GET ACTIVE

ACTIVITIES TO TRY
The ethos of Havin’ a Laugh is to promote participation in all forms of life-enhancing activities to improve personal mental health.
The activities best suited to you will depend on your own life experiences and preferences.
To make it easier to navigate all the potential activities available in the Northwest of Ireland we have categorised them into three general areas.
We invite you to LET OFF STEAM, DIP YOUR TOE & LET IT ALL GO...
LET OFF STEAM
LET OFF STEAM is for when you’re feeling the need to exercise your demons or just burn off some stress in a healthy way.
These activities are suitable for people with a higher level of fitness, you may already be active at other sports and have an ‘up for anything’ attitude.Trying these activities for the first time or returning to a forgotten pastime can bring with it a sense of achievement and exhilaration.
LET OFF STEAM activities can include mountain biking, surfing, trail-running, skateboarding and mountain climbing.
Awesome Adventures
Kayaking, canoeing, MTB hire, whitewater rafting, hiking & gorge walking
Carraig Climbing
Rock climbing & abseiling
Website: www.carraigclimbing.com
Northwest Adventure Tours
Stand Up Paddle Tours, Hiking Trips, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling Tours, Bike Hire & Free Diving
Website: www.northwestadventuretours.ie
Northwest Freediving School
Free Diving & Snorkeling
Website: www.northwestfreedivingschool.ie
Zero Gravity Skatepark
Skateboard, BMX, scooter and rollerblade
Website: https://zerogravityskateparksligo.ie
DIP YOUR TOE
DIP YOUR TOE is for when you’re feeling the need to try something new and to break the monotony of your current routine.These activities are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness, you may suspect that its time to step out of your comfort zone or just want to experience nature from a new perspective.Trying one of these activities can bring with it a sense of awe and allow you time to be with yourself in a safe space indoors or out in nature.
DIP YOUR TOE activities can include yoga, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, horse riding, swimming and hiking.
Aer Remedy
Aerial circus & aerial dance classes
Website: www.aerremedy.com
Wellbeing with Blaithin
Yoga courses, adventure & wellbeing excursions, reiki & aym
Website: www.blaithins.com
Eagles Flying
Watch eagles flying & cuddle and pet animals
Website: www.eaglesflying.com

Hong Ying Chinese Martial Arts
Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Lion Dance Performance & 1-1 Qi Gong
Email: hongyingsligo@gmail.com
Island View Riding Stables
Horse trekking & lessons
Website: www.islandviewridingstables.com
Keash Equestrian Centre
Riding school & equine assisted therapy
Website: www.keashequestrian.com

Seatrails
Guided walking tours & horseback rides
Website: www.seatrails.ie
Sligo Bay SUP
Stand up Paddleboarding
Website: www.sligobaysup.ie
Sligo Kayak Tours
Kayak tours & wilderness camping
Website: www.sligokayaktours.com
Sligo Regional Sports Centre
25 metre swimming pool, steam room, gym & sports hall
Website: www.sligosportscomplex.ie
LET IT ALL GO

LET IT ALL GO IS FOR When you’re feeling the need to indulge yourself in something that directly benefits you.
These activities are suitable for all people of all fitness levels but may be more appealing to those with an artistic nature or those feeling the need to express some creativity.
LET IT ALL GO activities can include art/craft workshops, holistic treatments, life-coaching and meditation/mindfulness courses.
Benbulben Pottery
Pottery classes
Website: www.davemcloughlinceramics.com
Beo
Centre for Mindfulness & Integrated Health
Website: www.beomindfulhealth.ie
Feehily's Florist
Floristry workshops
Website: www.feehilysflorist.com
Gecko Glasscraft
Stained glass workshops
Graham Reid Design
Glass bead making workshops
Facebook: www.facebook.com/grahamreiddesign
Locks & Lace
Sustainable hair & millinery
Website: www.locksandlace.com
One Eighty Coaching
Career, personal, business and motivational coaching, interview skills, CV clinic & stidy skills
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OneEightyCoaching
Rebecca Allen Clinic
Shiatsu massage therapy, yoga & meditation
Website: www.rebeccaallenclinic.com
San Bao
Traditional chinese medicine & acupuncture
Website: www.sanbaoclinic.ie