Easky combines a clear historical connection with a short coastal destination: Roslee Castle dates from 1207, and a path leads about one kilometre from Easkey Bridge to the sea. Together, these places give a stay a concrete framework: local history and a manageable walk.

Roslee Castle and the history of the town

Roslee Castle was built in 1207 for Oliver McDonnell. It became the seat of the O'Dowd chieftains of the Barony of Tireragh. The year it was built and its historical function highlight different aspects: its construction for McDonnell and its connection to the chieftains' seat. The castle is beside the promenade leading to Easky Pier. This connects a historical point of interest with a practical landmark in the town.

A path to the seashore

A path leads from Easkey Bridge to the seashore; the route is about one kilometre long. This approximate distance makes for a manageable short walk that can be planned as an activity in its own right. While Roslee Castle provides Easky with a historical anchor, this walk focuses on the route to the coastline.

More to discover in the wider destination of County Sligo

Beyond Easky's local points of interest, the wider destination of County Sligo offers other distinct themes. Carrowmore is Ireland's largest and oldest collection of Neolithic tombs: more than 30 surviving monuments are almost 6,000 years old. Carrowkeel contains tombs that are more than 5,000 years old and may be explored by visitors. There is one clear restriction: the tombs must not be climbed on or damaged. The number of surviving monuments at Carrowmore and the opportunity to explore Carrowkeel, together with the rule protecting it, offer different ways to engage with County Sligo's archaeological heritage.

County Sligo's coast also offers a range of landscapes and activities. Streedagh Beach is a three-kilometre sandy beach connecting Streedagh Point with Connor's Island. Its dunes and estuary are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Surfing and windsurfing are possible in the coastal waters; stand-up paddleboarding takes place in the sheltered estuary. Check sea conditions before taking part. Mullaghmore Head is a well-known surf spot in County Sligo and also has a walking route along its coast. Check local conditions before setting out for a walk, too.

For a culinary focus, there is the Sligo Food Trail, a network of more than 70 food-related businesses in County Sligo. The trail includes four weekly craft and food markets. If you plan to visit a market, check the current market days beforehand.

Discover more destinations: Castlebaldwin, Strandhill, Cloonacool, Mullaghmore, Ballaghnatrillick, Cloghboley, Drumcliff, Derrybeg

For the wider travel overview: County Sligo.