There’s lots to do in Cliffoney and the north Sligo area
A commemorative weekend is planned for the last weekend in June, 2015, to mark the remarkable events of June 1915 in Cliffoney, led by Fr. Michael O’Flanagan. For more information contact Martin on 071 9131995. [metaslider id=1379] Fr. O’Flanagan was sent to Cliffoney in August 1914. A great public speaker, socialist, and reformer, O’Flanagan stood…
A great selection of Spring 2015 classes in cake decoration, crochet and sewing techiniques For more details see the Crafter’s Basket Website
by Trudy Lomax “…..In coupling people a steady help Are scraps of apples and powdered herbs The purple orchid and cowslip plant The knotted figwort, the shepherd’s purse Kid’s desire and also rib- wort, Early purple Orchid The yellow cummin with its magic for lust Leaves that are burned in secrecy – And more of…
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.
Learn to sail in this lovely corner of Donegal Bay. Adult Sailing Courses in June, Junior Sailing Courses in July. Full details on www.mullaghmoresailingclub.org
Every Wednesday @ 10:30am 29th May: Rosses Point 5th June: Benwiskin All Welcome. For further details contact the Benwiskin Centre 071 9176721
Riding on a beautiful sandy beach or through laneways and quiet backroads, Cliffoney is an ideal base for an equestrian holiday! Cliffoney is located close to a number of excellent riding stables including Island View Riding Stables which is listed in the directory section of this website.
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…
Mullaghmore Head, 3 miles from Cliffoney, is on the map for big wave riders from all over the world. There is ideal surf for beginners in nearby Bundoran and plenty of opportunities to learn or improve thanks to regular classes: Bundoran Surf Co Turf nSurf Surfworld Bundoran
Arts and Crafts Classes take place locally at The Crafter’s Basket and Benwhiskin Centre
Coastal, hill, upland, bogland and riverside walking are all available in the immediate area and are well documented in this brochure from the Benwhiskin Centre Walking and Cycling Brochure The website Sligo Walks outlines a number of walk nearby: Bunduff Lake Gleniff Horseshoe Mullaghmore Head Benbulbin Forest Trail For group walks in different parts of…
Riding on a beautiful sandy beach or through laneways and quiet backroads, Cliffoney is an ideal base for an equestrian holiday! Cliffoney is located close to a number of excellent riding stables including Island View Riding Stables which is listed in the directory section of this website.
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…
[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…