Benbulben tends to be one of the places to visit in Sligo that usually impress people the most, however the likes of Knocknashee and Mullaghmore Head are incredibly impressive, too. Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide.

Sligo town is a place caught between land and sea. Where is Sligo? To the west is Lough Gill, to the east, the Atlantic Ocean, and in between is the Garavogue River, one of the shortest rivers in Ireland.

Dear to the hearts of Irish people long before Normal People hit our screens, Sligo boasts epic scenery and amazing Irish culture by the bucketload. The county is full of beautiful places, perfect for an active small-group tour of Ireland. Not only that but an array of important Irish historical figures are linked to Sligo.

Overshadowing Sligo town is the iconic Ben Bulben, under which is the cave of Diarmuid & Grainne. County Sligo’s iconic landmark is a natural element – which says a lot about Sligo. This compact county is full of outdoors lovers as well as amazing landscapes to explore.