The Galeón Andalucía, a full-size replica of a historic Spanish galleon, has docked in Sligo for the first time as part of its 2026 European tour.

 

The ship is at Deepwater Road and will be open to the public until July 12th, giving visitors a chance to explore life at sea centuries ago.

 

Thousands are expected to visit the vessel, with the event set to provide a significant boost for tourism and local businesses across Sligo.

 

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Councillor Donal Gilroy described the ship as "an amazing piece of maritime history" for the North West and encouraged everyone to take the opportunity to visit.

The Gale&oacute;n Andaluc&iacute;a, a full-size replica of a historic Spanish galleon, has docked in Sligo for the first time as part of its 2026 European tour.
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The ship is at Deepwater Road and will be open to the public until July 12th, giving visitors a chance to explore life at sea centuries ago.
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Thousands are expected to visit the vessel, with the event set to provide a significant boost for tourism and local businesses across Sligo.
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Speaking to Ocean FM News, Councillor Donal Gilroy described the ship as "an amazing piece of maritime history" for the North West and encouraged everyone to take the opportunity to visit.

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