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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.
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.
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.
Six dangerous driving charges for army man
A MEMBER of the defence forces is facing six counts of dangerous driving.
Majority rule for Sligo women
SLIGO HAS more females than males – just.
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.
