As a lad who grow up in and around sligo, wine street is named wine street due to the majority of the first houses built having wine cellers as they were built by wealthy merchants.
Thanks Matthew, that makes sense, except that one wouldn’t have expected even wealthy Irish merchants to be big wine enthusiasts - I wonder were they importing it?
@nakedireland Sligo was a very busy port at one point so I assume they were also after you were at the court house you said that you were back on "Abbey Street " it was actually Castle Street named for two separate castles that once stood there and after the post office and before the Glass house you said that you were passing the "Sligo art gallery" it's actually the Yates memorial building.
Awwww I LOVED watching this, I used to live in Sligo for 6 years before moving to Belfast, I used to work at Angel World on Hyde bridge, so amazing to re visit again from your video, thank you so much for sharing XXXX
Always loved Sligo, we lived in Crossmolina a few miles south in Mayo. Love walks along Eniscrone and a Guinness or two after. Staying in Sligo this summer escaping the Spanish heat, can't wait for some wild Atlantic trout. Really enjoy the vlogs
What a beautiful country. When you live in Australia, the one thing you miss is the lack of beautiful old building's. There are of course old buildings, though city's like Brisbane have torn down many of the best. But look how Ireland has managed it Urban heritage. I know from experience that there are some rough joints, but what a fantastic wee city is Sligo!! Cheers again Greg for a heart warming presentation.
Very informative video. Drove through Sligo many many times but stayed last year for 3 days and it was wonderful. Went to Knocknarea to see Queen Maeve's Cairn which is near Strandhill and it was a fantastic climb through the very steep forest along elevated railway sleepers which were doubled up, otherwise we would never have made it. Looking forward to you next video. BTW you have a great voice.
My niece, was responsible for having Maeve's Cairn protected as a National Heritage Site. She was then the head of Sligo Co. Archaeology. When out for a walk up on Ben Bulbin she found the Cairn being pulled apart by idiots. It also hadn't been officially surveyed, so she had a friend of her husband fly his chopper with her photographing it. Then she launched a nationwide campaign to have it protected.
Another very enjoyable video Greg 👍. In many ways I thought Sligo like any other Irish town, it reminded me of so many others. That said it does look nice, I like the river running through it and some lovely architecture, not all soulless modern shop fronts. If I ever get over that way I would like to visit there, maybe sample one of those pubs 😁, certainly enjoy the great Irish food 😉. I do miss the great food and the huge portions you got when eating out, and being a proper piggy 🐖 I would always clear my plate 😆.
@@nakedireland Amen. I used to go to a place called Famers Kitchen just on the outskirts of Wexford in Drinagh, best grub and needed a fork lift to carry me out of there. No wonder I gained so much weight living and working in Ireland 🤣🤣🤣
Never been to Sligo. Heading there tomorrow for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk at the Showgrounds. Great video, very well put together and executed. Really enjoyed the background music, along with the street noise and well recorded voice over the top, very nicely done. Great work 👍 I have subscribed
I went to Sligo one time on a bus tour and stayed at the Sligo Southern Hotel. They didn’t give us much time to visit the town though. I’d definitely like to walk around some day!
From Fermanagh. Sligo up there with Enniskillen as a well preserved town However, for financial reasons Enniskillen is always full of Sligo people shopping here, as they get more more for their money, here in the north. Not too sure about a shop owner there, as here, LIDLE and TESCO full of southern cars. A pictorial video, fine, but that's it.
I remember when I was younger about 15yrs ago now my mother would finish work on a Friday pick me and my brother up from school and go straight for Asda in Enniskillen at that time was way cheaper
If anyone is interested, theres a lecture by Transna na Tire on Sligo Abbey and the 1832 Cholera Pandemic. Lecture 69. Its on TH-cam. Well worth a wee listen.👍
Yes! A big one! I traveled from Mexico to Dublin on June 2012 just to see Westlife in the last show , and recently I saw them at Guadalajara Mexico, I would love to visit Sligo ❤
You mention Ireland's diversity in a lot of your videos, and that should be a positive thing, but there is dark clouds gathering over that lately if you have been keeping up with latest protests. Not to take away from your enjoyable videos, but something to think about going forward on both sides of the border.
Yes, I mention it because it’s topical, and because it’s impossible to walk through an Irish town filming and not notice the changing demographic. So I simply reflect it. I have no nostalgia for the old Irish monoculture, and I see diversity, as you say, as a positive thing.
4:47 nothing against the restraunt lovely food But if you ask any local about our new "diversity" you'll definitely get all the answers you need Obviously dont ask the rainbow hair and doc martens brigade
My Hometown Sligo, Ireland!! I Love it so Well!!⛄🎄⛄🎄
Beautiful place to belong to Marcus. Thanks for watching.
As a lad who grow up in and around sligo, wine street is named wine street due to the majority of the first houses built having wine cellers as they were built by wealthy merchants.
Thanks Matthew, that makes sense, except that one wouldn’t have expected even wealthy Irish merchants to be big wine enthusiasts - I wonder were they importing it?
@nakedireland Sligo was a very busy port at one point so I assume they were also after you were at the court house you said that you were back on "Abbey Street " it was actually Castle Street named for two separate castles that once stood there and after the post office and before the Glass house you said that you were passing the "Sligo art gallery" it's actually the Yates memorial building.
There’s nothing like a bit of local knowledge Matthew. Thanks for watching, and for your corrections.
Awwww I LOVED watching this, I used to live in Sligo for 6 years before moving to Belfast, I used to work at Angel World on Hyde bridge, so amazing to re visit again from your video, thank you so much for sharing XXXX
The pleasure is all mine. Thanks so much for watching.
Always loved Sligo, we lived in Crossmolina a few miles south in Mayo. Love walks along Eniscrone and a Guinness or two after. Staying in Sligo this summer escaping the Spanish heat, can't wait for some wild Atlantic trout. Really enjoy the vlogs
Many thanks. I have great memories of holidays in Eniscrone myself.
Looks very beautiful and rich in architecture. Love to see you Sligo❤❤❤
It’s here waiting for you. Come visit.
What a beautiful country. When you live in Australia, the one thing you miss is the lack of beautiful old building's. There are of course old buildings, though city's like Brisbane have torn down many of the best. But look how Ireland has managed it Urban heritage. I know from experience that there are some rough joints, but what a fantastic wee city is Sligo!! Cheers again Greg for a heart warming presentation.
So glad you enjoyed it.
Will be in Sligo in mid-October (3 nights at Rosses Point). This is informative and helpful in planning in-town time.
Very informative video. Drove through Sligo many many times but stayed last year for 3 days and it was wonderful. Went to Knocknarea to see Queen Maeve's Cairn which is near Strandhill and it was a fantastic climb through the very steep forest along elevated railway sleepers which were doubled up, otherwise we would never have made it. Looking forward to you next video. BTW you have a great voice.
Ah cheers, I know one thing, I’m no David Attenborough!!
My niece, was responsible for having Maeve's Cairn protected as a National Heritage Site. She was then the head of Sligo Co. Archaeology. When out for a walk up on Ben Bulbin she found the Cairn being pulled apart by idiots. It also hadn't been officially surveyed, so she had a friend of her husband fly his chopper with her photographing it. Then she launched a nationwide campaign to have it protected.
Wow, that's people power!
Another very enjoyable video Greg 👍. In many ways I thought Sligo like any other Irish town, it reminded me of so many others. That said it does look nice, I like the river running through it and some lovely architecture, not all soulless modern shop fronts. If I ever get over that way I would like to visit there, maybe sample one of those pubs 😁, certainly enjoy the great Irish food 😉. I do miss the great food and the huge portions you got when eating out, and being a proper piggy 🐖 I would always clear my plate 😆.
Huge portions is right! Many thanks for watching again.
@@nakedireland The Irish do know how to feed you 😆 No wonder I love the country so much 😁
it’s not about quality Rob, it’s about quantity!
@@nakedireland Amen. I used to go to a place called Famers Kitchen just on the outskirts of Wexford in Drinagh, best grub and needed a fork lift to carry me out of there. No wonder I gained so much weight living and working in Ireland 🤣🤣🤣
The Irish meal isn’t always the healthy option!
It looks nice and clean.
Yes, it’s beautiful
My family on my mums side O'neill were from Sligo, I have never been there but would love to visit 🙏🌹
Michelle, you must visit it. Thanks for watching.
Never been to Sligo. Heading there tomorrow for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk at the Showgrounds. Great video, very well put together and executed. Really enjoyed the background music, along with the street noise and well recorded voice over the top, very nicely done. Great work 👍 I have subscribed
Ah, thanks so much and enjoy the match.
Enjoy as always ur quirky Ulster Perspective
Quirky or not, it’s the only perspective I’ve got! 🤷🏽♂️
Born in cliffoney very good guide
Thank you so much.
I went to Sligo one time on a bus tour and stayed at the Sligo Southern Hotel. They didn’t give us much time to visit the town though. I’d definitely like to walk around some day!
Time for you to revisit I think Craig?
From Fermanagh. Sligo up there with Enniskillen as a well preserved town However, for financial reasons Enniskillen is always full of Sligo people shopping here, as they get more more for their money, here in the north. Not too sure about a shop owner there, as here, LIDLE and TESCO full of southern cars. A pictorial video, fine, but that's it.
I remember when I was younger about 15yrs ago now my mother would finish work on a Friday pick me and my brother up from school and go straight for Asda in Enniskillen at that time was way cheaper
🙋♂️ COOL AND BEAUTIFUL IS ❤
If anyone is interested, theres a lecture by Transna na Tire on Sligo Abbey and the 1832 Cholera Pandemic. Lecture 69. Its on TH-cam. Well worth a wee listen.👍
I’ll check that out.
You'll get luck o' the Irish for 7 years or so!!! Great way to get people to subscribe!!!
We’ll see if it works Matt!!
24 th Largest Town or City in Ireland Republic.
Sligo Town.
Yep, 24th.
Shane Filan Town ❤
You’re a fan Erika?
Yes! A big one! I traveled from Mexico to Dublin on June 2012 just to see Westlife in the last show , and recently I saw them at Guadalajara Mexico, I would love to visit Sligo ❤
My wife and 2 daughters went to see them in Belfast in the late 90s. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you’ll check out some more.
You mention Ireland's diversity in a lot of your videos, and that should be a positive thing, but there is dark clouds gathering over that lately if you have been keeping up with latest protests.
Not to take away from your enjoyable videos, but something to think about going forward on both sides of the border.
Yes, I mention it because it’s topical, and because it’s impossible to walk through an Irish town filming and not notice the changing demographic. So I simply reflect it. I have no nostalgia for the old Irish monoculture, and I see diversity, as you say, as a positive thing.
The title is a little deceptive, i was expecting ladies without clothes.
Maybe I should try that? Would you keep watching?
4:47 nothing against the restraunt lovely food
But if you ask any local about our new "diversity" you'll definitely get all the answers you need
Obviously dont ask the rainbow hair and doc martens brigade
Some welcome diversity, some don't. That's the way of the world it seems.
Please do not refer to it as " The Famine " call it what it actually was.
Ok, the Famine it is then, I think it was definitely a famine.
The Great Hunger.
Sounds pedantic. What’s the difference when people are starving to death?
😂