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At Cairde Sligo Arts Festival, we bring together artists, makers and communities to collaborate, innovate and inspire; to share art in buildings, on the streets, in public spaces, and unusual outdoor locations across Sligo. 

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity. We work year round to bring you world class cultural events for all ages. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and we are committed to increasing access for everyone. 

Support Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and join us in creating unique artistic experiences, creative collaborations and shared moments of collective curiosity, wonder and delight. 

There are 3 easy ways you can support Cairde

 
 
 

Below: LUXE An Streolín, Zoja Dravai. Photo by Peter Martin

Become a Festival Friend
Support your arts festival

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is a registered charity. We rely on grant funding, sponsors and patrons to make the annual arts festival happen. 

Become a Friend of Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and join us in creating unique artistic experiences, creative collaborations and shared moments of collective curiosity, wonder and delight. 

 

Cairde (Friend) €50+

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Invitation to Festival Launch
Cairde (€50)

Cairde Deasa (Lovely Friend) €150 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • 1 x pair of tickets to an event of your choosing (i.e. 2 tickets)
  • 1 x Festival tote bag
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events
Cairde Deasa (€150)

Cairde Iontacha (Wonderful Friend) €250 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events
  • 2 x pairs of tickets to an event of your choosing (i.e 4 tickets)
  • 1 x Festival Tote Bag
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events
Cairde Iontacha (€250)

Cairde Órga (Golden Friend) €500 - €1,000 +

  • Acknowledgement of support on festival website and brochure
  • Festival brochure posted to your home / place of business
  • Advance Priority Booking for festival events
  • 4 x pairs of tickets to an event of your choosing (i.e 8 tickets)
  • Invitation to meet the artist events
  • Goodie Bag with totes and tees
  • Free Admission to Festival Club events
Cairde Órga (€500)
 

Corporate Partner

 

Business Sponsors

Atlantic Dental Care
Cosgrove’s Delicatessen
Brian Mullins Insurance
Image Framers
Rachel Murray Eyecare
Radisson Blu Hotel Sligo
Revert Design

 

Sponsors/Patrons

A sincere thank you to our Sponsors and Patrons!

Cairde Órga
Eileen and Ray Monahan
John & Lisa Monahan

Cairde Iontacha
Ciarán, Louise & Luca McCauley-Waters 
Joe McGowan, Sligo Heritage
Louis McManus
Siobhan McCormack and David Gunne
Terence Herron & Kate MacDonagh
Yvette Monahan and Sean Breithaupt

Cairde Deasa
Anne Marie Conneely
Jane Chambers and Myles Lambert
Furey's Pub
Kate Kenny
Sally O’Donoghue

Cairde
Ballymote and District Credit Union
Deirdre Finnerty
Deirdre O’Keeffe
Eithna's Restaurant
In Memory of Daniel Clarke
Lisa White
Karen Joyce
Karen Killoran
Sebasiten Spendrup

 

Corporate Partnership

We invite you to partner with us to create innovative and rewarding opportunities for artists to imagine, devise, create and present work that connects with our place, our communities, and diverse audiences. Support us so that we can increase access to exceptional arts experiences for everyone; enabling moments of wonder, curiosity and collective celebration.

 

By partnering with us, you can show your commitment to the arts and our community and align your brand with our festival’s message of inclusion, top quality, diversity, community, and imagination.

You will also be supporting a worthy cause which has a significant positive impact on the local economy; increases Sligo’s appeal as a tourist destination, and significantly enhances the quality of life of the people who live here.

To find out more about becoming a corporate partner and the range of benefits associated, please e-mail the Festival Director, Tara McGowan, at director@cairdefestival.com

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival qualifies for tax-deductible donations under section 848(a) Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. The minimum qualifying amount is €250.

 
 
 

Hello, World!

Thank you to all of our Funders and Partners

 
 

Collaborative Partners:

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, Con Brio, Hamilton Gallery, Hawk’s Well Theatre, Juniper Barn, The Model, Sligo City Hall, Sligo Library, Sligo Traveller Support Group, Yeats Society Sligo, The Nest, Sligo Volunteer Centre