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- brian h35 contributionsI have hiked this now for 36 years this was the first time with my kids (7 & 10). It is a fantastic hike and I love passing the history down. Highly recommend. Please be respectful and appreciate it has great significance. Stay off the pile.
The views cannot be better and get more amazing every 20 steps on the way up.Written 10 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ajsreview2017Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK116 contributionsWent in the evening and we had a really great walk on the beach. Good long expanse of sandy beach to walk along - wasn't busy. Great views of the sunset over the sea. Parking was easy.Written 22 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LiimmoMBrowns Plains, Australia191 contributionsOn our way to Westport, we decided to stop by Sligo town for lunch and take the opportunity to visit Sligo Abbey. The car park across the road is conveniently located and reasonably priced.
Though small and in ruins, the abbey holds a certain charm and i think it's worth a visit if you like to amble around and read about history.  You are given an informative booklet to guide you through the site, highlighting key aspects of its history. The self-guided tour doesn’t take long, but it was an interesting glimpse into the past and a lovely impromptu jaunt.Written 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CraftyCSToronto, Canada48 contributionsStart with a short walkable walk to trees with ribbon and string hung for wishes to The Fairies. Then on to exploring the thousands of years old tomb. Some posted signs to help fill in the history. You can also go into the tomb and explore. Lots of spots to take great photos.Written 26 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Richard PeacockYork, UK7 contributionsOutstanding gallery, superb collection, friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great coffee. Thank you for a highlight of our week in Sligo.Written 16 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- brian hVista, California 20 contributionsThe most friendly, informative and useful heritage center visited in our 3 week travels through 6 counties. Padraig was a delight....bright, helpful and helped us so much with our ancestor search. I would highly recommend anyone who is visiting the Sligo area to search for their Irish roots to stop by this heritage center.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- london057Dublin, OH683 contributionsFirst of all it is very medieval castles. Second the views are lovely. Third felt like you were in King William I kingdom. Lastly, I could go back here.Written 21 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Faith SDalton-on-Tees, UK1 contributionInteresting history about this place, good for walking & taking photo’s. The statue of the woman looking out to sea is very poignant to remind us what went on before. It can be very windswept but beautiful on a fine day.Written 29 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert HDronfield, UK629 contributionsThis is a small graveyad, but when you leave you are glad you paid a visit. It wasn’t easy to find. It’s close to St Edwards School and entry is through iron gates that are via a small car park. It’s a short walk from the Clayton Hotel. There are no large signs.Written 17 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- waterbathSingapore, Singapore114 contributionsIt’s a highly historical site. Our guide mentioned that despite it being an friary built hundreds of years ago. There are still people laid to rest here. So definitely be respectful of the area. He also pointed out the stairs going up to the second floor of the friary, which was reaaaaally cool.
There are small stone rooms within the friary and one, with a little statue of Mother Mary in it.Written 19 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sheila FowlerSeattle, WA204 contributionsThis was a surprise. Heapstown Cairn is really in a field behind a home. It is a hidden gem and our group had it to ourselves the entire time we were there. Trees, herbs and cairns. I highly recommend a stop here.Written 28 October 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Olegunner131pjs93 contributionsA short walk along the beach at Strandhill, past the dune fencing, you will find the Middens. Stunning sand dunes all round and the deposits of shells in the Middens in Shelly Valley is such a sight. (Goole them!). Occasionally you will spot wild Irish hares among the dunes. The views from the top of the dunes are great with the Atlantic Ocean and beach to one side and the glorious Koncknarea to the other.Written 25 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- InscribeSligo, Ireland337 contributionsThe Green Fort is located at Forthill overlooking Sligo and the Sligo harbour area. In ancient times following the arrival of the first settlers in Ireland this fortification was a regular ringed fort which was used by the early settlers to protect livestock and crops as well as the family who lived there from human mauraders and wild animals such as wolves.
Prior to the Williamite wars in Ireland (1688 to 1691) perhaps as far back as 1620 the ring fort was converted into the current structure which can be seen today which is a star-shaped fort.
The construction materials were sods hence the name Green Fort to differentiate it from the Stone Fort which was located on the site of the present civil building of the Town Hall.
The Sod Fort would have been the name used for the Green Fort as to differentiate it from the Stone Fort that used to be where the town hall now stands.
The fort was used to defend the town from the northern side and the harbour also. In 1690 the Fort was repaired and the Jacobite leader, Col Teague O'Reagan, a Cork man decided to abandon the stone Fort and strengthen the defences of the Green Fort.
In mid 1691 the Williamites attacked Sligo with a force of about 10,000. A long a hard battle was fought and eventually a surrender was negotiated on the basis that the defenders would be unharmed. Following the Williamite wars the fort was abandoned.
Although the fort is of great historical importance some of the land on which the fort stands was turned into housing by the Town Council and while housing is important so is the historical heritage. Visitors to the Green Fort are amazed by the scenic views. The harbour, Knocknarea mountain, Benbulben Mand the Dartry mountains, Glencar as well as Sligo town itself can be seen from the top.
The approaches to the fort are a bit steep but the climb is worth the slight effort. As the fort is a grassy structure it would be useful to wear wellington boots or gum boots or some similar footwear.Written 18 February 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - InscribeSligo, Ireland337 contributionsCounty Sligo contains a vast number of well-preserved archaeological sites because the natural resources of the area provided the resources nesessary for human settlement from earliest times dating from around 400 AD. One of the finest examples of an earthen ring fort (or rath) is located at Rathmulcagh which is sited on the top of a ridge overlooking the River Moy on the Sligo side of the river at Rinroe, Scurmore not far from Enniscrone.
The fort has an interior diameter inside the high embankment is just 3 or 4 meters short of 70 m. Outside the embankment is a deep ditch, followed by a small, outer bank. You can access the ringfort on the east side by a causeway spanning the ditch. The site includes various archaeological features including sutterains. One of these is about 9 meters long and remains intact but the others have collapsed and local people say there are underground chambers. The site is a pretty awesome experience.Written 25 February 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - maeve dDublin, Ireland6 contributionsCouldn't get to see it, hotel that it is in the grounds of is closed (July 2022) and maps brought my up a tiny lane and stopped at a gate which said no trespassing which was disappointingWritten 8 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
