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The Sligo Champion is now available as an ePaper

News

Now for the next chapter: introducing the Sligo Champion ePaper

The Sligo Champion is now available as an ePaper, an exact digital version of the physical paper to read and enjoy on a device of choice.

Lough Gill, Sligo, where the 55 year old Englishman drowned

News

Canoe warning after man drowns

The scene of the crash on the N16 near Dunally Cross in August 2019

News

Car accident described like 'James Bond scene'

Measures in place at IT Sligo as students prepare to return on September 28th. Pics: Carl Brennan

News

IT Sligo braced for return of students

No break for Sligo householders as Cllr Bree’s motion to reduce the LPT by 15% was defeated

News

2019 property tax rise is kept

Eddie O’Gorman receives an award on behalf of Spanish Armada Ireland from the crew of the Spanish naval vessel OPV Centinela

News

Remembering the Spanish Armada

Ciara Maxwell, Visitor Experience Manager pictured in the gift shop. Pics: Brian Farrell

News

Gin centre aims for 30,000 visitors

News

Fears expressed over possible loss of court sittings in Sligo

News

Gallery Well-being centre continues to inspire

News

Strandhill road put off until next year

Entertainment

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding and Allison Janney LaVona Harding in I, Tonya (Saturday, BBC2, 9.30pm)

Entertainment

Top films to watch on TV this week

‘Dancing In The Street’ - number one this week 35 years ago

Entertainment

When two icons cranked up the cringe for charity

The public are invited to help create a new artwork on Culture Night. Pictured are event facilitators: Artist Donncadh O’Callaghan, actress Sandra O Malley, artist Bettina Seitz

Entertainment

Something for everyone this Culture Night

Sinead Sexton. Pic: Caitrona Bonner

Entertainment

Sinead is Culture Night ambassador

Lifestyle

Jasper started to behave in unpredictable ways as he aged

Lifestyle

Elderly dogs and cats can suffer from Alzheimer's

Roman Black Fruity Frill Sleeve Culotte Jumpsuit, €33 (shoes, stylist's own). Photo: PA Photo/Handout

Lifestyle

Inspired by the viral strawberry dress, 5 of the best fruity fashion pieces

The voracious appetite of Chub makes them popular with anglers. They are ever-ready to feed, and thus to be caught

Lifestyle

Alien Chub are an unwelcome fish species

Cotton Waistcoat in Yellow, £40; Quirky Check Jacket, £70; Quirky Check Skirt, £40; Simon’s Vintage Style Blouse, £40; Gorgeous Flower Applique Bag (out of stock), available from Joe Browns. Photo: PA Photo/Handout

Lifestyle

From check prints to sharp tailoring, how to wear a waistcoat in 2020

Local Notes

Esther Bell with her son Hugo McManus alongside creche owner, Anne Carton. Eshter attended Anne’s creche in 1985 and her son Hugo now goes to it. Pics: Carl Brennan.

Local Notes

Anne's 35 years in creche business

A 2019 rally held by local residents who wanted the footpath to be re-instated

Local Notes

Further funding allocated for footpath linking Collooney & Ballisodare

Pat Barrett and Margaret Savage outside the new community centre in Ballisodare

Local Notes

Ballisodare dream becomes a reality

Evan O’Gara (centre) with his family

Local Notes

Keash essay award winners

News

Minister of State Frank Feighan welcomed the funding

News

Renewal scheme boost for projects

Lough Gill, Sligo, where the 55 year old Englishman drowned

News

Canoe warning after man drowns

The scene of the crash on the N16 near Dunally Cross in August 2019

News

Car accident described like 'James Bond scene'

Measures in place at IT Sligo as students prepare to return on September 28th. Pics: Carl Brennan

News

IT Sligo braced for return of students

Opinion

Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers.

Opinion

Too many obstacles in the way of sport's return

No deal yet........FF leader Micheal Martin and Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar

Opinion

Time for an election or SF to be part of talks?

Breaking News

Opinion

What did you think of the new RTÉ drama Charlie?

Breaking News

Opinion

It's party time for Lucinda but we'll have to wait to see

Sport

Eoghan Rua joint captains Joanne McDonnell and Orna O’Dowd celebrate with the trophy. Pics: Carl Brennan

GAA

First half goals give Eoghan Rua dream start to win Intermediate

John Craig, Aughanagh Celtic, in action against Keelan Kennoy, Carbury. Pics: Carl Brennan

Soccer

Champions Carbury up and running

Ronan Redmond of Coolera/Strandhill and Naomh Eoin’s Ryan Feehily in Markievicz Park on Sunday. PIc: Carl Brennan

GAA

O'Kelly-Lynch brothers on scoring spree

Neil Ewing, captain of Drumcliffe/Rosses Point and Tourlestrane’s Stephen Henry pictured at the weekend ahead of the Homeland SFC final this Sunday at 4pm in Markievicz Park. Who will get their hands on the Owen B Hunt trophy this weekend? Pics: Eamonn McMunn

GAA

Where will Owen B Cup be going?