Rosses Point Village - Sligo, Ireland - Wild Atlantic Way
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Welcome to Irish Traditions, Heritage and Folklore at SligoHeritage! "...Each age is a dream that is dying/ or one that is coming to birth..." For the devotee of Irish history, heritage, mythology or folklore, County Sligo in the west coast province of Connacht, has everything. For those who take time to read the landscape, every stone and hill has its own unique, often bloody, story to tell. Here one can literally trace the dramatic tendrils of our nation, from mythological origins through a turbulent hist
The mighty prow of 'bare Benbulbens head,' made famous by the poet W.B. Yeats, defines the County Sligo landscape. This is the 'Yeats' country', a countryside rich in history, folklore and mythology. In Drumcliffe churchyard the poet himself lies at peace in the Sligo soil that inspired much of his work.
My name is Joe Mc Gowan, host of this, County Sligo's only heritage site. My interest in heritage, folklore and history has led to the writing and publishing of several books on the subject. These web pages have been created to give the visitor an understanding, not just of Sligo's history , and heritage , but also a taste of current events .
Rosses Point Village - Sligo, Ireland - Wild Atlantic Way