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THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
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DIRTBIRDS: GIRLS WORLD TOUR
Ireland’s Queens of Comedy are back with their brand -new show “Girls World Tour”. After their last sell out tour ,which received standing ovations across Ireland and the UK, DirtBirds are bringing their highly relatable and spot on observational comedy back to the stage. DirtBirds come to the Radisson Blue, on Thursday April 18.
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IT’S MAGIC
Joe the Magician is back! Yes, It’s Joe from RTÉjr’s ‘abraKIDabra’ and ‘Dizzy Deliveries’, this time he’s back to The Hawk’s Well with his brand new show ‘It’s Magic!’. All new impossible magic and illusion that will have children at all ages roaring laughing one minute and in complete awe the next. Show takes place at Hawk’s Well on Saturday, April 20.
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CASTLE 2 CAVE CAMINO
This year’s Castle 2 Cave Camino takes place this Saturday, April 20. This is a looped 34K Camino set in the heart of south east County Sligo. Starting in Knockoconnor Keash this route has breath taking views along historical trail roads. All locations are steeped in history, folklore myths and legends which we will share with you over the coming weeks. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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JACK LUKEMAN
Jack Lukeman affectionately known as Jack L has just announced a new regional tour following the smashing success of his latest album ‘ Echo On’, coming to Hawk’s Well on Friday, April 19. The highly anticipated tour guarantees an unforgettable kaleidoscope of performances, each radiating with the electrifying energy and raw passion that embody Jack Lukeman’s music.
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THE LAST PEARL
The Last Pearl is the fourth in a series of devised works since 2016 that include Shackleton, The School Days of Thaddeus K and Hunting Darwin. The Last Pearl tells the story of M, a pearl diver, in her search to survive in an ever-changing and increasingly challenging world. By Blue Raincoat Theatre, this show runs from April 22-26 at the Factory Performance Space.
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FRED & ALICE
The fast-paced and uproariously funny production of Fred & Alice is set to hit the Hawk’s Well Stage on Saturday April 20, 8pm. It’s not easy to get by in this crazy old world, is it? But Fred and Alice have discovered that all you really need are 2 tennis rackets, disproportionate reactions to minor accidents, an immature coping strategy and each other.
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SLIGO ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & VINTAGE FAIR
The Sligo Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Sunday April 21.This will be the 33rd fair. There will be 35+ stands
with dealers from all over Ireland offering a vast array of items. Admission is €3.50.
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RAFEEF ZIADAH: LET IT BE A TALE
In memory of Palestinian poet and educator Refaat Alareer. Palestinian poet and spoken word artist Rafeef Ziadah brings her powerful catalogue of poetry to the stage featuring selections from her latest album “Three Generations” and earlier works from “We Teach Life”. See it at Hawk’s Well on April 23.
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SING WITH SEAMIE
Rekindle your love of singing, learning new songs and increase your song repertoire by joining us for our lunchtime Singalong socials on Wednesdays.Led by one of Ireland’s most celebrated singers, Seamie O’Dowd, you can be guaranteed a lunchtime of pure joy in the company of Seamie and special guests. The second guest of the series to perform on Wednesday April 17, 1pm is singer/songwriter from the northwest Mairin Mannion.
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CIRCUS GERBOLA
The circus returns to Sligo this week, with Circus Gerbola comes to Carraroe on Wednesday, April 17 with the spectacular 2024 show featuring some of the biggest stars in world circus. Circus continues until Tuesday, April 23.