County Sligo Towns - Rosses Point, Sligo

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1009. Monasteraden

The history of the Monasteraden area is rich and varied with an abundance of archaeological remains and historic sites. It stretches from the early pre-historic age right through to the 16th century castle ruins around the shores of Lough Gara.

The Monasteraden area is well-known for Traditional Irish Music. Visitors can enjoy the special sound and rhythm from traditional instruments such as the flute, the fiddle, the accordeon and the bodhran. Sessions are common in all the local pubs during the summer. Also during the summer there is a musical festival in nearby Gurteen. It is in honour of the legendary Michael Coleman, and another in Ballaghaderreen in honour of Dr. Douglas Hyde.

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1010. Mullaghmore

A lovely little fishing harbour which provides sheltered anchorage for small boats and a long sandy beach which is safe for bathing and windsurfing. There is a fully equipped sea angling boat for hire here and the waters are ideal for deep sea diving.

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1011. Riverstown

A small village well known to game anglers.

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1012. Rosses Point

A seaside resort with unique features, including an 18-hole championship golf course, two magnificent sandy beaches, a yacht club and a fully equipped sea angling boat for hire. The village is set against the back-drop of a spectacular mountains and the beauty of Sligo Bay. There are restaurants and good accommodation as well as friendly pubs where there is live entertainment during the season. The bay is ideal for windsurfing and other water sports.

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