Eco-Tourism
The coastline of Sligo contains a wealth of naturally stunning geological features and abundant wild life. Our specially designed eco-tour captures this in one breath taking trip.
Coney Island
For the naturalists, campers, hillwalkers, bird watchers, cyclists and secluded beach goers, Coney Island is the place to be. The island is approximately 400 acres and is so named because of the vast quantity of rabbits which can be spotted on the island at any time. There are also stories of faeries, mermaids and spirits here, and visitors can try to find the elusive “St Patricks wishing chair, St Patricks well, the remains of a washed up whale and some forts in this very relaxing retreat.
Birds
Many birds visit Sligo Bay, and visitors can pick up one of the on-board guides and try to spot some of the local birds such as the common tern, guillemots, cormorants, black-backed gulls, herring gulls, black-headed gulls, razorbills, Brent geese, herons, gannets, puffins, corncrakes and artic skuas.
Sea Life
There are also occasional sightings of dolphins, porpoises, sunfish, basking shark, bluefin tuna, seals and whales whilst on board one of the charter vessels. Trips can also be arranged to see the seal colonies at the Seal Rocks, Culleenamore or the Bowmore Rocks off Inishmurray.
Dolphin Video
This project is funded by Sligo Leader Partnership with support from the Irish Government under the Community Support Scheme for Salmon Hardship