The Showgrounds, Sligo

#17 among attractions in Sligo

Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

The Showgrounds is a stadium in Sligo, which has been home of Sligo Rovers since Rovers were formed in 1928. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Capacity: 4500Coordinates: 54°16'12"N, 8°29'14"W

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The Showgrounds – 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.

0.7 miE
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
18 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...
~1840 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
9 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...
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
11 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...
0.6 miE
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
16 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.
0.4 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
11 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 miE
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
26 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.
1.1 miNE
54°16'45"N • 8°27'56"W
Knocknarea Mountain, Sligo
28 min walk • Universities and schools
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery
The Model, Sligo
26 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 miE
Neighbourhood
Cranmore, Sligo
26 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.
1.4 miNE
Town
Rathbraughan
36 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.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Sligo
30 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 Showgrounds?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo (9 min walk), St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo (11 min walk), Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo (11 min walk), Ambrosio and Bernado O'Higgins, Sligo (15 min walk).

How to get to The Showgrounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Showgrounds:

Bus

Sligo Bus Station • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)
Sligo Institute of Technology • Lines: 23 (31 min walk)

Train

Sligo Mac Diarmada (7 min walk)