twinning
Gallery
See also
Explanatory notes
References
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Sligo is a commercial and cultural centre situated on the west coast of Ireland. Its surrounding coast and countryside, as well as its connections to the poet W. B. Yeats, have made it a tourist destination.