Cliffoney is on the 200 mile North West Cycle Trail which is one of Ireland’ s most enjoyable and exciting designated bike routes, taking in five counties. (See Guardian article). If that sounds a bit of a commitment, the area around Cliffoney has many tracks and bothairins (laneways) which make for ideal cycling routes. Bike Hire is available in the village and you can get lots of advice on routes locally.
This year’s An Post Tour of Sligo takes place on May 5th.
A great selection of Spring 2015 classes in cake decoration, crochet and sewing techiniques For more details see the Crafter’s Basket Website
Harrison’s Bar and Restaurant are adding a new coffee shop range on June 1st. Soup and Sandwiches, Gourmet Coffee, Pastries, Scones and Preserves. Every day 11am – 4pm.
[codepeople-post-map]In the Cliffoney vicinity are some of Europe’s top angling destinations and an absolute paradise for both salmon fishing and sea angling. Drowes Fishery This is one of Ireland’s premier spring salmon and grilse fisheries. The Drowes is among the earliest opening salmon fisheries in the country and regularly claims the honour of producing Ireland’s…
Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership produce a regular guide to a wide variety of classes and events in the North Sligo area Download here: North Sligo Activity Guide
Birdwatching The habitat around Bunduff Lough is salt water marshland which attracts a variety of birds including Whooper Swans which arrive here in October from Iceland. Mallard and teal are found here in the Winter months and occasionally shovelled, scaup and tufted duck can be seen. There are seabirds in abundance along the coast, including…