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Perry invokes ire of emigrants over comments
JUNIOR Minister for jobs, John Perry, has invoked the ire of emigrants by saying some people would be "quite delighted" to go to the United States or Canada.
Majority rule for Sligo women
SLIGO HAS more females than males – just.
President Kieran to take up role
MACRA na Feirme's new president, Kieran O'Dowd, is about to take up office.
Man swung golf club in street row
A YOUNG man was observed swinging a golf club during a street row, a court has heard.
Regional Hospital cleaning up its act
SLIGO REGIONAL Hospital is cleaning up its act. And just to make sure, HIQA inspectors were again in the hospital last week.
Elphin diocesan priest is new Bishop of Kerry
THE APPOINTMENT of a new bishop of Elphin has moved a step closer.
'We'll turn the clocks back' -- village revives fair
LIKE MANY good ideas it started with a casual conversation.
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'I discovered a brother and he is just like me'
DESPITE SETBACKS, father of five Paul Kenehan never gave up hope of finding his birth mother.
Driving ban for young mother (24)
A 24-year-old mum of one who was stopping driving without insurance twice within two weeks was given a five months suspended jail term and banned for four years.
'I am a patient man but this is trying my patience'
The Mayor of Sligo has strongly rejected suggestions he is holding illegal meetings at City Hall.
Illegal moneylenders in the area
THE VICIOUS tentacles of the illegal moneylender have extended all the way to Ballymote.
Farmers continue to battle the worst fodder crisis in living memory
SLIGO FARMERS continue to battle the worst fodder crisis in living memory. While some supplies of hay have arrived from Britain, there are concerns over future availability.
Cawley could be last Mayor
Sligo may not have a new mayor in June as a result of the stand-off between councillors and officials.
Interfered with ESB meter
A TUBBERCURRY man who interfered with an ESB meter could have caused serious injury.
'This must be a new sport' - Judge
A man charged with assaulting another man with a golf club was remanded on bail at Sligo District Court.
Celebrations in Manorhamilton as school opens new sports facilities
A VICTORY for a magnificent voluntary effort. That was the case as St Clare's National School, Manorhamilton, celebrated the opening of new sports facilities on Friday last.
Collooney house raided in cannabis seizure
GARDAI SEIZED almost €13,000 worth of cannabis in a search of a house near Collooney.
Gardai called as protesters enter bank branch
GARDAI were called to the Bank of Ireland in Sligo after protesters occupied the premises.
Sligo unemployment just below national average
THE UNEMPLOYMENT rate in Sligo last year was just below the national average. At the time of the Census in April, there were 18.1 per cent of people without a job. This compared to a national average 19.0.
Collooney house raided in cannabis seizure
GARDAI SEIZED almost €13,000 worth of cannabis in a search of a house near Collooney.
Man charged with restaurant theft
A MAN charged with theft at a restaurant was remanded to July 4th next.
A 'fang-tastic' gathering
MOVE over Yeats. Bram Stoker is taking over . . . with an army of blood-curdling Draculas.
Cawley could be first unelected mayor
HE could become Sligo's first unelected mayor. As the impasse continues at Sligo Borough Council, no date has been set for its annual meeting.
Clash of the Rovers
THE victory which would have preserved their place at the top of the Airtricity League eluded Sligo Rovers at Tallaght on Friday as Shamrock Rovers struck for a dramatic 85th-minute equaliser.
Connacht Championship to be launched in Ballyhaunis
THE Connacht Championship official launch is in the Centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis on Wednesday
Kelly battling to be fit
SLIGO'S star forward, David Kelly, is losing the race against time to be fit for the opening round of the Connacht Championship.
Glitz and glamour at first races of the year
GLITZ and glamour were the order of the day at the first Sligo Races meeting of the year on Sunday.
Trouble brewing before kick-off
TROUBLE began with the Drogheda fans as soon as they arrived at The Showgrounds.
All Stars working towards League return
SLIGO All Stars could return to the national league scene within the next few years
Katie's get-go attitude overcoming obstacles
NEW Zealander Katie Bourke's love of Ireland came from her parents. They honeymooned here in 1978 and returned years later to run a pub in Rooskey, County Roscommon.
Mid-heels are the new sexy
THERE is a new girl in town, she's called the mid-heel and I'm a big fan.
Walk on the wild side
THE WILD Atlantic Way tourism initiative is one of the most important tourism projects ever for Sligo and the North West. HARRY KEANEY reports.
Street style: what are the people of Sligo wearing?
NAME: Eurika Povilaityte; From: Lithuania, living in Sligo
Getting the right fuel for your summer exercise
LONG summer days are fast approaching. There are numerous exercise classes, running groups and outdoor bootcamps taking place all over county Sligo to help burn those extra winter pounds and increases fitness levels.
Quick off the mark
A BALLYMOTE company is using innovative methods to develop their blossoming gardening business
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MS centre benefits from shooting record
A BALLINTOGHER MAN has shot into the record books.
Sligo on song for charity
SLIGO WILL be on song for the North West Hospice next month.
Ballintogher -- all the news
Ballintogher Old Fair Day returns on 13th July this year. This will be a fun day with all kinds of events and fun for all the family.
'You are helping people and you can spend time doing important things'
JENNY MOLONY has been volunteering, on and off, for about three years.
Grainne was a renowned harpist
THE DEATH has occurred of Gráinne Yeats.
Fancy becoming a Sligo ambassador?
SLIGO IS gathering its ambassadors. They will play a vital role in welcoming visitors this year.
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.
