Discover Geevagh

Geevagh offers a variety of ways to explore: rivers and striking landforms, a section of the Miner’s Way, and traditional local customs. Geevagh lies about 25 km southeast of Sligo Town on the regional R-284 road, which leads to Ballyfarnon in County Roscommon.

Rivers and distinctive landforms

The Feorish River and the Camoge River are among Geevagh’s natural attractions. The surrounding area has further noteworthy features: Carran Hill, at 458 metres, overlooks Geevagh. Lough Nasool can be almost completely drained through underground channels. Evidence suggests that the lake’s water flows underground into Lough Bo. This unusual drainage makes Lough Nasool a distinctive natural phenomenon.

The Carrowmore Caverns are also near Geevagh. They contain three of Ireland’s most extensive and deepest vertical cave systems. This adds a very different landscape dimension to the rivers and lake. These places offer different themes to consider when planning your trip: you might choose Geevagh for its rivers and waterways, or be drawn to its striking topography and cave systems. The features mentioned are independent points of interest; they do not form a set route.

Exploring the Miner’s Way

The Miner’s Way follows quiet country roads, paths across fields, open bogland and forest tracks. One section runs from Geevagh to Lynch’s Mountain. The route’s described sections and surfaces make for a varied experience: as well as roads, it includes paths through fields, bogland and forest. If you would like to focus your stay on a particular activity, Geevagh can be considered as a base for exploring this route. The varied landscapes offer specific reasons to choose this trip, but they do not provide information about the route’s distance or walking time.

Fishing is another activity associated with the area. Lough Bo, near Geevagh, is well suited to trout fishing. The Féoris River also flows near Geevagh. A historical account describes anglers fishing on its banks in summer. Lough Bo and the Féoris River therefore offer different connections with fishing: the lake is associated with trout fishing, while the river features in a historical account of summer fishing.

Traditional customs from Geevagh

Geevagh’s cultural history includes two customs recorded in the archives, each associated with a different occasion. Shamrocks were worn in honour of Saint Patrick on St Patrick’s Day. The second custom was observed on 1 February and associated with Saint Brigid: on that day, a straw crucifix was made and hung from the ceiling until the following anniversary. The traditions differ both in timing and in the actions described. For families who would like to include local culture in their trip alongside scenery and outdoor activities, they offer a specific insight into Geevagh’s traditional customs.

More destinations

More places to explore separately: Derrybeg, Derry, Riverstown, Tiratick, Lavagh, Templeboy, Cliffony and Tobercurry.

For the broader travel overview: County Sligo.