Markievicz Park

#1362 among destinations in Ireland

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Markievicz Park is the principal GAA stadium in County Sligo, Ireland, home to the Sligo Gaelic football and hurling teams. Built in 1955 in Sligo town, it is named after Constance Markievicz, one of the participants of the 1916 Easter Rising, the first woman elected to Dáil Éireann and the first female British MP. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1955 (69 years ago)Capacity: 18.6 thous.Coordinates: 54°15'27"N, 8°27'52"W

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Markievicz Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo County Museum.

1 miN
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
1.1 miN
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
28 min walk • Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town.
1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
26 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
1.1 miN
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
29 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
0.6 miE
Archaeological site
Carns Cairn
16 min walk • Carns Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
1.2 miE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Hazelwood House, Sligo
32 min walk • Hazelwood House is an 18th-century Palladian style country house located in a 70-acre demesne in the parish of Calry, approximately 2 miles south-east of the town of Sligo in north-west Ireland.
1.1 miN
Museum, Art gallery
The Model, Sligo
29 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Cranmore, Sligo
14 min walk • Cranmore is a large local authority housing development in Sligo, it is situated on the eastern side of Sligo town. It is the largest housing estate in the west of Ireland with 511 houses, it was built in five phases from the early seventies to 1985.
1 miN
Memorial
Ambrosio and Bernado O'Higgins, Sligo
27 min walk • Ambrosio Bernardo O'Higgins y O'Higgins, 1st Marquess of Osorno born Ambrose Bernard O'Higgins, was an Irish-Spanish colonial administrator and a member of the O'Higgins family. He served the Spanish Empire as captain general of Chile and viceroy of Peru. Chilean independence leader Bernardo O'Higgins was his son.