- Strandhill
Infobox Irish Place
name = Strandhill
gaeilge = An Leathros
crest
motto =
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pin coords = left: 69px; top: 42px
north coord = 54.2719 | west coord = 8.5933 | irish grid = G613360
area = | elevation = 62 m
province =Connacht
county =County Sligo
population = | town pop = 1,413 | rural pop =
census yr = 2006
web = |Strandhill (Irish_place_name|An Leathros) is a seaside resort village in
County Sligo , Ireland [ [http://www.geocities.com/strandhill_2000/Strandhill.html Welcome to Strandhill] ] .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 surfing destination and is amongst Ireland's premiere surfing resorts due to its strong beach break.Amenities
Amenities at Strandhill includes an 18 hole golf course, caravan park, pubs, restaurants and a
Seaweed bath house. It is also the site ofSligo Airport . The resort is popular with residents ofSligo which is located approximately 7km (4 miles) to the east.
The Warrior's Run, which has been running since1985 , takes place from Strandhill, with about 400 contestants taking part annually. This 10 mile run takes participants from the beach front in Strandhill around and then up the nearbyKnocknarea , to the cairn at the top, and back again, finishing at the cannon facing theAtlantic Ocean .Development
A number of new housing developments have taken place in Strandhill since
2000 , especially along the R292 (the 'top road' locally).Gallery
External links
* [http://www.strandhillsurfcam.com/ Surfing webcam in Strandhill Sligo]
* [http://www.celticseaweedbaths.com/ Celtic Seaweed Baths]
* [http://www.geocities.com/strandhill_2000/Strandhill.html Comprehensive Strandhill Information]
* [http://www.strandhillonline.com/ Strandhill Online - News, events, people, places, planning, heritage.]
* [http://www.warriorsfestival.com The Warriors Festival & Warriors Run in Strandhill]
* [http://www.strandhillguitarfestival.com Strandhill Guitar Festival]References
ee also
*
List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
*Surfing
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