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Jury calls for lighting review on Donegal Road
A jury has directed that Sligo County Council review lighting at a section on the main Sligo to Donegal road after a farmer was killed when a car hit him last year.
Faldo shoots a round at the Point
Golf legend Nick Faldo played a round at Rosses Point in glorious sunshine on Sunday evening.
Mercosur deal 'detrimental' for NW farmers
The government must acknowledge the Dáil vote which has expressed opposition to the Mercosur trade deal according to Deputy Eamon Scanlon.
Riverstown to host its 25th County Agricultural Show
The Sligo County Agricultural Show has been held in the picturesque village of Riverstown since 1994 and this year on Saturday 20th July celebrates 25 years in its new home.
Honouring our fallen soldiers
The men and women who lost their lives in past wars or on service with the United Nations were poignantly remembered on Sunday as the National Day of Commemoration took place.
Prainne's seaweed joy!
Sligo's seaweed expert Dr Prannie Rhatigan's second book, 'Irish Seaweed Christmas Kitchen'n has been awarded first place in the Gourmand Best in the World Awards, seafood category, in Macao, China.
Laid to rest in Canada
On July 4th last the remains of 21 people who lost their lives escaping famine in Sligo for a new life in Canada were laid to rest.
Mill Apartments update
Sorcha Crowley The owners of the derelict Mill Apartments in Ballisodare have agreed to carry out short-term remedial works on the building.
HGV bye-law
Sorcha Crowley Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) could be banned from driving through housing estates in Cranmore, Martin Savage Terrace, Cleveragh and Doorly Park in east Sligo town.
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Acting Central Bank chief warns of need to prepare for economic downturn
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Drinks industry warning if Johnson becomes UK PM
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Grandfather in serious condition after being struck by car in graveyard as gardai probe if vehicle was stolen
- Not enough businesses signed up for post-Brexit paperwork, bosses warn
- Gardai investigating alleged assaults on man and woman during animal rights protest at Shelbourne Park
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British man to give evidence against professor in Chicago stabbing case
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Bond movies actor David Hedison dies at 92
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Prosecutors ask judge to stop fake heiress profiting from Netflix show
- Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charge over Vegas allegations
- Veteran soul and funk star Art Neville dies at 81
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UV robots key to reducing hospital infections?
The introduction of new UV technology in hospitals by a Sligo man could see a dramatic decrease of hospital acquired infections,... News
Daily concerns at dangerous, busy junction on the N17
The dangers of the Ballymote junction off the N17 has risen again, prompting the Council... News
Base Camp walk raises €7,000
Best friends Martin (Scruffy) Duffy and Paul McGarry have raised a total of €7,000 for two charities close to their hearts after climbing... News
Buckley boosts squad with Kane signing
Sligo Rovers have added to their squad with the signing of defender Danny Kane until the end of the season subject to international clearance. Soccer
Parkes goal enough for victory over Stanley
Romeo Parkes netted to see Sligo Rovers beat Accrington Stanley in a friendly at The Showgrounds last Monday evening. Soccer
Rovers team up with nursing homes
Sligo Rovers are partnering with Nazareth Nursing Home Sligo and Ballymote Community Nursing Unit in 500km/1000km Challenge in... Soccer
Sticks and bones can be hazardous to dogs
As a vet in the media, I often find myself writing about the many possible hazards to pets all around us. I write about the risk of heat stroke in the summer, chocolate poisoning at... Lifestyle
Tree lichens thrive better on dead wood
Silly, self-referential comedy horror fails to draw blood
Painted Lady a summer visitor that travels all the way from Africa
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Judy runs mini marathon after stroke
Against all the odds, Sligo woman Judy Dunbar completed last month's VHI Women's Mini Marathon, after suffering a stroke just two... Lifestyle
Record numbers at Camino
The sixth annual Sligo Camino took place in beautiful sunshine on Saturday last, bringing walkers along the 36km route from... Lifestyle
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Launch of projects at Old Cemetery
On Wednesday, July 24th, projects that have been taking place in Sligo's Old Cemetery will be officially launched by Sligo Tidy Towns... Local Notes
Attitude to gum is changing fast
Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Tom McSharry officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce's gum litter education campaign... Local Notes
Best Dressed finalists
There was a Sligo woman among the ten finalists at SuperValu Ladies Day Roscommon. Colette Marren from Tourlestrane was one... Local Notes
Making Yeats' poetry interactive
A new interactive experience in the heart of Sligo is set to allow people to immerse themselves in the poetry of Nobel Poet... Entertainment
Sligo Folk Park's Teddy Bear Picnic
Teddy Bears will be centre stage at Sligo Folk Park on July 18th with lots of fun activities for all the family. Riverstown will be the Teddy... Entertainment
Festival fever!
Sligo is set to be hit by a massive culture wave! Over 50 events spanning music, theatre, visual art, literary, street theatre... Entertainment