The Model, Sligo

Name: The Model
Address: Sligo, Ireland

#13 among attractions in Sligo

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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. The gallery houses several exhibition spaces focusing on contemporary art and education activities, a cinema/venue for concerts, an artist-in-residence programme, and a collection of 20th-century Irish art called the Niland Collection. This collection is named for the former Sligo County librarian, Nora Niland. ()

Coordinates: 54°16'25"N, 8°27'46"W

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The Model – 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.

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1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
10 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...
0.7 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
18 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...
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
17 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...
0.4 miW
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
11 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.
0.6 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
17 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.
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Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
1 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.
1.7 miSE
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Hazelwood House, Sligo
43 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.
0.4 miN
54°16'45"N • 8°27'56"W
Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo
11 min walk • Universities and schools
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Cranmore, Sligo
16 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.
0.8 miN
Town
Rathbraughan
22 min walk • Rathbraughan is a townland in County Sligo, Ireland just north of Sligo Town. It gives its name to Rathbraughan Line, the main road through the area, and to Rathbraughan Park, a housing estate on the northern edge of Sligo Town which was built in the 1980s.
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Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Sligo
9 min walk • Institute of Technology Sligo was a state-funded third-level educational institution situated in the town of Sligo, Ireland. In April 2022, it was formally dissolved, and its functions became part of Atlantic Technological University. The institute has three faculties and nine departments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Model?

Nearby attractions include The Model, Sligo (1 min walk), Institute of Technology, Sligo (9 min walk), Sligo Abbey, Sligo (10 min walk), Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo (11 min walk).

How to get to The Model by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Model:

Bus

Sligo Institute of Technology • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)
Sligo IT • Lines: 566 (8 min walk)

Train

Sligo Mac Diarmada (20 min walk)