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Karen Marie McDonald is accused of killing Pat Ward (inset)

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Sligo boxer Pat Ward died after ‘sustained, frenzied attack’, murder trial told

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The trial took place at Sligo Circuit Court sitting at Sligo Courthouse.

News

Family friend accused of the sexual abuse of a young girl

Emma Hansberry celebrates as Sligo Rovers beat Shelbourne. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile.

Soccer

Captain Emma Hansberry returns to Sligo Rovers

Job opportunities are on the rise in County Sligo.

News

Job opportunities to rise by 10% in Sligo this year

The culling of large numbers of deer has become a controversial issue.

News

Over 1,100 deer were culled in a year in County Sligo

Clement Limen

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Convicted rapist suspected of prowling nightclubs and spiking women’s drinks is deported

Sligo's Eddie Mc Guinness in action with Mark Kenny from Wicklow. Pic: Joe Byrne.

GAA

Sligo bounce back in style with victory over Wicklow in Aughrim

Gardaí took part in operation in Sligo and Ballymote where six dogs were seized.

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Six dogs seized in joint Garda/ISPCA operation in County Sligo

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Courts

Sligo man jailed for four months for having drugs for sale

The North Sligo house has stunning sea and mountain views.

News

North Sligo four bed family home on five acres with stunning sea views sells for €3 million

The late Sean Dwyer pictured in his beloved Showgrounds, Sligo.

News

Shock and sadness in Sligo at the passing of former publican Sean Dwyer

News

Karen Marie McDonald is accused of killing Pat Ward (inset)

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Sligo boxer Pat Ward died after ‘sustained, frenzied attack’, murder trial told

Job opportunities are on the rise in County Sligo.

Job opportunities to rise by 10% in Sligo this year

The culling of large numbers of deer has become a controversial issue.

Over 1,100 deer were culled in a year in County Sligo

Volunteers at Sligo Volunteer Centre.

Training day for volunteers will take place this Saturday in Sligo

The trial took place at Sligo Circuit Court sitting at Sligo Courthouse.

Family friend accused of the sexual abuse of a young girl

Gardaí took part in operation in Sligo and Ballymote where six dogs were seized.

Six dogs seized in joint Garda/ISPCA operation in County Sligo

Clement Limen

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Convicted rapist suspected of prowling nightclubs and spiking women’s drinks is deported

PIC SHOWS: Tourism companies from Ireland at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, with Dermot Carroll (front, fourth left) and Gerry Fox (front, fifth left), both County Sligo Golf Club; Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland (front, second right); Martin Donnelly (front, right) and Paul Mockler (back, left), both Fáilte Ireland; and Keith O’Neill, Enniscrone Golf Club (back, third left).

County Sligo golf clubs showcase in the US in bid to attract tourists

Sport

Emma Hansberry celebrates as Sligo Rovers beat Shelbourne. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile.

Soccer

Captain Emma Hansberry returns to Sligo Rovers

Casey Howe. Pic: Sligo Rovers.

Soccer

Northern Ireland international Casey Howe joins Sligo Rovers for a ‘different challenge’

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Soccer

Goals galore in Sligo Pallets Premier League

Benbulben FC players and management.

Soccer

Sligo’s Benbulben FC are one of three Connacht sides to progress to SFAI national round of 32

Sligo's Eddie Mc Guinness in action with Mark Kenny from Wicklow. Pic: Joe Byrne.

GAA

Sligo bounce back in style with victory over Wicklow in Aughrim

The Sligo Senior hurling team captained by Kevin O'Kennedy ahead of their game with Donegal.

GAA

Wasteful from Sligo as they begin NHL league away to Donegal

Dylan Streete tackles David Barlow during Calry Bohs' Connacht Cup win over Arrow Harps on Sunday. Pic: Donal Hackett.

Soccer

Two Sligo teams progress in Connacht Cup as Calry Bohs and Cartron win, Aughanagh and Strand yet to play

Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA club's Mary Power. Pic: Donal Hackett.

GAA

‘Mrs Cúl Camps’, Drumcliffe Rosses Point GAA’s Mary Power is national recipient of GAA President’s award

Business & Farming

Eimear O’Grady, Sligo Chamber; John Reilly, LEO; Finola Howe ATU; Tara Rogers, President Sligo Chamber; Geraldine Courtenay, Sligo Chamber Skillnet; Ornagh Rynn AIB; Charlie Kane Manager, AIB. Picture: James Connolly

Finalists unveiled for Sligo Chamber of Commerce awards

Pictured at the launch was Allan Mulrooney, Interim Chief Executive, Western Development Commission, Andrea McBride, Head of the TCS Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre, Rachel Curran, Enterprise Ireland, Michelle Conaghan, Regional Manager, IDA Ireland North West Regionand John Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, Cora Systems.

Sligo employers supporting initiative that encourages professionals to move west

Eimear O’Grady, Sligo Chamber; John Reilly, LEO; Finola Howe ATU; Tara Rogers, President Sligo Chamber; Geraldine Courtenay, Sligo Chamber Skillnet; Ornagh Rynn AIB; Charlie Kane AIB. Picture: James Connolly

Sligo Chamber unveils its business awards

Helen Mulholland.

Helen Mulholland of Sligo’s Lough Gill Distillery appointed Vice-Chair of Irish Whiskey Association

Aspire with Abbott in ATU Sligo: Una Parsons, Sean O’Hara, Dr Norah Patten, Aoife Wills

Abbott Sligo event outlines career opportunities through STEM education

Members of the panel: Dr Orla Flynn, President, Atlantic Technological University, Will Woodrow, Divisional Director Woodrow, Vice President (Ireland) Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Mairéad Hogan, Senior Environmental Consultant at ESB’s Oweninny Wind Farm, Stephen O’Shea, Deputy CEO of European Movement Ireland, Dave Linehan, Head of Research at Wind Energy Ireland.

Wind is ‘key to reducing emissions’ Sligo energy roadshow hears

Pictured at the 2022 KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards, held in the Convention Centre were winners MC CABE ARHITECTS, Yarke Zhepka, Declan McCabe receiving Community & Heritage Award presented from Carmel Logan Tax partner KPMG.

Sligo docklands project Lyons Mill wins at national property awards

Sligo Credit Union, Wine Street, Sligo.

Sligo Credit Union hits €40m milestone in its loan book

Lifestyle

Randomly last week, Himself gained the most brownie points ever when he cleaned out the entire cutlery drawer. I fell in love with him all over again.

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Justine O'Mahony Opinion Real life romance is in the day to day things our partners do

Work stress carries into peoples personal lives and conversely, personal stress can affect how we show up at work.

The impact managers can have on mental health

"Down Under" - number one this week 40 years ago.

RETRO CHART 1983: Men At Work’s Australian classic hit started life as a B-side

“Who slept in my bed?” I inquired only to shout five seconds later – “I don’t want to know who slept in my bed!” Sometimes you’re just better not knowing.

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Justine O'Mahony Opinion I was apoplectic when the Eldest trashed our place while we were away, then I remembered my own youth...

Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (Thursday, BBC4, 9p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

Many vet clinics now have high tech laboratory equipment.

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Pete Wedderburn Opinion Vet clinics now have their own mini laboratories

The new Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid.

Motoring Extra Corolla meets needs of today

The domed back of the 7-spot Ladybird is bright orange-red and the seven spots are jet black making it immediately recognisable.

Nature Trail The two-year Ladybird Atlas 2025 project

Obituaries

The late Fr Mac Gréill.

Tributes paid to social justice campaigner and Western Rail Corridor advocate Fr Micheál Mac Gréill

The late Fr Pádraig Flanagan.

Late Fr Pádraig was a racing fan not shy of technology, who made difference in Nigeria

Fr Roger McDonagh.

Gurteen’s Fr Roger had a love of laughter

The late Evelyn Mullaney.

The late Evelyn Mullaney’s long life in Tubbercurry

The late Peter Davey from Chaffpool, Co Sligo.

Peter Davey loved the theatre and stage

The late Pat Cosgrove from Ballinafad.

Pat Cosgrove was ‘a one in a million character’

The late Fr Leo Flynn.

Fr Flynn’s strong devotion to Nigerian mission

The late Monsignor Travers.

Monsignor Travers’ 70 years of diocesan service