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Three rare whales washed up off shore
Three rare whales have washed up dead on the Sligo coast in the past week.
Gardaí patrol Sligo cemetery to try to prevent vandalism
Paul Deering Gardaí are having to carry out night time patrols in Sligo's biggest cemetery to try to put an end to a spate of vandalism.
Fortunate rescue of tourist at Lough Gill
Sorcha Crowley Water enthusiasts are being warned of the dangers of boating after a Spanish tourist was rescued from Lough Gill last week.
Hall plan for sports complex
Ballisodare Community Council is hoping to create a new community hall for the village.
Inquest of teen (17) adjourned
An inquest into the death of a teenage boy in Enniscrone has been opened and adjourned until after a court trial.
Greenway has lots to offer
Micheál Ó'Domhnaill While many of the walks we highlight in this column are available to enjoy at present, this week we feature a walk that has yet to be created, the Sligo Greenway.
Niamh joins Indie artists at Sligo Live
Sligo's own Niamh Farrell will star in a series of concerts celebrating indie women as part of this year's Sligo Live Festival.
IT to host a 'fake news' debate
Sorcha Crowley Worried about fake news and climate change? You can hear the latest on the subject from five fake news experts coming to IT Sligo next week.
Late autumn starts likely for major Sligo road works
Paul Deering Work on two major road projects in Sligo are likely to start in late autumn.
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Cillian hopes to inspire with his colourful costumes and creations
His colourful costume designs are part of Tubbercurry's Old Fair Day every single... News
Funding for good causes
Woodhaven Multiple Sclerosis North West Therapy Centre and Hawk's Well theatre are among four Sligo organisations named as... News
Beekeepers say summer 2018 'very good'
Members of the Sligo Leitrim Beekeepers Association say that the good weather of summer 2018 has been extremely good for... News
Rovers disgraced by Longford in cup for second year running
Sligo Rovers' hopes of a good run in the FAI Cup were dashed abruptly on Saturday evening as they were embarrassed once again by Longford Town in the first round at The Showgrounds. Soccer
'I'm under pressure to keep my job' - Lyttle
Rovers out of EA Sports Cup
Mona reflects on year as she plans for 2020
Two athletes from Grange were representing their country at the European Championships last week with World Junior Champion Mona... Other Sports
O'Donnell's seasonal best at Euros
North Sligo athlete Chris O'Donnell ran a seasonal best time in his first outing in a major championship as a Senior. Other Sports
Coolaney victorious over Harps
Coolaney/Mullinabreena dominated this game in Tourlestrane from the throw-in and were worthy winners of this Group 1 clash,... GAA
Will a video vet replace your real vet one day?
If you have a sick or injured animal, you know what to do: take them to the vet. But what if your pet has a minor issue that isn't bad enough to need to go to the vet. There... Lifestyle
Mullet valued both as food and as game fish
Insurance has saved the lives of many Irish pets
You can tell a lot by the traits of any creature
Everyone interested in nature knows the frustration of... Lifestyle
Common decency, not fines, is what we need on buses
This week it was suggested that Transport Minister... Lifestyle
Walking along our food trail
Walking is a great way to build up an appetite, especially with all of the wonderful restaurants and food experiences we have here in Sligo. Lifestyle
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Bus Eireann's extra buses for Pope
Bus Eireann is putting on extra buses from Sligo and Ballina to Knock for the Papal visit on August 26th. Local Notes
Get your child's car seat checked
Parents can have their child car seats checked for free at Davey's Toyota Motors this month. Local Notes
Call to reopen castle to the public
A Ballymote County Councillor is calling on the OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran to reopen the town's castle to the public. Local Notes
Sligo's link with Booker prize
An Irish writer with strong Sligo links has been nominated for the Man Booker Prize. Entertainment
Summer fest to host Mundy
Mundy, often referred to as 'the Buddha of Birr' is back in town next week for the Sligo Summer Festival. Entertainment
Hear fascinating tales during Ballymote Heritage weekend
Did you know that the first person to have brought Christianity to Ireland may come... Entertainment
