Past Events

  • The Gentleman that Paid the Rent: The Pig in Irish Mythology, Folklore and Farm Life

    Local Studies and Reference Library Stephen Street,Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

    The Gentleman that Paid the Rent: The Pig in Irish Mythology, Folklore and Farm Life Lunchtime talk by Joe McGowan, Historian and Author Sligo Local Studies & Archive, Bridge Street Thursday 21st August 2025 1.00pm – 1.45pm BOOKING REQUIRED: 071 9111681 or pgannon@sligococo.ie ———————————————————— Joe McGowan is a native of Mullaghmore, County Sligo. For many years he […]

  • Harvest Knot Workshop – Central

    Sligo Central Library

    Harvest Knot Workshop Sligo Central Library Friday 22nd August 2025 3.30pm – 4.30pm BOOKING REQUIRED: 071 9111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie ———————————————————— Participants will learn how to make a Harvest Knot and hear about the history of the craft and associated calendar customs and traditions. All materials will be provided.

  • Ciorcal Comhrá – Sligo Library

    Sligo Central Library

    Bígí linn i Lárleabharlann Shligigh le haghaidh ár nGrúpa Comhrá Gaeilge gach seachtain. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal scile. Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join us in Sligo Central Library for our bi-weekly Irish Language Conversation Group. All skill levels welcome. No booking required.

  • Toddle Time Storytime

    Sligo Central Library

    Join us in Sligo Central Library for our regularly scheduled storytime for babies and toddlers! Suitable for ages 0-4 No booking required

  • Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna (1 of 6)

    Sligo Central Library

     Memories Become Stories:  Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna Do you have a memory you’d love to capture in words? Join us at Sligo Library for a warm and welcoming series of creative writing workshops, where we’ll explore cherished moments and stories from times gone by. No prior writing experience is needed — just […]

  • Toddle Time Storytime

    Sligo Central Library

    Join us in Sligo Central Library for our regularly scheduled storytime for babies and toddlers! Suitable for ages 0-4 No booking required

  • Ciorcal Comhrá – Sligo Library

    Sligo Central Library

    Bígí linn i Lárleabharlann Shligigh le haghaidh ár nGrúpa Comhrá Gaeilge gach seachtain. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal scile. Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join us in Sligo Central Library for our bi-weekly Irish Language Conversation Group. All skill levels welcome. No booking required.

  • Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna (2 of 6)

    Sligo Central Library

     Memories Become Stories:  Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna Do you have a memory you’d love to capture in words? Join us at Sligo Library for a warm and welcoming series of creative writing workshops, where we’ll explore cherished moments and stories from times gone by. No prior writing experience is needed — just […]

  • Toddle Time Storytime

    Sligo Central Library

    Join us in Sligo Central Library for our regularly scheduled storytime for babies and toddlers! Suitable for ages 0-4 No booking required

  • National Public Libraries Open Day 2025

    Sligo County Libraries will join libraries across Ireland on Saturday, 27 September to celebrate National Public Libraries Open Day 2025. The nationwide campaign invites the public to “Take a Closer Look” at the modern, inclusive, and vibrant services libraries offer today. It highlights the evolving role of libraries in Irish society as places of entertainment, […]

  • Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna (3 of 6)

    Sligo Central Library

     Memories Become Stories:  Six-Part Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve McKenna Do you have a memory you’d love to capture in words? Join us at Sligo Library for a warm and welcoming series of creative writing workshops, where we’ll explore cherished moments and stories from times gone by. No prior writing experience is needed — just […]