Minister to officially open new town square in Sligo with festival to follow over the weekend

The creation of the square which was once a car park off Stephen Street follows an investment of over €4million by Fáilte Ireland, the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage and Sligo County Council.

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 will also serve as an outdoor venue for concerts and other events, with a standing capacity of approximately 4,500.

Outdoor dining facilities for local businesses and attractive seating options ensure that the Square will attract visitors and encourage them to stay longer, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the centre of Sligo. An iconic Sligo sign, which will be unveiled during the launch, is to become a focal point of Queen Maeve Square. It is expected to encourage visitors to stop for photo opportunities and spend more time in the area, while helping promote and raise the profile of the Square and Sligo.

The Queen Maeve Festival will be the first event to take place in the newly launched Square and will run from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May, featuring musical acts Gavin James, Moncrieff, and Teada and Niamh Farrell.