Queen Maeve Square was developed
by Fáilte Ireland, Department of Housing,
Local Government and Heritage and
Sligo County Council to transform the
centre of Sligo town and act as a hub
for Sligo’s attractions.
Queen Maeve Square, Co. Sligo was officially
opened on 3rd May 2024 by Minister for
Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and
Media Catherine Martin TD, in the company
of Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council,
Councillor Gerard Mullaney.
Queen Maeve Square has transformed the
centre of Sligo into an attractive public space
and orientation hub, and aims to encourage
visitors to come to Sligo for events and
festivals.
It now serves as an outdoor venue for concerts
and other events, with a standing capacity of
approximately 4,500.
The Square features outdoor dining facilities for
local businesses and attractive seating options,
an iconic Sligo sign and four information points
which detail Sligo’s rich history and inspires
visitors to further explore the destination.
These information points focus on different
themes relevant to Sligo and the cut-out
artwork for the metal signs was designed
by students from ATU Sligo.
The Square features a map of Sligo’s
Coastline etched in the pavement with
ground lighting to mark the 7 nearby
Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way.
An orientation sign designed by Sligo illustrator,
Annie West provides further information to
visitors.
