| Strandhill An Leathros |
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| Irish grid reference G613360 |
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| Province: | Connacht | |
| County: | County Sligo | |
| Elevation: | 62 m | |
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Population (2006) |
1,413 | |
Strandhill (Irish: An Leathross) is a seaside resort village in County Sligo, Ireland[1].
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Location
Strandhill is situated at the western base of Knocknarea on the 'Cúil Irra' peninsula, and is Atlantic facing. The area is a well known for surfing
Amenities
Amenities at Strandhill includes an 18 hole golf course, caravan park, pubs, restaurants and a Seaweed bath house. It is also the site of Sligo Airport. The Warriors Run held annually takes participants from the beach front in Strandhill around and then up the nearby Knocknarea, to the cairn at the top, and back again.
Gallery
 Strandhill beach |
 Strandhill village and Knocknarea, Ireland |
External links
- Surfing webcam in Strandhill Sligo
- Celtic Seaweed Baths
- Comprehensive Strandhill Information
- Strandhill Online - News, events, people, places, planning, heritage.
- The Warriors Festival & Warriors Run in Strandhill
- Strandhill Guitar Festival
References
See also
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