Sligo County Council Chief Executive Ciarán Hayes has commended the elected members for "making the difficult decision" at the September monthly meeting to introduce "a modest increase" in the Local Property Tax.
The proposed Atlantic corridor as a key transport link has been given a shot in the arm by the backing of two Government ministers.
Seasoned politician, former restaurant owner and at one stage, 'pantomime villain', Frank Feighan is ready for another shot at the Dáil.
Ciara Galvin 'We want talent and we believe it's here in this region.' That was the message from Senior Director of ebay, Hazel Mitchell who spoke to The Sligo Champion at ebay's information roadshow recently.
The programme for the upcoming Remembering the Armada commemorative festival was launched on Thursday last by Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Mr. Tom McSharry at City Hall.
A jubilant family from Co. Leitrim descended onto National Lottery headquarters in Dublin last week to collect a cheque for a massive €1 million which they won in the Daily Million draw.
Mullaghmore will turn into "an island" unless something is done to prevent the rise in flooding in the area.
Former Fine Gael TD and Junior Minister, John Perry was an interested observer in the House of Commons, London recently as the debate raged on the No deal Brexit legislation.
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Plans for a new regional veterinary laboratory in Sligo have been announced by Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed but the facility is not scheduled to be in place until the end of 2024. News
Sligo Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Walsh has called for works to take place as soon as possible at Carricknagat Bridge, Collooney. News
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