Geography and Political Subdivisions
Sligo is the 22nd largest of Ireland's 32 counties in area and 26th largest in terms of population. It is the fourth largest of Connacht's 5 counties in size and third largest in terms of population. The county borders County Mayo to the west, County Roscommon to the south and south-east and County Leitrim to the north-east.
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