Sligo Abbey
Sligo Abbey
4.5
10:00 - 17:15
Monday
10:00 - 17:15
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:15
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:15
Thursday
10:00 - 17:15
Friday
10:00 - 17:15
Saturday
10:00 - 17:15
Sunday
10:00 - 17:15
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4.5
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Lois A
Fredericksburg, VA182 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Lots of ruins of abbeys in Ireland. That is for sure. This was another good one. Well worth seeing.
Written 8 October 2023
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ProctorParquette
Manchester, NH99 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Very nice ruins - self-guided tour was good with an informative brochure. Good parking right across the street.
Written 17 July 2023
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TheMarshal84
Liverpool, UK444 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Located within the town itself, this fine example of early Gothic architecture is a great survivor. With likes to Bram Stocker, to Gothic feel knows no bounds. Looked after by OPW. Adult admission is €5.00, but entry is free if you have a English heratige/Cadw/Historic Environment Scotland membership. There is no coffee shop on site, but food outlets are a very short walk from the site. Allow 45-60 mins the take in the site. Worth a visit, even in the rain.
Written 14 July 2023
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traveltheworld012
Rochester, MN13,736 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were staying at the nearby Riverside Hotel (3 blocks away) on Saturday, May 20, 2023. It was raining all afternoon through the evening. So the next morning (Sunday) at 9 AM we walked over to see it. However, it did not open until 10AM to go inside. No worries, most of the place can be seen by simply looking through the iron fence as the abbey was in ruins and not much left of the walls facing the street so we could see all the rooms, what was left of them. This abbey was built in 1252, accidently burned from an errant candle in 1414, damaged in a siege of 1595 and ruined by Hamilton's army in 1641. I guess after all that they just gave up on trying to repair it. It is very interesting to imagine what was here almost 8 centuries ago.
Written 20 June 2023
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paulgray1
Sale, UK508 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Definitely worth a visit though it is a derelict abbey damaged over hundreds of years. It is interesting to see and the attendants were very helpful particularly when we wanted to look at the love knot carving when he took us to see it as we had missed it walking around by ourselves.
Written 1 May 2023
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Experience826787
11 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We were fortunate to visit just as a free guided tour started.
Harry, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and explained so much to us, pointing out carvings etc that we may have missed on a self guided tour. A beautiful old Dominican Abbey.
A great history lesson and definitely one to visit when in Sligo city.
Harry, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and explained so much to us, pointing out carvings etc that we may have missed on a self guided tour. A beautiful old Dominican Abbey.
A great history lesson and definitely one to visit when in Sligo city.
Written 24 April 2023
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Ann C
Nashville, TN3,238 contributions
Sep 2022
Sligo Abbey was founded in 1253 as a Dominican abbey.
It was impressive.
We were the only ones there, we took our time and explored all of the nooks and crannies. You can still see many carvings, both Renaissance and Gothic tomb sculptures, a 15C high alter and a well preserved cloister.
A lovely spot.
It was impressive.
We were the only ones there, we took our time and explored all of the nooks and crannies. You can still see many carvings, both Renaissance and Gothic tomb sculptures, a 15C high alter and a well preserved cloister.
A lovely spot.
Written 4 November 2022
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Alaska Laura
8 contributions
Sep 2022
Helpful volunteers. We loved the self-guided tour. Make sure you take the time to read "The Abby's connection to Dracula" as told by Bram Stoker's mother in the Visitor Entry. We felt like kids on a discovery going through the Abbey, reading what we could of the tombstones. I wished we had sheets of vellum with us to do pencil etchings for those too difficult to read.
Written 28 September 2022
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Kim G
Toronto, Canada1,362 contributions
Sep 2022
Lovely sight to visit with some amazing history. The abbey is in really good condition considering it's age. The entrance is free right now and they provide a nice two sided sheet detailing the history and each of the things to look at within the structure. It doesn't take very long but is worth stopping to see.
Written 25 September 2022
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S E
Avondale, AZ753 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Small site leaves a large impression on the history of the area. Scary and enlightening experience in less than one hour.
Written 17 September 2022
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Danielle H
Sun City Center, FL
How much time should we spend at Sligo Abbey? We have about 2 hours available and want to make sure that is enough.
TheMarshal84
Liverpool, UK444 contributions
Hi the Abbey is €4.99 each, and you can see it in 30-60 mins, you can also walk around the town and see the sights free of charge… hope that's helpful?
rimocik23
Carrigallen, Ireland6 contributions
Hi, rimocik23. What would you like to know about this attraction? I want to know about opening hours. I will have a guests from abroad and we would like to visit Sligo Abbey. Would it be open in the week from 21 January till 26 January. If yes, which days and hours please. Thank you. Rima
farscapeprincess
La Mesa, CA62 contributions
It might not be open for tours, but you can see it from the sidewalk outside. It's worth a walk-by for sure. So beautiful.
Lynda J
3 contributions
Will the abbey be open to the public in mid to late September?
Paula Ribeiro de Barros Barreto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ27 contributions
I am here and it is closed!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sligo Abbey
- Sligo Abbey is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:15
- Hotels near Sligo Abbey:
- (0.21 km) Riverside Hotel
- (0.34 km) The Glasshouse
- (0.36 km) An Cruiscin Lan
- (0.85 km) Pearse Lodge B&B
- (0.47 km) The Address Sligo
- Restaurants near Sligo Abbey:
- (0.09 km) Flipside Sligo
- (0.20 km) Eala Bhan Sligo
- (0.13 km) Andersons Grill & Bar
- (0.09 km) The Embassy Steakhouse
- (0.17 km) Jalan Jalan Sligo