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Members of the N4 Action Group, Bernard Mulhern, Andrew Hannon and Liam Brennan with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured at a memorial beside the new dual carriageway to mark all the lives lost on the old N4 between Collooney and Castlebaldwin.

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A safer and brighter future with the new N4

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The scene at the Mall, Sligo the next morning.

News

Students blamed for noise and litter at The Mall

Minister Catherine Martin taking a look at an exhibit during her visit to The Model, Sligo.

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‘Exquisite talent in this part of the country’ – Minister Catherine Martin impressed by Sligo’s artists

Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh, the tour guide. on the Mall, where Sligo’s Fever Hospital was located.

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Dark tales this Hallowe’en in Sligo with Dracula to the fore

Minister Martin launches Creative Showcase Yearbook at IT Sligo with Head of Department of YAADA, Emmet O'Doherty and Head of Faculty Una Parsons.

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Praise for IT Sligo’s resilience and creativity

Maria Mulligan, Sligo Centre for Independent Living and David Cullinane TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health.

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‘People expect us to be in Govt next’

Minister Catherine Martin with Minister of State Frank Feighan pictured at the Yeats Memorial Building, Sligo last Thursday.

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Minister announces €50,000 grant for Yeats Society to enhance exhibition space

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Minister Catherine Martin taking a look at an exhibit during her visit to The Model, Sligo.

‘Exquisite talent in this part of the country’ – Minister Catherine Martin impressed by Sligo’s artists

Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh, the tour guide. on the Mall, where Sligo’s Fever Hospital was located.

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Dark tales this Hallowe’en in Sligo with Dracula to the fore

Maria Mulligan, Sligo Centre for Independent Living and David Cullinane TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health.

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‘People expect us to be in Govt next’

The scene at the Mall, Sligo the next morning.

Students blamed for noise and litter at The Mall

Interrailing is a must for anyone with a love of travel.

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Car crash calendar sees activities fatigue drive this Dad round bend

Members of the N4 Action Group, Bernard Mulhern, Andrew Hannon and Liam Brennan with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured at a memorial beside the new dual carriageway to mark all the lives lost on the old N4 between Collooney and Castlebaldwin.

A safer and brighter future with the new N4

Jessica Farry.

Champion is nominated in two categories for journalism awards

Many have resisted getting the vaccine out of a distorted belief they don’t need it, that they can continue their lives without it. Maybe they can. But that doesn’t excuse them from their duty to protect others.

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Straight Talking Disruptive element ruining it for everyone

Sport

St. John's and Yeats United with referee Raymond Flannery prior to kick off in what was a superb encounter.

Soccer

St. John’s emerge victorious against Yeats in thrilling encounter

Walter Figueira in action against Dylan Watts and Barry Cotter. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Soccer

Third spot under threat as Rovers lose in Tallaght

Greg Bolger will miss the trip to Tallaght Stadium alongside Niall Morahan. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Soccer

Bolger and Morahan suspended for visit to Tallaght

Adam McDonnell of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Soccer

‘We know the last few weeks and last few games haven’t been good enough’

Audrey Elliot.

Sport

Two Sligo athletes at Ecotrails Wicklow race

Bunninadden's Matthew Clavin wins an aerial battle in Markievicz Park. Pic: Carl Brennan.

GAA

St Molaise Gaels into final after splendid finish

Eugene Mullen of Easkey and St Farnan's Kevin McGee tussle for the ball in Markievicz Park. Pic: Carl Brennan.

GAA

Substitute Connor’s sublime goal sends St Farnan’s to final

Spectators watching the Homeland Senior Football Championship semi-final between Tourlestrane and Curry in Markievicz Park. Pic: Carl Brennan.

GAA

Curry's Marren say it’s a killer way to lose

Business & Farming

Actress Fiona Ryan was on hand to help launch the new MYCU Debit Mastercard at Sligo Credit Union at Wine Street.

Sligo Credit Union launches new MYCU Debit Mastercard

Pictured above are Gavin Kelly, CEO of Bank of Ireland Retail and Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of An Post Retail who have announced the new partnership between the institutions.

Bank of Ireland deal with AN Post on banking

Remote working has become a significant part of many employee's life with support gaining also for a four day working week.

Businesses urged to try a four day week

Deputy Marian Harkin.

NO balanced growth in NDP says Harkin

Sligo Credit Union

Teaching children about money

Michelle Butler, co-founder of Good4U (centre) with the new product.

Firm joins Tesco recycling project

Claire Barden.

Business award for childcare operator

Diamond Coast Hotel staff, Enniscrone, Co Sligo. Photo: James Connolly

No recovery yet in hospitality sector

Lifestyle

Be kind to yourself and spend time doing what you love with people you love.

Plan how to spend your time and energy

A colourful Boy George in the video for ‘Karma Chameleon’.

RETRO CHART 1983: Karma-justice gives Culture Club biggest seller of year

A guy in our carriage proceeded to hold a Zoom meeting the whole way to the Big Smoke and share it with us all.

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A train trip resulted in us getting all the details of strangers’ lives

The Peugeot 5008.

Motoring Extra More accolades for Peugeot

Matthew McConaughey and Samuel L Jackson in A Time to Kill (Friday, BBC1, 11.25p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

Thousands of dogs are abandoned in Ireland every year.

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How to stop people from abandoning their dogs

When it comes to keeping kids healthy in winter it all begins with the diet.

Naturally Healthy Tips for kids health this winter

The Field Mushroom is a very common edible fungus. Some other species are poisonous or sickening so care is needed.

Nature Trail Field Mushrooms are delicious and nutritious

Obituaries

Jimmy Neary in his bar and restaurant Neary's in Manhattan.

Jimmy lived the US dream

The late Charles H McCabe Jr playing County Sligo Golf Club, Rosses Point with grandson, Brian.

New Yorker who loved Sligo

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