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Aughris Head, Co. Sligo

Aughris Head is a promontory in the parish of Templeboy, and on the north coast of the Barony of Tireragh, County Sligo. Aughris meaning the point of the horses is steeped in history and culture with remnants providing testament to a much and varied history.

Remaining largely untouched, Aughris has a unique and rugged coastline, as with the rest of Co. Sligo, the mountains and coastline inspire poets and artists and without doubt will enchant you today.

Aughris Head provides incredible views while the fishing is a must for the angling enthusiasts. There are also several championship golf courses nearby and surfing at Enniscrone beach.

Featured Establishment

Drink

Beach Bar/Aughris House

Aughris Head, Co. Sligo

B&B / Pub

The McDermott family’s picturesque and beautifully located thatched pub seems to ...

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Gardens

There is no featured garden in the area

Golf

County Sligo Golf Club

Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
Course Type: Links

County Sligo Golf Club is one of the oldest and best known links courses in Ireland. It was founded in 1894 is situated at Rosses Point, a seaside village eight kilometres (5 miles) north west of Sligo town. The links are set out on one of th ...

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Self Catering

Temple House - Gardener's Cottage

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Gardener’s Cottage The Gardener’s Cottage is a lovely Victorian two storey holiday rental house set amidst the idyllic surroundings of Temple House estate. It comprises 4 spacious bedrooms, with one downstairs, and 2 bathrooms ( 1 ...

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What's On

Ballina Farmers Market - Co Mayo - Saturdays

Ballina Farmers Market - Every Saturday 9am - 2pm

Market Square, Ballina, Co Mayo

Contact: Jacinta Kearney (096) 70905

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Tourist Attractions

Sligo Abbey

Sligo, Co. Sligo

Sligo Abbey is a Dominican Friary that was founded in 1253 by Maurice FitzGerald. It was destroyed in 1414 by a fire, ravaged during the Tyrone War in 1595 and once more in 1641 during the Ulster Uprising. The friars moved out in the 18th cen ...

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Wedding Venues

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo

Sligo, Co. Sligo

This relatively new hotel is not especially attractive from the road but, once inside the door, it’s a different story as it has a lovely light and appealing atmosphere, a huge welcoming flower arrangement in the large foyer, and staff who ...

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