HSE apology to family after death in mental health unit
The HSE has apologised to the family of 30-year-old Karl Collins who died tragically in St Columba's Mental Health Unit in April 2017 after seeking help for anxiety and insomnia.
Fitting memorial to lost lives
A unique and poignant tribute for the approximately 605 local men who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War One was held on Sunday.
'Curiosity' led to child porn
Paul Deering A teenage boy who downloaded child pornography did so out of curiosity, Sligo Circuit Court was told.
Low numbers of women in politics under the spotlight
The under representation of women in politics will be discussed at a gathering the The Model next Monday.
Concerns about junctions on the N4 are raised
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon has warned the Transport Minister that lives will be lost unless urgent action is taken to address road safety issues on the N4.
Local historian says the number of WWI Sligo dead keeps on rising
Historian Simone Hickey says the figure of Sligo's Great War dead may continue to rise as more names and research comes to light.
Customer tackled armed robber
Paul Deering A customer ran after and apprehended an armed robber who had got away with €900 from a supermarket, Sligo Circuit Court was told.
St Columba's 'not fit for purpose'
The Mental Health Unit at St Columba’s Sligo has been deemed “not fit for purpose.” That’s according to Area Director of Nursing for Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Services Tomás Murphy.
Eight trains a day plan by Irish Rail
Irish Rail plans to increase the number of trains on the Sligo to Dublin line from seven to eight thanks to increasing numbers using the service.
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No ill will behind ‘public hanging’ remark, claims under-fire senator
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Babcock shares drop on profits fall and weaker nuclear outlook
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Israel threatens Airbnb tax move after ban on West Bank listings
- Afghan president condemns suicide bombing targeting Islamic scholars
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Judges should instruct rape case juries to disregard evidence proposing clothing suggests consent - Noeline Blackwell
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Cahill condemns meeting with Sinn Fein leader over abuse claims
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Sinn Fein accusations of favouring the wealthy ‘rank hypocrisy’, says Varadkar
- Legal review to look at whether rape accused should still get anonymity
- Construction bosses warned to prepare for hard Brexit
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No ill will behind ‘public hanging’ remark, claims under-fire senator
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Babcock shares drop on profits fall and weaker nuclear outlook
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Israel threatens Airbnb tax move after ban on West Bank listings
- Afghan president condemns suicide bombing targeting Islamic scholars
- No quick fix at DIY firm Kingfisher as it plots exits
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Guilty plea to six Tubber burglaries
A 25 year old man has pleaded guilty to six burglaries in the Tubbercurry area. News
Poignant France trip on Armistice Day
It was a poignant trip to France at the week-end for 82 year old Jackie McGown from Tully, calry. News
World record from homeless focus
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Rampant Easkey set up Junior final meeting with Galway's Clonbur
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Sloyan hoping momentum continues
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Local runners to race in NY
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Are the nation's cats poor cousins to dogs under Irish law?
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Mustering your motivation to exercise
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Natural way to a good night's sleep
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A great follow-up despite the story
Hitman 2 as a sequel to 2016's Hitman release is not an immediately apparent improvement save for the ditching of the episodic... Lifestyle
Top Tens: this week in 1988
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Raised €4k for Northwest Simon
The recent Yeats Experience, hosted by Damien and Paula Brennan in Broc House raised €4,365.92 for the Northwest Simon... Local Notes
Supporting bereaved parents
Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday 15th... Local Notes
Michael Golding CD launch for Cystic Fibrosis
Titled Back to Castleblakeney, this 16-track CD from Michael Golding will be launched in the Corner House in Ballymote on Sunday, December 16th. All proceeds from the CD are going towards the charity Cystic Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project. Entertainment
Dracula link with Sligo
Choral festival on song for 30th year of event
Brothers celebrate legacy of Everlys with Sligo show
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Leigh's impassioned call to arms across the class divide
In an early scene of Mike Leigh's historical drama,... Entertainment
Christmas concert at Lissadell
A Christmas Concert with The Willoughby Brothers in Lissadell Church on Friday 21st December at 8pm. Entertainment