Strandhill is an enchanting seaside village located 8 km outside Sligo town on the wild Atlantic coast.

The peninsula is dominated by Knocknarea Mountain, on top of which is the ancient burial cairn of Queen Maeve who ruled the province of Connaught in the 1st century AD.

Strandhill boasts miles of long sandy beaches, internationally renowned for surfing, a challenging golf links, horse riding, seaweed baths, scenic walking trails, an array of lively pubs and restaurants and much more.

Warriors Festival
Each summer around 400 athletes congregate in Strandhill to compete in the Warriors run. The race follows the footsteps of the legendary Queen Maeve and her warriors, taking competitors from the canon gun at Strandhill beach to the 1070ft summit of Knocknarea where the Maeve is reputedly buried. The day culminates in music and festivities back in the town. For more details

Horse riding
Strandhill offers a variety of horse riding opportunities for all levels of experience, from picturesque woodland trails and mountain paths to vast sandy beaches. To find out more about horse riding in the area

Yeats Country
The archaeology, beauty and folklore of Sligo have provided inspiration for much of W.B. Yeats’ poetry. The Yeats Society of Sligo has an exhibition centre and library in Sligo town. Each year they run the ‘Yeats Festival’ as well as international summer schools. To take a poetry tour of Sligo or to find out more about upcoming events

Fishing and Angling
Ireland’s northwest region is home to some of Europe’s finest angling. As well as being famous for its sea angling, the area is considered a salmon fishing paradise. To find out more about fishing in the northwest, local tackle shops, guides and instructors, or to charter a boat.