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Late autumn starts likely for major Sligo road works
Work on two major road projects in Sligo are likely to start in late autumn.
Gillian Filan, wife of Shane, is also declared bankrupt
Conor McCrave The wife of ex-Westlife singer Shane Filan has been declared bankrupt six years after her husband followed the same action for debts of more than €20 million.
No improvements to broadband in rural areas as rollout stalled
Jenny McCudden Just last week news that Monasteraden Post Office faced closure was greeted with dismay by the local community.
Business Awards launch
Movers and shakers throughout the Sligo business world are invited to put their companies in the spotlight and celebrate their achievements at the 6th Annual Sligo Business Awards in association with The Sligo Champion and Sligo LEADER Partnership.
Man to stand trial on six Tubber burglary charges
Paul Deering A man has been sent forward for trial on charges of burglary at six houses in the Tubbercurry area.
Cliffoney locals fear it will soon be a ghost village as post office under threat
Jenny McCudden On a dreary wet Tuesday morning last I travelled to Cliffoney where the weather matched the mood on the ground in the North Sligo village.
Ambassador of Canada set to honour Hargadon
Sorcha Crowley The Canadian Ambassador to Ireland is coming to Sligo this week to participate in a ceremony naming a local road in honour of the Sligo-born poet Michael A.Hargadon.
The death of a village
A Post Office in a rural village is much more than a place to post a letter or pay a bill.
21 Post Offices in North West facing closure
Jenny McCudden It has emerged that Gurteen and Dromard Post Offices also face the prospect of closure in addition to Cliffoney and Monasteraden.
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Plea to Naughten on Cliffoney Post Office
Councillor Marie Casserly has made a plea to Communications Minister Denis Naughten not to close Cliffoney Post Office. News
Cllr Bree warned of postal closures due to EU Directive
Hundreds of local residents attended a public meeting in Cliffoney Hall on Thursday... News
National Broadband Plan is on track, insists Communications Department
The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband... News
Rovers come from behind to earn vital three points
Sligo Rovers' survival hopes were given a huge boost as they came from behind to overcome European chasing Derry City at The Brandywell on Friday night. Soccer
Corey resigns as manager as hunt begins for his successor
Rovers take up offer to take part in Irn Bru Cup
'Dream come true' for Rovers Under 19 duo of Morahan & McNicholas
Since Lyttle arrived at the club, John Mahon, Jack Keaney, Ed McGinty and Liam Kerrigan... Soccer
Coolera edge victory over Molaise in Championship opener
This first round of the Belry Senior Football Championship in Scarden between... GAA
Tubbercurry ease to victory over steely Eastern Harps
Bunninadden Community Park was the venue for the meeting of these great rivals in the... GAA
Insurance has saved the lives of many Irish pets
Dan the Great Dane started salivating soon after eating his dinner. He looked increasingly uncomfortable, and by 9pm, he was in serious trouble, retching repeatedly. His abdomen... Lifestyle
You can tell a lot by the traits of any creature
Common decency, not fines, is what we need on buses
Hedgehogs don't live long and have a high death rate
On the way home from monitoring bats in the... Lifestyle
Land wanted for continued demand
County Sligo auctioneer Roger McCarrick of REA McCarrick & Sons indicates there is continued demand for farms of all sizes throughout Co. Lifestyle
Elderly cats often have overactive thyroids
Sadie is a ten-year-old cat I've been seeing a lot recently:... Lifestyle
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Bus Eireann's extra buses for Pope
Bus Eireann is putting on extra buses from Sligo and Ballina to Knock for the Papal visit on August 26th. Local Notes
Get your child's car seat checked
Parents can have their child car seats checked for free at Davey's Toyota Motors this month. Local Notes
Call to reopen castle to the public
A Ballymote County Councillor is calling on the OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran to reopen the town's castle to the public. Local Notes
Summer fest to host Mundy
Mundy, often referred to as 'the Buddha of Birr' is back in town next week for the Sligo Summer Festival. Entertainment
Hear fascinating tales during Ballymote Heritage weekend
Did you know that the first person to have brought Christianity to Ireland may come... Entertainment
Tubbercurry all set for Old Fair Day festival fever
Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival opens this Saturday, 4th August, for five days of... Entertainment
