Head West This July Sligo will come to life with an incredible range of music, theatre, spoken word, dance, poetry trails, children’s and family events, visual art and more. Inspired by the creative energy of Ireland’s Northwest, Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is an unique coming together of artists and audiences. It is a celebration of the imagination and shared experience that welcomes all along the Wild Atlantic Way. The festival kicks off on Saturday July 7 with free party Disco É Cultura - a blend of music and cultures from Latin America, East Africa and the Caribbean islands. Festival runs from 7th - 14th July at venues across Sligo town and country.

Don't miss the award winning New Zealand performance artist Julia Croft with ‘Power Ballad’, other music highlights include Jerry Creedon Trio, Katie Laffan, Flook, Lemoncello, New Jackson & Margie Lewis, Niwel Tsumbu & Eamon Cagney, and the popular songs by the sea series. These are just some of the music acts playing at Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, for more log onto www.cairdefestival.com