Sligo
The town of Sligo, in the north of Ireland, straddles the Garavogue River where it meets Sligo Bay. It's known for its literary heritage and rugged countryside. Ruined medieval Sligo Abbey has carved tombs and a 15th-century altar. Sligo County Museum displays memorabilia of local poet W. B. Yeats, paintings and Stone Age artefacts. The Model is a contemporary arts centre featuring works by 20th-century Irish artists.
People born in Sligo (First 49 people) - Page 0
Francis Taaffe, 3rd Earl of Carlingford
James Joseph Kennedy
Plasterer
Margaret W. Kane
Bill Gibb
Fashion designer
Hugh Mercer
American military officer
James Kerry
Film actor
Pauline McLynn
Irish character actress
Mark Feehily
Irish singer
Kian Egan
Irish singer
Shane Filan
Irish singer
Mary O'Hara
Irish soprano
Conor McDermottroe
Film actor
Marian Harkin
Member of the European Parliament
Elva Trill
Actor
Tabby Callaghan
Irish musician
Maria McDermottroe
Actress
Frank Wynne
Irish translator
Tony McLoughlin
Former Teachta Dála of Ireland
Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont
Member of Parliament
Michael Corcoran
American musician
Ray MacSharry
Former Tánaiste of Ireland
Seamus McGuire
Irish fiddler
Tom Parsons
Football player
Noelle Middleton
Irish actress
Ted Nealon
Former Teachta Dála of Ireland
Cillian Gallagher
Rugby player
Conán O'Donnell
Maurice Lennon
Irish musician
Josie McDermott
Irish musician
Lisa Stanley
Irish singer
Michael Flatley Sr.
Ciarán Martyn
Footballer
Sean Fallon
Irish footballer
Tommie Gorman
Irish journalist
Patrick J. McCarthy
Mickey Kearins
Football player
Eugene Lambert
Irish puppeteer
Fred Finn
Musician
Athracht
Saint
Kelly Kilfeather
Singer
Kevin Devaney
Football player
Martin Kenny
Teachta Dála of Ireland
Michael Colreavy
Irish Politician
Peter Horan
Barry Cogan
Irish footballer
Imelda Henry
Irish Politician
Mike Nielsen
Irish guitarist
