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'It is because we are Travellers'
A traveller family whose newly allocated council house caught fire in mysterious circumstances say they do not feel safe to move into the home.
A Brexit Budget
Paul Deering It was a Budget framed with a crash out exit from the EU by Britain and consequently left little crumbs of comfort for most people.
Work to start on busy N15 route
Work will start this week at a junction on the N15 which has been the scene of many accidents.
Housekeeper to Mountbatten dies
Lord Mountbatten's housekeeper at Classiebawn Castle in 97-year-old Philomena Barry, has died.
Fine Gael hold interviews in Sligo
Paul Deering Potential candidates to run for Fine Gael in Sligo/Leitrim at the next General Election were interviewed in Sligo yesterday (Monday).
Looking at Sligo history while waiting on the train
Iarnród Éireann together with Turtle Bunbury Histories and Flahavan's has installed a beautifully illustrated panel at Mac Diarmada Station, Sligo called, Past Tracks.
Therapists are needed
The short-sightedness of not providing adequate mental health rehabilitation services has led to long-term neglect of people with serious and enduring mental illnesses, according to a report by the Mental Health Commission.
Welcome for start on new car park in Ballymote
Councillor Dara Mulvey has welcomed the work which has started on the new 54 space car park located at Lord Edward street Ballymote.
Is there a future for the Catholic Church in Ireland?
Betrayal by Silence, the Collapse of the Irish Catholic Church – has it a Future? is the title of a book by a former priest, Tony O’Dwyer who spends much of his time in Sligo and who had a launch for his work here.
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Mark Zuckerberg attempts to ease concerns over Libra currency
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Trump name removed from ice rinks in New York’s Central Park
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Benny Gantz begins efforts to form Israel government following poll deadlock
- Metro Bank reveals profit plunge after ‘challenging’ period
- Brexit extension chatter soothes the stock market
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Family condemn graphic online images of woman killed in car crash
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320 workers set to lose jobs at pharmaceutical plant in Co Cork
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Women and families affected by CervicalCheck hail apology as ‘watershed moment’
- Read: Ceann Comhairle Seán O'Feargail's full statement on votegate
- Revealed: The issues raised by people among the 50,000 submissions on original Bus Connects plan
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Mark Zuckerberg attempts to ease concerns over Libra currency
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Trump name removed from ice rinks in New York’s Central Park
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Benny Gantz begins efforts to form Israel government following poll deadlock
- Metro Bank reveals profit plunge after ‘challenging’ period
- Brexit extension chatter soothes the stock market
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Brendan Rodgers pays tribute to Leicester after Vichai tributes
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Football rumours from the media
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Hard work is the key to Sheffield United’s success – Fleck
- Manchester United ban supporter for alleged racist abuse during Liverpool game
- Amnesty International urge FIFA not to let China host Club World Cup
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Porch ankle break case ordered to be reheard
A man who was awarded €105,000 by a High Court judge after he claimed he slipped on tiles on the front porch of his local authority home will have to have his action reheard. News
Parish relies on car park income to survive
Sligo becoming digital powerhouse
The best 40 walks in Sligo
A new, updated and improved Sligo Walking Guide has just been published and is available free to the public from a number of outlets... News
Decrease in respite overnight services
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon says it is worrying that respite overnight services have decreased in Sligo and Leitrim. News
Hotel anger at no change in VAT rate
Hotels and guesthouses in Sligo have criticised the Government's decision not to reverse the tourism VAT hike, which came into effect... News
Naomh Eoin secure first Senior Championship title
Arthur Wall's late goal secured a historic first ever Senior Hurling Championship title for Naomh Eoin on Sunday when they overcame the challenge of Easkey at Markievicz Park. GAA
McGowan expecting fresh challenge on Sunday
St Michael's clinch junior title to return to intermediate football
Waterford narrow gap to two points with third win in four
Waterford close the gap between themselves and Sligo Rovers to just two points as they... Soccer
Impressive six-try show from Sligo
Sligo jump started their Energia All-Ireland League division 2B campaign with a six try demolition of Belfast Harlequins at Strandhill... Other Sports
Coughlan the latest to sign for next year
Sligo Rovers last week confirmed that Ronan Coughlan has signed a new contract with the club. Soccer
Protect pet rabbits by vaccinating for viruses
The man on the phone was upset: he had just come in from his back garden, where he'd found one of his three pet rabbits lying cold and dead in the hutch. Lifestyle
Time to make people aware of Natura 2000
Barbed satire on war on terror fails to pack comic punch
Another fumbled open-world game
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands was, for the... Lifestyle
How to buy a happy, healthy dog
Puppy farming continues to be a controversial topic in... Lifestyle
Thankfully, ex-storm Lorenzo ran out of steam
It was a relief to everyone that hurricane Lorenzo... Lifestyle
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Local duo feature in Comhaltas concert
Macalla na hÉireann, the 2019 Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland will perform in The Ceolaras Coleman Centre in Gurteen while... Entertainment
New innovations at Sligo Live 2019
Sligo Live features some new innovations in this year's programme in its move to a longer and more varied format. These include three... Entertainment
New CD and songbooks out soon to mark a remarkable career in traditional music
It's 50 years since Carmel Gunning's music career got underway. Her five decades in... Entertainment