Metal Man, Rosses Point
#1 among attractions in Rosses Point
Facts and practical information
The Metal Man is a beacon off the coast of the Rosses Point Peninsula in County Sligo, Ireland. ()
Rosses Point Ireland
Metal Man – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Carrowmore, Sligo Abbey, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Knocknarea.
Complex of Megalithic tombsCarrowmore, Sligo
112 min walk • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is a prehistoric site nestled in the County of Sligo, Ireland, representing one of the oldest and most significant megalithic complexes in Europe. This sprawling archaeological landscape, a museum of sorts under the open sky, is home...
1200s Dominican friary with noted altarSligo Abbey, Sligo
123 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...
Sacred and religious sites, ChurchCathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
117 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...
Hill with ancient tombs and a large cairnKnocknarea, Sligo
80 min walk • Perched on the western coast of Ireland, in the verdant county of Sligo, stands Knocknarea, a commanding limestone hill that is an archaeological site of significant importance. The summit of Knocknarea is crowned by a large mound of stones known as Queen Maeve's...
Concerts and shows, TheaterHawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
119 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...
MuseumSligo County Museum, Sligo
120 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.
Sacred and religious sites, ChurchSt John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
118 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.
Museum, Art museumThe Model, Sligo
128 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.
ChurchKillaspugbrone Church, Strandhill
46 min walk • Killaspugbrone is an early Christian church on the coast west of Sligo town and near the modern resort of Strandhill. Known as Caiseal Irrae in the earliest references.
Archaeological siteListoghil, Ballysadare
110 min walk • Listoghil is the large central monument in the Carrowmore group of prehistoric tombs in County Sligo in Ireland. It was numbered as Carrowmore 51 by George Petrie in 1837 and this designation is still used.
Sligo