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Michael's return to the Nazareth
The frightened and lonely 4-year-old boy who was delivered "like a parcel" to Nazareth House in 1925, returned for the first time in 82 years last weekend.
Can't land at hospital
Sorcha Crowley Rescue 118, the Sligo Coastguard Helicopter based at Strandhill is no longer transferring casualties directly to or from Sligo University Hospital because the helipad there needs remedial works.
Council needs to build more homes
Sorcha Crowley The Council is planning to build less than 400 social houses throughout county Sligo over the next five years.
MacManus calls for HSE defib database
Sinn Féin Councillor Chris MacManus has called on the HSE to set up an online register of the locations of defibrillators around the country.
It's a presidential salute for Rovers
Jessica Farry President Michael D. Higgins received a warm welcome when he attended The Showgrounds as guest of honour at the club's 90th birthday celebrations last Saturday night.
Winning in business!
Sorcha Crowley Broadcaster and entrepreneur Ivan Yates shared his three traits of success with guests at the Sligo Champion Business Awards last Friday night.
Sligo Folk Park tops list of grants for enhancement
Sorcha Crowley Ten towns and villages across the county were last Friday granted a total of just over €1.1million between them for enhancements.
Lidl opens second store, restores mill
Lidl opened its second store in Sligo and at 1600sq metres, is one of its biggest, at Finisklin Road last Thursday morning.
Fears Court Abbey Cemetery tower in danger of collapse
Sorcha Crowley OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is being called on to honour his word given in August 2017 to conserve Court Abbey Cemetery in Lavagh, South Sligo.
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Reunions dominate Premier League agenda this weekend
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Jose Mourinho has best Premier League squad at his disposal – Maurizio Sarri
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Manchester City name training pitch after Joe Hart
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