The Spanish Ambassador visited Sligo today to officially launch Remembering the Armada 2026 at Sligo Port.


Thousands have already visited the Galeón Andalucía, with visitors travelling from Spain to take part in the annual commemoration.


Chair of Spanish Armada Ireland, Prannie Rhatigan spoke to Ocean FM News at the launch and says the arrival of the Galeón Andalucía and the Ambassador's visit marks a proud moment in Sligo's shared history with Spain.

The Spanish Ambassador visited Sligo today to officially launch Remembering the Armada 2026 at Sligo Port.
 Thousands have already visited the Gale&oacute;n Andaluc&iacute;a, with visitors travelling from Spain to take part in the annual commemoration.
 Chair of Spanish Armada Ireland, Prannie Rhatigan spoke to Ocean FM News at the launch and says the arrival of the Gale&oacute;n Andaluc&iacute;a and the Ambassador's visit marks a proud moment in Sligo's shared history with Spain.

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