Sligo Tourism Stats

Sligo has enjoyed tourism growth in recent years with overseas visitors rising from 129,000 in 2013 to 186,000 in 2015, an increase of 44%. Mainland Europe is currently Sligo’s largest overseas and fastest growing market. Other big markets are UK, USA. In 2015, total tourism revenue for overseas and domestic visitors is estimated at € 112m. ( Fáilte Ireland). Approximately 240,000 Irish residents also visited County Sligo in 2015, spending an estimated € 61m.