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Row erupts over the building of new homes
A call on the Council to release land from their strategic reserve in Strandhill sparked a furious row between Fianna Fáil councillors and other parties at last week's County Council meeting.
Concerns over water levels as dry spell set to continue for rest of July
The current heatwave is gradually coming to an end with cloud and showers expected at times this week but it won't be enough to end the drought.
Jobs bonanza as 150 new positions bring total for 2018 to 700
Jessica Farry There was more good news for Sligo and the North-West region last week, as it was announced that 150 jobs are to be created in Sligo thanks to US company, Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC).
Call to fund walkway to top of Keash Hill
Sorcha Crowley at Sligo County Council meeting The Council has been urged to continue a walkway at the Caves of Keash to the summit of Keash Hill.
Killer's car forfeited to the State
Convicted child killer and rapist Ronnie Dunbar's BMW car has been formally forfeited to the State for destruction, some ten years after it was first seized.
Comiskey to contest convention
Former Senator and General Election Candidate, Michael Comiskey has thanked all those who have nominated him in advance of the Fine Gael Selection Convention which will take place on July 19th.
Report recommends knocking of the facade of High Street building
Sorcha Crowley at Sligo County Council meeting Six months on since it was declared "unsafe", "structurally unsound" and at "high risk of collapse onto High Street," No.39 High Street remains in the same condition.
‘Primetime’ councillor wants to be back in FF
Jenny McCudden Just a few days before I meet and talk with Councillor Joe Queenan he tells me that the RTE Primetime Investigates programme in which he features was shown 'yet again.'
Phibro's announcement will increase awareness of what the North West has to offer
Phibro's decision to set up shop in Sligo 'can only help to make other large international companies aware of what the region has to offer. That's according to TD Tony McLoughlin.
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Mounting concern over erosion of dunes
Fine Gael Councillor Sinead Maguire has urged the Council to take "immediate" remedial action to protect both the public and the... News
Confusion reigns with two names
Apart from the obvious pitfalls where tourism is concerned, having two place names is also problematic for a number of other reasons. News
Locals bring the campaign world wide with signs
Locals from Enniscrone who are determined to decide once and for all how its name is... News
Heatwave sees rally called off
The recent heatwave saw people soaking up the sun but it wasn't all sunshine for the organises of the Sligo Stages Rally. Other Sports
Tensions run high as Bit O'Red defeated by struggling Bray
'We should all be ashamed of ourselves, we cheated our fans,' says Rovers boss
Ladies set to play Longford on Sunday
The upcoming TG4 Ladies All-Ireland Football Championships were launched recently in Croke Park. GAA
Roscommon minors see past Sligo
Sligo Minors travelled to Dr Hyde Park on Friday for Round 5 of the Connacht Championship and it was the hosts who knew that a win... GAA
New contract for Keaney
Jack Keaney has signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2019 season. Soccer
Discover Sligo's hidden heritage
For walkers with a keen interest in local history, Sligo has an exceptional wealth of archaeological monuments spread throughout the county, from mounds and tombs to castles and medieval churches. It's incredible to think that in County Sligo alone, there are in excess of 6,500 of these sites. Lifestyle
A local connection to Peter Pan
Sligo items to be auctioned in Kilkenny
Don't let Patrick make you want to buy a Pug
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Advice for farmers to help avoid polluting rivers
Following a recent fish kill in the west of Ireland, Inland... Lifestyle
Onrush - truly unique and brimming with character
Onrush does what a number of developers have tried... Lifestyle
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All the fun of the fair
If you ever fancied trying your hand at a pottery wheel or indeed a spot of skate boarding on a ramp, these are just two of the free activities on offer during this year's Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival. Local Notes
Geevagh road safety barriers
Signs for bridge at Ardconnell Road
Sun shines for Strandhill Show
Strandhill basked in glorious sunshine over the weekend, with mother nature looking down on the Strandhill Show, which celebrated its... Local Notes
Margaret's milestone party
As I arrive into the pristine home of centenarian Margaret Travers in Cartron, the still nimble- fingered birthday girl is knitting... Local Notes
Climb every mountain
Sligo Cancer campaigner Peter Milne has seen another hugely successful charity climb of Benbulben, raising almost €4,000 for Sligo... Local Notes
Taylor's banned list
Ten items on the official list of things fans were not allowed to bring into Croke Park for Taylor Swift's double header, including, er,... Entertainment
Top Tens - This Week in 1970
Mungo Jerry's Ray Dorset was taking a break from working in a lab for Timex when... Entertainment
Nefarious Movie Night at Sligo Park
The previously veiled underworld of sex slavery is uncovered in a ground-breaking documentary to be shown in Sligo next week. Entertainment