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Coroner undecided over inquest
SLIGO coroner Dr. Desmond Moran has still to decide whether he will hold an inquest into the death of a 29-year-old mother who died days after giving birth at Sligo General Hospital.
Striking bus drivers vow to continue their action
"We don't like to see our passengers stuck, but this is something we have to do."
Eamonn swaps the pitch for punditry
Sligo's Eamonn O'Hara is ready to make the transition from heroic player to fearless pundit.
Alfie's spoons catching the eye in Cassidy's window
ALFIE BANKS doesn't do things by the mere spoonful.
'We will never see his likes again'
Sir Alex Ferguson struck up a strong bond with Sligo during his all-conquering reign as manager of Manchester United.
Mixed reaction to terrifying shooting
BY SUNDAY afternoon, those who had heard of the shooting were not surprised.
Wifi tops wishlist of what tourists want
WHAT DO tourists want today?
Striking bus drivers vow to continue their action
"We don't like to see our passengers stuck, but this is something we have to do."
No smoke, but no fire either...
Firemen turn heads at town hall as brigade remove copper from tower
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Sudden death leaves family heartbroken
A HEARTBROKEN West Sligo family is mourning the sudden death of their 23-year-old son who had helped them reconstruct the family home they had just moved into.
Morocco junket 'purely business'
A Sligo Senator has insisted her all-expenses-paid trip with other Oireachteas members to Morocco was business.
Area of great importance
SLIGO COUNTY Council's Heritage Officer, Siobhan Ryan, is delighted Doorly Park has been selected as The Sligo Champion 'Get Involved 2013' community project.
Let's do it for Doorly Park!
Popular scenic area chosen as part of new nationwide community competition
Men facing trial on prostitution charges
TWO Romanian men charged with the organising of prostitution at the Clarion Hotel have been sent for trial.
New hearing screening comes to Sligo Regional
A new hearing screening programme for newborns has been introduced at Sligo Regional Hospital.
Life-saving nurse's happy reunion with heart attack victim
A young Sligo nurse had an emotional reunion with a heart attack victim, whose life she saved earlier this year.
'RIP' written next to woman's name
A 57-year-old man charged with harassing a woman had a business card in his home with her name and the letters RIP beside it.
Unhappy customer smashes up shop with baseball bat
Judge likens scene to Michael Douglas film
Violent attacker himself a victim of vicious assault
A Sligo man who was jailed for eight years last year for a violent attack on his former partner was himself attacked with a baseball bat.
Life-saving nurse's happy reunion with heart attack victim
A young Sligo nurse had an emotional reunion with a heart attack victim, whose life she saved earlier this year.
Men facing trial on prostitution charges
TWO Romanian men charged with the organising of prostitution at the Clarion Hotel have been sent for trial.
'RIP' written next to woman's name
A 57-year-old man charged with harassing a woman had a business card in his home with her name and the letters RIP beside it.
Area of great importance
SLIGO COUNTY Council's Heritage Officer, Siobhan Ryan, is delighted Doorly Park has been selected as The Sligo Champion 'Get Involved 2013' community project.
Let's do it for Doorly Park!
Popular scenic area chosen as part of new nationwide community competition
Eamonn swaps the pitch for punditry
Sligo's Eamonn O'Hara is ready to make the transition from heroic player to fearless pundit.
'We can win back-to-back airtricity leagues'
LEO GRAY talks to Sligo Rovers' influential midfielder, David Cawley
A frustrating night against Bray
Sligo Rovers manager, Ian Baraclough, described his side's performance against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds last Friday as 'frustrating'. Rovers had to settle for a share of the spoils in an untidy scoreless draw but are still four points clear of the chasing pack.
The end of an era
Sligo legend Eamonn O'Hara calls it a day
Cian books his place on the Irish showjumping team
Thirteen-year-old Cian Harrison has qualified to represent Ireland at a prestigious pre-European championship tournament in Deauville, France, next week-end.
Sligo girls hoping for Castlebar glory
There will be a strong Sligo flavour to the Women's National League Cup final at Milebush Park, Castlebar, on Sunday, when Castlebar Celtic take on hot-favourites, Peamount United
Top honour for All Stars
The role of Sligo All Stars basketball club in the sporting fabric of Sligo was highlighted at a Civic reception to honour the club's successful under-age teams.
There's more to jeans than just skinnies
Skinny jeans have been around for some time now, and are still a coveted piece for our modern wardrobe.
Bit O'Red continue to be a beacon of light in all our lives
It's a cold wet dark Monday evening, the weekend – over all too fast – now a distant memory.
Charity to be avoided in the street
It's never popular to criticise charities. But that's what I'm going to do this week. And I do so, not to offend, but simply to give voice to the silent concerns and opinions of many people.
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Volunteers ensure success
The An Post Tour of Sligo over the May Bank Holiday weekend was an outstanding success with many visiting and local participants acknowledging the outstanding community spirit in evidence throughout the event.
Calling all single people in Sligo!
Single people interested in meeting a potential partner should go to a 'Singles Night' in Kilmovee community centre this Saturday.
Antiques fair packed with gems
AN ORIGINAL signed bronze figure of Mother and Child by the acclaimed 19th century French sculptor, Emile Nestor Joseph Carlier, is included in the Sligo Antiques and Collectable Fair on Sunday.
Three changes to Strandhill plan
SLIGO COUNTY councillors have agreed on three changes to a draft miniplan for Strandhill.
Skreen-Dromard Community Games
Area games take place onThursday and Friday (7pm both evenings)at the Community centre. All field events(long jump throwball etc & long races on Thursday and hurdless and sprints on Friday.
Tag tournament time again
The 2013 Volkswagen IRFU Sligo Tag rugby tournament gets under way on Thursday at Hamilton Park. Games at 6.30pm, 7.15pm, 8pm and 8.45pm.
Steve channels words of wisdom from Sligo's golden generation
STEVE WICKHAM'S on song – thanks to Sligo's older generation.
Mozart concert will raise money for charity
SLIGO Orpheus Choir is teaming up with Sligo Chamber Orchestra, Niamh Crowley and Korean Soprano Eunjoo Goh for a concert on Friday May 17.
'Strictly' night has all the right moves
SEVEN COUPLES competed at a 'Strictly Come Dancing' fundraising event in Higgins' Lounge in Culfadda in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation.
Festivals on song with council funds
FOUR SLIGO festivals are in the money. They have received over €26,000 in Arts Council funding.
Renowned English male voice choir in Sligo
ST. ANNE'S Church will echo to the tones of the Reading Male Voice Choir on Friday.
'Ceili House' makes maiden visit to town
'CEILI HOUSE' is to be broadcast from Ballymote. A programme for the long-running flagship Irish traditional music series on RTE Radio 1 is to be recorded on Sunday, May 12th.
