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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.
Street style: what are the people of Sligo wearing?
NAME: Eurika Povilaityte; From: Lithuania, living in Sligo
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.
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.
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.
Recruitment drive
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING Week runs from May 13th to 19th.
'Big Brothers, Big Sisters' scheme a mentoring service with a difference
AS THE oldest of nine children, 28-year-old James Jackson has been a 'big brother' all his life.
Festival offers real food for thought for Sligo's potential
Al Fresco dining at lunchtime on the first of May in Sligo – now that's what I call a good start to the summer.
A marathon family effort
NOT EVEN Hurricane Sandy failed to stop the Dunne family of Rosses Point from raising €11,000 for North West Hospice.
St Attracta's students put themselves on the map
ST. ATTRACTA'S students are putting themselves on the map.
Gabriel takes stew honours
The highlight of the So Sligo Food Festival is the World Stew Championships.
Thanks to smartphones, no one gives you their full attention anymore
People don't give you their full attention anymore. This is something I've started to notice over the past while, and, in my opinion, it's all down to the smart phone.
Shopping sprees a blessing in disguise
I'm one of the most house-proud people I know – some achievement when I don't even own a property.
This summer, be a swimwear goddess
It's never too early to start shopping for your beachwear. Get ready to turn heads on the beach this summer with top figure fixing swimwear tips.
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.
Quick off the mark
A BALLYMOTE company is using innovative methods to develop their blossoming gardening business
Dedicated life coach has his finger on the button
NEW Jersey native Dante Petrilla met and fell in love with a Sligo woman in London over 20 years ago.
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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.
