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22/04 Sligo Tidy Towns to benefit from new insurance premium provided by Irish Public Bodies Insurance and local authorities

Over 1,000 tidy towns committees nationwide which include many in Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal are set to benefit from a new insurance premium provided by the Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance and local authorities.

22/04 Sligo Rovers are bringing communities together with Integration 5-a-side tournament in The Showgrounds

On Thursday, May 8, The Showgrounds will host an Integration 5-a-side tournament made up of teams from a diverse range of communities in Ireland.

17/04 Egan hoping to become the first player since Rory McIlroy to go back-to-back at the West of Ireland this weekend

Reigning champion Keith Egan (Carton House) will look to become the first player since Rory McIlroy to go back-to-back at the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland this weekend.

17/04 After McIlroy’s Masters triumph, attention now turns to the West of Ireland as Co Sligo Golf Club hosts tournament he first won twenty years ago

Rory McIlroy made history in Augusta on Sunday but 20 years ago he began his mesmeric journey to the top on the West coast of Ireland.

14/04 Sligo school reaches ‘Ireland’s Fittest’ Connacht final

Sligo’s Cliffoney National School is one of four primary schools to have qualified for the live ‘Connacht final’ of this year’s competition to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2025.

03/04 Man (46) appears in court after gardaí seize €150,000 worth of cannabis in Sligo

A 46-year-old man who appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court charged with possession of an estimated street value of €150,000 worth of cannabis has been remanded on bail to the district court in Sligo.

01/04 A Decade on the Move: Sligo’s East City Walking Group celebrate 10 years together

There was a very special celebration in the heart of Sligo on Friday as the East City Walking Group gathered to mark an incredible milestone – their 10th anniversary. Hosted at the Riverside Hotel, the atmosphere was filled with laughter, shared memories, and a true sense of community as members came together to reflect on a decade of walking, movement and warm friendships.

28/03 Aurivo fined €350k for odours and effluent breach from its Ballaghaderreen facility

Aurivo Dairy Ingredient, a subsidiary of the global agri-business Aurivo, has been fined a total of €350,000 for breaches of its industrial emissions licence at its plant in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.

28/03 North Sligo AC athletes in action at the National 10k

North Sligo AC club members travelled in big numbers to the National 10k in Dunboyne county Meath on Sunday.

28/03 Sligo swimmer Kyle Kelly’s standout season with numerous medal haul

It has been an eventful few months for Kyle Kelly, the St. Attracta’s Leaving Cert student has been busy attending swimming competitions both at home and abroad.

21/03 Ransboro N.S. and Enniscrone take first place in primary schools gala in Sligo

The results of the Primary Schools Cup Gala are in. This year organisers split the event into 2 categories; Category 1 - teams with over 20 swimmers and Category 2 - teams with under 20 swimmers

21/03 Sligo Swim Club masters successful at Irish Long Course Championships in UL

Over the weekend of the 7th and 8th March, three of Sligo Swim Club Masters ventured down to the Irish Long Course Championships in the University of Limerick.

21/03 Sligo student Bríain Cullinan presented with Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate

Sligo second level student Bríain Cullinan was one of just 20 teenagers from all over the island of Ireland to be presented with a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate at the new Europe House in Dublin recently.

21/03 Coolera/Strandhill’s Keelan Harte and Seán Taylor named on AIB GAA Football Team of the Year

Coolera-Strandhill’s Keelan Harte and Seán Taylor are named on the AIB GAA Football Championship teams of the year ahead of this evening’s awards ceremony.

21/03 Sligo’s Thomas Myers wins third pro bout in Boston

SLIGO’s Thomas Myers celebrated his third pro boxing bout with a win in Boston on Saturday night.

21/03 Retired Teachers Sligo (RTS) celebrate positive mental health with special event hosted by Tommy Marren

The Retired Teachers Sligo (RTS) hosted an evening in the Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo entitled ‘Making Sense of Humour’. This evening was a positive mental health initiative which was supported by the HSE Connecting for Life. Retired senior citizens from all walks of life were welcomed to a night of social connection, wellness and engagement with the community.

21/02 Sligo man promoted to Cloud Program Manager at one of Europe’s leading Electric Point of Sale providers

CBE, one of Europe’s leading EPoS (Electronic Point of Sale) providers, has announced several key promotions within its ranks, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and excellence.

21/02 Sligo-based medical device company Arrotek celebrates twenty years in business

Sligo-based medical device company Arrotek marks its 20th anniversary this February, celebrating two decades of growth, achievements, and innovation in the dynamic and ever-evolving medical technology sector.

18/02 Popular Sligo festival back with huge line-up of musicians this summer

Ballygawley Music Festival has officially launched its line-up for 2025. It is the 5th anniversary of the festival which has gone from strength to strength since its founding in 2019. The festival is not for profit event and it is run by a group of energetic volunteers from the community with support from our many sponsors. The aim of the event is to host a unique and diverse music event annually

18/02 National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann announce enhanced Sligo Town bus services

The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with Bus Éireann, has launched the new S3 route as part of the Sligo Town Bus Service expansion.

17/02 Sligo wedding co-ordinator continues successful run with third nomination for industry awards

Sligo Park Hotel wedding co-ordinator Orla Seery from Aclare is celebrating a third industry award nomination in as many months after being shortlisted for Venue Coordinator of the Year Connaught at the prestigious Weddings Online awards.

17/02 Three Sligo Bay RNLI volunteers first to pass Tier 1 training

Three Sligo Bay RNLI volunteer crew members have passed their Tier 1 training recently.

14/02 Sligo District Court hears how defendant (22) is trying to ‘better himself’

A 22-year-old man before Sligo District Court on a number of charges including possession of a knife and possession of cannabis didn’t get the chance in life like most of us got, his solicitor told the court.

13/02 EJ Sligo All-Stars rewarded on a 317km midweek journey as they defeat Neptune

EJ Sligo All-Stars were rewarded on a 317km midweek journey to Neptune Stadium with an 82-81 victory that sees them edge closer to a bunched playoff pack, despite still sitting in 10th postion in the Men's Super League standings. Energywise Ireland Neptune will feel this is one that got away though, missing four, go-ahead shots in the last 60-seconds of regulation. That won't bother Sligo head coa

13/02 Sligo’s Luke Marren scores two points as DCU claim Sigerson Cup after victory over rivals UCD

Luke Marren scored two points for DCU as they became Sigerson Cup champions on Wednesday night after defeating rivals UCD in Bekan.

12/02 North Sligo AC Master Men win Team Medals

The national masters and intermediate cross country championships were held on the grounds of Westport House demesne on Sunday.

10/02 Sligo's pioneering dragon boat club, Medb’s Dragon Warriors, hosting inaugural event on May 3

Medb’s Dragon Warriors, Sligo’s pioneering dragon boat club for cancer survivors and their supporters, continues to thrive. 2024 marked their third season on the water, characterized by numerous activities.

10/02 Sligo Rowing Club compete at the National Indoor Rowing Championships

Sligo Rowing Club travelled to University College Limerick recently to compete at the National Indoor Rowing Championships at the state of the art Sports Facility at U.L. The racing takes place on indoor rowing machines which are lined in rows of 30 and all interconnected and transmitted onto a large screen in front of grandstands packed with spectators, all watching the torture unfolding before t

08/02 Sligo Rugby’s Jean McConnell named Co Sligo’s recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards

The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to announce that Jean McConnell has been named County Sligo’s 2024 recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards. Jean will be honoured at a special awards ceremony on Friday, February 28, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, alongside a volunteer from every county in Ireland (four in Dublin) in recognition of their dedication and passion for their local

07/02 Judge enquires what defendant’s fascination is with perfume after multiple thefts from Sligo stores

Judge Vincent Deane enquired what the fascination is with a young defendant who was before the court and perfume.

07/02 Sligo man (34) before district court for stealing wallet from car

A 34-year-old man who left a glove behind in a car he stole a wallet from, was in the throes of addiction at the time, his solicitor told the court.

06/02 Sligo back to winning ways after impressive victory over Longford

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01/02 ATU presents first-ever entrance scholarship awards to 73 first year students

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) presented 73 Entrance Scholarship Awards to current first year students who achieved between 550 and 625 CAO points in the Leaving Certificate.

31/01 Sligo Field Club presenting collection of historic slides detailing monuments from across the county

Among the few physical possessions that Sligo Field Club has is a large archive of slides, over one thousand, of monuments of heritage importance in Sligo. A collection of photos assembled and dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, they are images of the archaeological monuments, churches, historic sites and houses and the landscape of the time, together with many other places of interest. Taken by m

31/01 Sligo tourism business honoured at CIE Tours Annual Awards of Excellence

Atlantic Sheepdogs have been awarded gold at the CIE Tours Awards of Excellence. CIÉ Tours, the largest carrier of US visitors to Ireland every year, held its annual awards of excellence celebrating Irish hoteliers and tourist experience operators who have been singled out by the 30,000 visitors who came to Ireland with CIÉ Tours in 2024.

29/01 Sligo defeated by Antrim in second round of Lidl NFL

It was a cold, windy day for the Sligo senior ladies as they took to the field for their second round of the Lidl Ladies National League in Quigabar. Their opponents Antrim were relegated from division three league and intermediate championship last year. They bet Kilkenny last week in their first round of the league 7–17 to 1–03.

29/01 Sligo rivals to meet in the Sigerson quarter-finals this evening

While last week’s defeat for ATU Sligo to DCU in Dublin brought the curtain down on their involvement in this year’s Sigerson Cup for the Sligo players in the Ballinode college’s squad, it put five of their county men on the brink of making the famed Sigerson finals weekend as DCU now face into a quarter final this evening (Wednesday 29th) against TUS Midlands.

29/01 Man (27) stole alcohol from multiple Sligo stores

A 27-year-old Sligo man before the district court on multiple theft charges was remanded in custody by Judge Sandra Murphy.

28/01 Entries open on February 5 for popular Metalman swim series in Sligo

The 16th Annual Metalman Swim Series takes place on Saturday, June 14 at Rosses Point Beach, with entry opening on www.coretiming.ie on Wednesday, February 5 at 7pm.

22/01 Update on promised street furniture for Sligo’s O’Connell street

The importance of street furniture to enhance certain locations by supporting older people to enjoy active and more connected lives was highlighted at the January monthly meeting by Cathaoirleach Cllr Declan Bree.

22/01 New Meta rules present ‘serious threat’ to LGBTQI community, MEP Maria Walsh tells European Parliament

A commission investigation is needed into whether Meta’s changes violate the EU’s Digital Services Act, that’s according to MEP Maria Walsh.

22/01 ATU gets green light for creation of an Executive Management Team

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has given Atlantic Technological University (ATU) the green light to begin the process of appointing an Executive Management Team.

18/01 Paige McNamara is the North Sligo AC Superstar of 2025

The annual North Sligo AC Superstars competition took place on Sunday in Grange on the track and in the North Sligo Sports Centre. When the first competition started in 1983, little did Michael Roper who put up the Perpetual Cup realise that this event would still be as popular as ever forty two years later.

08/01 Sligo third level students awarded bursaries by Connacht GAA

A record number of third level students have been awarded bursaries by Connacht GAA at their annual student bursary awards at a ceremony which took place in the Connacht GAA COE on Saturday January 4.

08/01 Sligo hurling manager Stephen Sheil’s focus for 2025

The 2025 hurling season holds great promise for Sligo hurling in intercounty competition according to Sligo senior team manager Stephen Sheil.

08/01 Total of 23 Sligo footballers featuring in this season’s Sigerson Cup

There will be 23 Sligo footballers involved in this season’s Sigerson Cup, the highly coveted Tier one higher education football championship which throws in this week with eight games played yesterday (Tuesday) and today.

04/01 Sligo Sport and Recreation’s focus on promoting inclusivity

Including everybody, with a focus on people with a disability is a key approach for Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) to transforming and sustaining inclusive sport and physical activity in Sligo.

31/12 James Glancy confirmed as new St Molaise Gaels manager for Sligo side’s 2025 season

Naomh Molaise Gaels have appointed James Glancy as their men’s Senior Team Manager and reappoint Paul Healy as Ladies Senior Team Manager for 2025.

31/12 James Glancy confirmed as new St Molaise Gaels manager for North Sligo side’s 2025 season

Naomh Molaise Gaels have appointed James Glancy as their men’s Senior Team Manager and reappoint Paul Healy as Ladies Senior Team Manager for 2025.

06/12 Ballymote manager Liam Óg Gormley very proud of his young side’s achievements as Sligo club reach Connacht junior final

Ballymote Round Towers’ manager Liam Óg Gormley said after his side’s defeat in the Connacht Club Junior Football Final against An Ceathrú Rua that it wasn’t to be on the day, but his young side can be very proud.

06/12 Another National Cross Country title for Sligo AC

Sligo AC is celebrating as the club’s U13 boys team, Darragh Steels, Lucas Ballantine, Moss Deasy, Keelan Derrig, Eamon Healy and Liam Healy are national cross country champions. The boys had fantastic runs at the Athletics Ireland National Cross Country Championships at Tramore Racecourse, Co Waterford.

06/12 Sligo clubs getting ready for Connacht Scór na nÓg finals this weekend

The 2024 Sligo County Scór na nÓg competition provided high quality entertainment and great competition on Sunday, November 24 in the Dromore West Community Centre.

05/12 Heartbreak defeat for Sligo’s Coolera/Strandhill in All-Ireland semi-final

COOLERA/Strandhill’s journey in the All-Ireland championship came to an agonising end in Kilcoyne Park as Pat Kerrigan’s side were defeated on free kicks.

05/12 Disappointment but a phenomenal year for Sligo’s Coolera/Strandhill

WHILE obviously disappointed after his side’s agonising defeat on free kicks to Mugret St Paul’s, Coolera/Strandhill manager Pat Kerrigan said he couldn’t but be proud of his side, who won their first-ever Connacht title this year.

29/11 Man (27) appears before Sligo District Court charged with 13 counts of rape

A 27 year old man who appeared before Sligo District Court was served the Book of Evidence and sent forward to the Central Criminal Court charged with 13 counts of rape.

25/11 Popular Santa cycle taking place in Sligo on December 8 raising funds for Christmas food appeal

Innisfree Wheelers Annual Static Cycle and Santa Cycle Fundraiser will once again raise funds for the Sligo Lions Christmas 2024 Food Appeal.

21/11 Paris-Bordeaux gear up for AIB All-Ireland club quarter-final with Sligo’s Coolera/Strandhill

A French GAA team currently making history includes Sligo native, Saraid McCarrick from Cloonacool.

21/11 Sligo’s Coolera/Strandhill hoping to continue phenomenal season as they travel to Maastricht to face Paris-Bordeaux

Connacht Junior Club Champions Coolera/Strandhill are in All-Ireland quarter final action this weekend with the Sligo side travelling to Maastricht in the Netherlands to take on Paris-Bordeaux.

13/11 Sligo Rugby’s senior women start campaign brightly as youth teams also impress

Sligo Rugby’s Senior women got their campaign started with a good win at the weekend, while the club’s underage sides also impressed.

13/11 A last-gasp try shatters Sligo’s hearts as Rainey take four-point victory

By John Kane at Hatrick Park

13/11 Sligo intermediate champions Eastern Harps overcome Melvin Gaels to reach Connacht semi-final

Sligo intermediate champions Eastern Harps continued their momentum with victory over Melvin Gaels in the Connacht quarter-final in Ballinamore on Saturday.

13/11 Armagh’s Aaron Kernan joins Tony McEntee’s backroom team in Sligo

Sligo GAA has confirmed the management group that will be working with senior football team manager Tony McEntee and assistant manager Joe Keane for the 2025 season.

13/11 Sligo junior champions Ballymote keep up their winning ways as they reach Connacht semi-final

The scoreline doesn’t do their efforts any justice as Bornacoola went toe to toe with Ballymote Round Towers in Sunday’s AIB Connacht Junior Club Championship Quarter Final but just couldn’t match their goal scoring ability on the day in Markievicz Park.

13/11 Service of Remembrance for the Sligo soldiers who died in the Great War as new book details the hundreds who lost their lives

A Service of Remembrance for the 616 volunteers and five civilians from Sligo town and county who died in The Great War took place on Sunday at the Cenotaph.

08/11 Sligo to shine at Holiday World Show 2025 in Dublin as local tourism businesses are invited to participate

Sligo is set to take centre stage at Ireland’s largest tourism exhibition, the Holiday World Show 2025 at the RDS in Dublin this coming January, and it has been announced that local tourism businesses now have the opportunity to join Sligo County Council at this important event.

08/11 Call for Sligo artists to apply for the Connecting Artists 2025 Programme

Connections Arts Centre, a social enterprise supporting the disability community in Ireland, has announced the open call for its Connecting Artists 2025 Programme, inviting applications from adult artists in Sligo and across Ireland who identify as neurodivergent or are living with an intellectual disability. This national programme is designed to support artists who face barriers in accessing tra

08/11 Lot of smiles as 1,600 students graduate from ATU Sligo with Dragons’ Den star Gavin Duffy celebrating with his cousin

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) commenced its annual conferring ceremonies recently, celebrating the achievements of over 2,800 graduates across a wide range of disciplines, from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees, including 12 PhDs.

07/11 Sligo school second at the City of Derry International Choir Festival

The Coláiste Muire school choir from Ballymote were second in the international Post-Primary schools’ choir competition held recently in Derry.

07/11 Leitrim Animal Welfare thank Sligo businesses for raising over €4,000 for the charity

Leitrim Animal Welfare has thanked two Sligo businesses for their brilliant fundraising efforts which will go directly to helping animals in need.

07/11 Fascinating new book on a cave IRA men used while on the run during Civil War in Sligo wins national award

A ground-breaking new book on Sligo’s Civil War has just been published, and has already scooped a prestigious national literary award.

07/11 Popular Sligo Science Festival celebrating its 25th year as it begins this weekend with packed calendar of events

The annual Sligo Science Festival, an eagerly awaited event for all ages, returns to the Northwest for its 25th year, from November 10-17.

06/11 Sligo Independent Cllr Marie Casserly to run in General Election

Sligo Independent Cllr Marie Casserly has today announced she will contest the upcoming General Election.

05/11 Three males arrested as part of Garda investigation into burglaries in Sligo and the midlands

As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo, Gardaí arrested three males in the Dublin Metropolitan Region today.

05/11 Sligo native and author of The Energy Question, Gerald Foley, passes away aged 88

The death has occurred in England of Gerald Foley, author of The Energy Question. He was 88.

04/11 Promoting Sligo’s rich archaeology

Sligo County Council’s Heritage Office, working in partnership with the team at Atlantic Archaeology are delighted to provide an update on recent activities and events being delivered and planned as part of the Sligo Community Archaeology Project 2024. This initiative is funded by The Heritage Council.

01/11 Sligo Live Festival announce Luka Bloom’s sold-out concert cancelled due to medical reasons

Sligo Live Festival organisers have announced that Luka Bloom’s concert on Sunday has been cancelled due to medical reasons.

01/11 Boil water notice lifted in Co Sligo village

The Boil Water Notice on the Riverstown Public Water Supply in Co Sligo has been lifted with immediate effect.

01/11 Bus service to be restored to Co Sligo town

The return of the 981 Local Link bus service in Collooney via the new one way system was agreed at a recent meeting between Sligo Co Council, An Garda Síochána and the service provider.

31/10 Sligo Field Club holding its annual conference on November 9

The Sligo Field Club is set to hold its eagerly anticipated 13th Annual Conference on Saturday, November 9th, at the Sligo Park Hotel, inviting archaeology and mythology enthusiasts to delve into the mysteries of Ireland’s ancient past. With a theme focused on Archaeology & Mythology, the conference will bring together leading experts, scholars, and passionate enthusiasts for a full day of present

31/10 Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann urging people to ‘think before you flush’ as they attend Sligo University Hospital’s Sustainability Week

Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann visited Sligo University Hospital recently to attend their annual Sustainability Week hosted by the Environmental Coordination Team. The TBYF stall encouraged people of all ages to cultivate responsible flushing behaviors and to pledge their commitment to the "Think Before You Flush" campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of f

31/10 Sligo family raise over €17k for hospitals who assisted in their son’s recovery

The Reynolds family from Bunninadden/Ballymote have raised over €17k for three hospitals that helped in caring for their son.

31/10 Sligo kayakers carry out a clean-up of the Garavogue River

Members of Sligo Kayak Club recently abandoned their kayaks and walked instead of paddled the Garavogue River for a clean-up.

29/10 Sligo farmers among winners of Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards

Farming for Nature has announced the 12 farmers who have been chosen as Ambassadors for 2024, including Seán Gilligan and Rob Kennedy from Knocknarea Farm, Co Sligo. The project founded in 2018, seeks to acknowledge and support farmers who farm, or wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of the countryside. The network has now grown to having 102 Ambassadors from all over the c

29/10 Sligo’s Cairo makes it to national finals of Puppy of the Year

Sligo puppy Cairo Jameson was the county finalist in Petmania’s Puppy of the Year competition, beating all other Sligo pups to attend the grand final last weekend. This year’s competition marks the 9th year of the annual canine competition with it becoming more popular each year.

27/10 Sligo Tennis Club hosts first National Tennis Masters

Sligo Tennis Club held its inaugural National Masters 500 in association with Martin Reilly Motors recently .This event features on the Tennis Ireland calendar and is one of three annual National events held at the club. There were over 110 entrants from players in clubs all over the country.

25/10 Sligo senior hurling manager Stephen Sheil confirms his backroom team

Sligo senior hurling team manager Stephen Sheil has confirmed three additions to his management team for the 2025 season.

22/10 Eoghan Rua and St Nathy’s head for replay on Saturday in Sligo LGFA senior final

Connacht Gold Senior Championship final

17/10 Four people appear in Sligo District Court charged with theft from store in Cavan

Four people who appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Sligo District Court charged with theft of over €900 worth of goods from a store in Cavan were granted bail of €1,000 cash each.

17/10 Sligo man (29) before district court charged with arson, handling stolen property and trespass

A 29 year old man before the district court on a number of charges including arson, trespass and handling stolen property was remorseful and had amended his ways, his solicitor told the court.

17/10 Sligo’s Keelan Kilrehill retains Autumn Open title in style

Keelan Kilrehill (Moy Valley A.C.) defended his Autumn Open International title in impressive fashion at the Sport Ireland Campus on Sunday, running a patient race to stretch clear of the field into the final two laps to cross in a winning time of 23:51 over the 8000m distance.

10/10 Sligo’s Niall Murphy, Seán Carrabine and Evan Lyons named on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

The Tailteann Cup Team of the Year has been announced this morning, with Sligo’s Niall Murphy, Evan Lyons and Seán Carrabine included.

28/09 Great performances at Glencar Swim from Sligo participants

In the picturesque setting of Glencar on Saturday morning, sibling duo Dominic and Mia French took to the water in the Glencar Lough Swim, an event supporting St. Cecilia’s School in Sligo.

28/09 Sligo Darts team thank businesses for their sponsorship

Sligo County Darts Association have thanked a number of businesses for their kind sponsorship of their County shirts for three consecutive years starting this year.

26/09 McMeekin and Kilgallon win the annual Coast to Coast race in Co Sligo

The hugely popular Sligo Coast to Coast race took place on Saturday with over 300 athletes taking part in the ten mile race with locals Matthew McMeekin and Aoife Kilgallon winners.

25/09 Man appears in Sligo District Court charged with assault and threat to kill woman

A 32-year-old man is before the district court in Sligo charged with assault causing harm and also a threat to kill.

22/09 North Sligo AC athletes take part in Charleville national half marathon

The national half marathon was held in the north Cork town of Charleville on Sunday morning last. Conditions were almost perfect, a very calm dry morning greeted the runners as they started out on their 21.1k journey on a relatively flat course.

20/09 Three Sligo AC runners in World Masters championships in Spain

Three Sligo AC runners travelled to Canfranc in the Spanish Pyrenees to be part of the Irish team competing in the 2024 World Masters Mountain Running Championships. First up on the Friday was the Uphill race which was 6.7k long but involved climbing 1k in altitude to a freezing summit that was snow covered earlier in the day.

20/09 Record numbers take part in Channel Cup swim in Co Sligo

The Channel Cup Swim 2024 took place in Rosses Point on Saturday in tough conditions. The event which is in aid of the RNLI had a record number of 114 participants entering the water this year. The conditions were in contrast to last year’s idyllic weather but this didn’t deter the brave swimmers who took on the challenge of swimming the channel.

19/09 Sligo tenor James Nelson bringing his acclaimed solo show back to his hometown

SLIGO native and Celtic Tenor James Nelson is bringing his lauded solo show, which he debuted in the Hawk’s Well last September, back to the same venue this Sunday night.

17/09 Sligo LGFA appoint Kieran Kilkenny as the new Senior football manager

Sligo Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) have confirmed the appointment of Kieran Kilkenny as the new senior team manager. A native of Leitrim, Kilkenny has a distinguished coaching career that spans both domestic and international experience, including roles in England and Australia. He was officially ratified at the Sligo County Board meeting held Monday night.

15/09 Sligo Masters playing Armagh in the Challenge Cup Final

Sligo Masters are playing in the Challenge Cup Final next Saturday against Armagh with the fixture due to take place in Fr Manning GAA Grounds in Drumlish, with a throw-in time of 3:30pm.

14/09 Sligo athletes finish National Community Games finals with seven golds

The final weekend of National Community Games finals took place in Carlow last weekend.

13/09 Annual primary school athletics festival taking place in ATU Sligo on September 26

Excitement is building for the upcoming annual SSRP SuperValu Athletics Fest with over one thousand primary school children representing more than 40 schools across the county set to attend. The event which is based primarily around relay events has been taking place for 22 years and is firmly established as a highlight on the primary school sports calendar. The success of Irish athletes at the re

12/09 Adaptation Film Festival teams up with Sligo Film Society for a joint programme of films and workshops

The Manorhamilton-based Adaptation Film Festival is teaming up with Sligo Film Society for a joint programme launch on Thursday, September 19 at the Model and Niland.

12/09 Sligo Rugby Club retain Connacht Senior league for the first time

For the first time in the long history of Sligo Rugby, the title of Connacht Senior league champions was retained following a tough battle against a strong Corinthians outfit at Strandhill on Saturday.

12/09 Sligo’s Stuart Haxell all set for World Blind Tennis championships

Stuart Haxell has tried lots of sports; Cycling, Running, Martial Arts, and he’s enjoyed them all, but its Tennis that he really loves.

09/09 Sligo’s Martin Gordon ‘very proud’ of his Paralympics as the Irish team arrive home this afternoon

Ireland’s Paralympic athletes, including cyclist Martin Gordon from Sligo, are due home this afternoon following a successful event which saw them finish with six medals, one golf, three silver and two bronze.

07/09 Sligo kickboxers ‘dream come true’ to compete at World Youth Championships

For Sligo Mugendo Club’s Aoibhin Kelly and Ethan Hunter, two National Champions at their respective weights categories, travelling to complete in the Wako World Youth Championships was a dream come through.

06/09 Sligo to host National Golf Tourism Conference and Gala Awards in October

The golfing paradise of Sligo is set to host the prestigious Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) National Golf Tourism Conference and Gala Awards next month. Golf industry leaders and golf tourism providers of all kind will meet at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Sligo on the 20th and 21st of October to discuss industry trends and share knowledge along with getting the chance to see f

05/09 Sligo athletes win an array of medals at National Community Games in Carlow

The National Community Games Track/Field/Relays were held at SETU Carlow on Saturday 24.

04/09 Sligo Rugby show their steel by defeating Galwegians to book place in decider

Sligo Rugby put on a brave and powerful display to see them snatch victory from Galwegians in the Connacht Senior League with captain Matthew Earley pouncing with a late try which was coolly slotted over by Euan Brown as the home side won on a 36-34 margin in front of a packed Hamilton Park on Saturday.

03/09 Sligo's Martin Gordon and pilot Eoin Mullen recover from ‘unfortunate’ training accident to set new Irish record and finish fifth at the Paralympics

Despite being involved in an unfortunate crash in training a couple of days before their Paralympics were due to begin, Martin Gordon and his pilot Eoin Mullen bounced back to set a new Irish Record and finishing fifth in their sprint final in Paris on Sunday.

22/08 Surf Lifesaving championships are held in Co Sligo

Nipper and Youth members of Sligo Surf Lifesaving club took part in the Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships in Mullaghmore recently (August 10 and 11).

21/08 Sligo kickboxers in action at the WAKO World Championships in Budapest

Collooney Kickboxers are keeping the Irish flag flying high as they prepare to compete at the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

20/08 Sligo rower Brian Colsh and his teammate Adam Murphy through to the U23 World Championship semi-finals

Sligo rower Brian Colsh and his teammate Adam Murphy are competing in the semi-finals of the U23 World Championships on Wednesday evening in Canada.

19/08 Sligo Triathlon Club hosting Olympic distance event on Sunday

On Sunday August 25, the picturesque shores of Lough Gill will come alive as Sligo Triathlon Club proudly host its leg of the Triathlon Ireland National Series Olympic distance triathlon.

18/08 Crowds to flock to Sligo for 38th annual Warriors Run in Strandhill

One of the most well-known and favourite running events in the Northwest if not the country is back for 2024.

16/08 Sligo GAA to stream 20 games as part of new championship offer

Sligo GAA this week announced that it will stream at least 20 games live across this year’s adult championships in football and hurling.

13/08 ‘Terrified’ dog travelled 33km from his Roscommon home during thunderstorm and was found in Co Leitrim

A collie dog that was terrified during Sunday’s thunderstorms in the Northwest travelled 33km from his home in Boyle, Co Roscommon and ended up miles away in Co Leitrim.

30/06 Woman (36) with 184 previous convictions charged with theft from two Sligo stores

A 36 year old woman before Sligo District Court charged with theft of €300 of Christmas decorations and also €694 worth of memory cards from two different stores was convicted and sentenced to five months in prison by Judge Sandra Murphy.

30/06 Man sent forward to Sligo Circuit Court on garda assault charge

A 32 year old man was served the Book of Evidence and has been sent forward to the circuit court charged with assaulting a garda.

30/06 Sligo man (29) facing possession of drugs for sale or supply charges

A 29 year old man has been sent forward to the circuit court in July on eight charges, including possession of cocaine and cannabis for sale or supply.

29/06 Co Sligo man facing money laundering and drug possession charges

A 41 year old man has been sent forward to the circuit court charged with money laundering and drugs charges.

27/06 Vibrant programme of events for Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival will transform Sligo town and county into a vibrant hub of colourful and exciting festive activity, featuring events across music, theatre, dance, literary, family-friendly shows and more from July 6-13.

27/06 Sligo preparing to host prestigious Gran Fondo World Series this weekend

Excitement is at fever pitch, as Sligo prepares to host its first ever prestigious UCI Gran Fondo World Series on Sunday.

20/06 St Mary’s GAA Club in Sligo hosting Donal Healy tournament on Saturday

St. Marys LGFA are proud to host the second Donal Healy invitational tournament for U14 girls, which will take place on Saturday June 22 in Kent Park and Mitchell Curley Park. Donal Healy was a stalwart of St Mary’s over many years. He was someone who valued grassroots Gaelic football and recognised its potential to provide young people with an opportunity to make memories and learn life lessons.

19/06 Homecoming in Sligo for European silver medallist Lauren Cadden

SKREEN’s Lauren Cadden was welcomed home to Sligo after the Ireland women’s 4 x 400 metres relay team, featuring Cadden, achieved silver in Rome.

14/06 Sligo GAA Games for All host players from St Joseph’s school

Sligo GAA Games for All hosted players from St Joseph’s School, Ballytivnan, in Sligo GAA C.O.E., Scarden for a coaching / games event.

12/06 St Molaise Gaels maintain 100% record so far in Sligo Senior league

The first signs of who is on form in Sligo club football have started to take shape after last weekend’s third round of the Fureys of Sligo senior football leagues.

10/06 Local Elections 2024 Sligo: Tom MacSharry delighted to be re-elected as he thanks his team for their hard work

Tom MacSharry (FF) said after his re-election to the Sligo/Strandhill LEA on Saturday that he was 'absolutely delighted'. "I look forward to representing the people of Sligo/Strandhill to the best of my ability over the next five years.

31/05 Connacht title for Collooney handballers in an all-Sligo final

Bragging rights and the provincial Junior C doubles title were on the line on Friday evening at Collooney for an all-Sligo final as Collooney duo, David Hannon and Simon Cavanagh took on Drumcliffe pair, Hugh Slevin in Darragh Murphy.

29/05 Sligo rower Brian Colsh and teammate Andrew Sheehan win B final at the World Cup in Switzerland

Last week, Antonio Maurogiovanni officially selected his crews to represent Ireland at World Cup II. Amongst those selected was Sligo man Brian Colsh.

28/05 Nicole Fowley named Connacht Player of the Year as Sligo Rugby take home array of awards

Sligo Rugby Club is celebrating after winning an array of awards at the prestigious Connacht Rugby Awards in Galway's Galmont Hotel. The awards included back to back Club of the Year, Senior Club Player of the Year for Tom Gormley, School of the Year for Sligo Grammar School, Connacht Women’s Player of the Year for Nicole Fowley as the celebrations were in full flow for the proud supporters and me

27/05 Train driver did all he could to prevent hitting Sligo mum Jessica McLoughlin (40) on tracks, inquest hears

A train driver told an inquest how he blew the horn and applied the brakes when he saw two women walking towards him on the track.

27/05 Inquest hears Sligo train driver did all he could to prevent collision with woman (40) on track

An Inquest into the death of a woman hit by a train close to Sligo heard she had been walking on the track with her niece and that the driver had applied the emergency brakes and sounded the horn but a collision couldn’t be avoided.

17/05 Promoting water safety this summer in Co Sligo

It has been a busy few weeks for Water Safety Ireland Sligo.

17/05 Funding of €30,000 for Sligo Town Teams in Ballisodare, Collooney and Enniscrone

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced a new initiative to support our Town Teams.

15/05 Poignant County Sligo gathering remembers well known cyclist killed in accident

Saturday the 11th of May 2024 marked another milestone for local cycling club Innisfree Wheelers. Club members, along with family and friends attended the unveiling of a beautiful memorial bench in remembrance of Pamela (Pam) Benson aged seventy-eight, who passed away following a road traffic accident on the 20th of October 2022.

06/05 Sligo man (36) pleads guilty to money laundering and cocaine charges

A 36 year old man has pleaded guilty to money laundering and the possession of cocaine for the purpose of sale or supply.

03/05 Sligo gymnasts excel at the Nationals winning an array of medals

Yama Hara Gymnastics Club showcased their talent and determination as the team competed in the National Sports Arena in Blanchardstown for the highly anticipated GymStart National Floor and Vault Competition on April 13 and 14.

03/05 Record haul of medals for Co Sligo swimmers at Connacht Long Course Championships

In a great weekend for the County Sligo Swim Club, their swimmers took home 17 medals in what is the pinnacle of pool swimming in Connacht, the Connacht Long Course Championships.

02/05 Sligo handballer Cormac Finn qualifies for the Irish World Championship Team

The main handball event of the weekend was not in the usual four-wall format but in the increasingly popular one-wall varied of the game. Sligo Handball can claim a lot of credit for the introduction of this code of handball as they hosted the Irish One-Wall Nationals in the late 1990s and that in turn prompted interest particularly in areas that may not have had a 4-wall court. It is the only tru

01/05 Sligo U20 manager Paul Henry hails his players for what they’ve done

Sligo U20s manager Paul Henry said he was bitterly disappointed that the team bowed out of Connacht to Galway at the semi-final stage but added his young players have an extremely bright future.

26/04 Sligo LGFA delighted to continue sponsorship with Connacht Gold for league and championship

Connacht Gold and Sligo Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with Connacht Gold for the upcoming league and championship seasons. Building upon a successful collaboration, this renewed commitment aims to further support women’s Gaelic football in Sligo and beyond.

25/04 Sligo’s Cormac Finn wins his first Colleges singles title

THE Ballymote, Collooney and Drumkeeran handball clubs had the honour of hosting the Third Level Colleges softball (60x30) singles and doubles championships last weekend.

24/04 Jack Mullin paves path to Connacht final as Galway beat holders Sligo

Galway are through to the Connacht U-20 final after Jack Mullin hit four points from play to beat holders Sligo at MacHale Park.

24/04 Sligo hosting Déjà vu Northwest this weekend with huge crowds expected

Sligo is hosting a huge weekend of motorsport with Déjà vu Northwest coming to town with large crowds expected.

19/04 Sligo teacher selected to represent Ireland at World Tennis Masters in Mexico

Tennis Ireland are sending three teams to the ITF World Tennis Masters Team Championships 2024 in Mexico City from April 28 to May 3.

18/04 Déjà vu Northwest taking place in Sligo on April 27 with 140 cars on show

Among the 140-car line up taking place at the Déjà vu Northwest on April 27 weekend are many local entrants displaying some well recognisable machinery.

18/04 Sligo rower Brian Colsh second in World Cup in Italy

After a rigorous winters training at the national rowing centre, early March saw Antonio Maurogiovanni announce the crews that would race at World Cup 1.

17/04 Sligo minor manager Stephen Henry praises young players after opening game

Sligo minor manager Stephen Henry said after his side’s opening championship game away to Galway that he was very proud of his players and the performance they put in. “Very, very proud of them, I’m always proud of them. They put in huge effort all the time and I’m proud of the performance but I suppose disappointed we could have maybe should have finished it out but look Galway are a quality side

17/04 Sligo manager Stephen Shiel says positives to be taken from opening Christy Ring match with Kildare

ALTHOUGH his side came away from their opening Christy Ring Cup match with a defeat, Sligo manager Stephen Shiel said afterwards that there were lots of positives to be taken from the performance, given his side were up against the Lilywhites who are in Div 2A.

17/04 Sligo’s Cormac Finn is All-Ireland U21 handball champion

This year’s 40x20 season came to a conclusion over the weekend at the newly-opened Irish Handball Centre in Croke Park and yet again it proved to be the happiest of hunting grounds for Sligo’s most accomplished underage handballer, Cormac Finn from the Ballymote club.

17/04 Sligo U20s’ never-say-die attitude praised by manager Paul Henry as they look to crucial game with Mayo tonight

Sligo U20 manager Paul Henry said after his side bravely fought to get a late draw with Leitrim that it was a relief for the Connacht champions.

17/04 Sligo’s Lauren Cadden and Chris O’Donnell selected for world relays in the Bahamas

Sligo AC speedster Lauren Cadden and North Sligo’s Chris O’Donnell have both been selected for the world relays in the Bahamas in May.

12/04 Innisfree Wheelers’ Spring Classic taking in scenic sights around Co Sligo

Innisfree Wheelers Spring Classic Cycling Sportive takes place on Sunday, May 5, commencing from and finishing at The Mercy College Gym, Convent Hill, Sligo.

12/04 Sligo’s Cormac Finn through to All-Ireland U21 decider

In yet another very busy handball weekend with a packed programme of All-Ireland semi-finals and a most dramatic men’s senior final at Headquarters and the conclusion of the provincial B championships on Sunday last, there was at some good news for Sligo’s contenders.

11/04 New sponsor for Sligo underage and development football squads

As the first of the county’s underage football teams starts its championship this coming weekend Sligo GAA is delighted to announce that it has reached agreement with two local firms to sponsor all on the county’s underage representative and development quads for the next three years.

11/04 Sligo athlete Lauren Cadden again storms to victory in Belfast, setting new PB

Sligo AC and ATU student Lauren Cadden stormed to victory over the one lap tango in Mary Peters track in Belfast. Cadden fresh off the back of a very successful training camp in Portugal got her season off to a flyer when she won the IUAA 400m and in the process took down multiple Olympian Karen Shinkens’ record. Cadden who has promised so much over the shorter distances of 100 and 200m running fo

11/04 Sligo man (42) charged with possession of heroin and theft

A 42 year old man before Sligo District Court charged with theft and possession of heroin was ordered to carry out 80 hours of Community Service in lieu of two months in prison.

11/04 North Sligo’s St Molaise Gaels name new meeting room after Club President Tom Haran (95)

THERE was a special occasion in North Sligo recently with St Molaise Gaels’ naming their new meeting room after Club President and GAA stalwart, Tom Haran (95).

10/04 Sligo U20 manager Paul Henry hoping side will win local derby this evening with Leitrim

With the goal chances Sligo created in their Rd 3 Connacht U20 clash with Galway in Tuam Stadium, it was a game Sligo manager Paul Henry admitted they probably didn’t deserve to lose. The Curry man said: “I suppose we had plenty of chances and we didn’t take them. If you don’t take them, you don’t win and unfortunately that’s what happened.

10/04 Manager Tony McEntee praises Sligo’s young guns

Sligo manager Tony McEntee said after their nine-point win over neighbours Leitrim that he was very happy to see his side advance to their semi-final meeting with Galway.

09/04 Sligo’s minor footballers begin championship journey on Friday with Galway

The Sligo U17 footballers begin their championship campaign on Friday evening next when they travel to Tuam to take on Galway in the first round of the Connacht championship.

08/04 Sligo’s Richard Howley reigns in Spain with top treble

It was an outstanding week for Richard Howley at the Mediterranean Tour show in Oliva, Spain after claiming three two-star winning ribbons on consecutive days.

03/04 Beautiful locations along the Sligo Way

Setting goals is a positive aspect of walking. Whether it's about extending the length of your walk, or trying a harder climb or trail, walking can be a great way to test your resilience as well as improve your fitness.

29/03 Cairde Sligo Arts Festival running popular fundraiser on April 6

Caírde Sligo Arts Festival returns this summer from July 6-13 with another packed programme filled with exceptional national and international music, dance, theatre, circus, visual art, literary events and more taking place in buildings, on the streets and in unusual outdoor locations across Sligo town and county.

29/03 Sligo students set for National Entrepreneurship finals

Local Enterprise Office Sligo have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Corran College, Coláiste Iascaigh and Coláiste Muire will represent Sligo at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Thursday, May 9.

28/03 Minister Heather Humphreys announces €210,000 to develop and upgrade outdoor recreation projects in Sligo

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance over 150 outdoor recreation projects.

27/03 Sligo U20 footballers draw with Roscommon in their opening round of the Connacht championship

Sligo U20 footballers began their quest for three Connacht championships in a row this evening in Markievicz Park against neighbours Roscommon, who scored a late free to leave the sides level at the full-time whistle. Paul Henry’s side, who reached the All-Ireland final for the first time ever last year, had a bye in the opening round of this year’s new-look round robin championship.

27/03 Sligo charity calling for children to help donate old shoes to Cape Town

A Sligo-based charity last month delivered 20,000 pairs of pre-loved sports shoes donated by children from all over Ireland to Cape Town in South Africa for wear by children in deprived townships. Many of the shoes came from homes in Sligo and surrounding counties.

26/03 Retired Teachers Sligo host ‘The Wisdom of Our Ages’ event in The Model

A lecture entitled “The Wisdom of our ages” by Gerry Farrell took place in the Black Box of the Model and Niland Centre recently. It was organised through the co-operative efforts of the retired members of the three teacher unions – RSTA, RTAI, and TUIRMA (retired ASTI, INTO and TUI). This is the second event the retired group RTS (Retired Teachers Sligo) has hosted. RTS aims to encourage retired

20/03 Ireland Masters win all three Series with major Sligo input

It was a successful Masters’ International Rules campaign for the three Irish squads with the Men's over 50s, Ladies over 40s, and Men's over 40s winning their respective series. Sligo were well-represented by St. Molaise Gaels’ Damien Kelly in the Men's 50s; Etna Flanagan of St. Nathy’s was joint captain of the ladies; and Eastern Harps Ross Donovan played for the 40’s men's side that was coached

20/03 Sligo manager Tony McEntee utterly disappointed not to get win with Offaly as focus now shifts to the championship

Sligo manager Tony McEntee said after his side’s draw with Offaly that they were disappointed not to come away with the win. The former All-Ireland winner said; “Totally disappointed, cannot understand how we didn’t manage to get a result. We were really good in the first half, controlled large parts of the game and made some simple mistakes but in the second half, I’m not quite sure what happened

20/03 Sligo showjumpers Kevin Gallagher and Daniel Kerins victorious in Florida

Irish Show Jumping riders claimed a clean sweep of the 2024 young horse finals at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Florida, USA last weekend, with a hat-trick of victories in the five, six and seven-year-old competitions.

19/03 St Attracta’s resilience pays off as they bring All-Ireland title home to Sligo

Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior B Final

16/03 Woman assaulted by partner at Sligo Asylum Centre whom she suspected of having an affair

A 35 year old man who grabbed his partner by her jumper and twisted it around her neck leaving her with ligature marks and problems breathing and speaking was convicted of assault causing harm by Judge Keenan Johnson at Sligo Circuit Court.

13/03 Sligo driver loses appeal on dangerous driving disqualification

A young apprentice mechanic who was involved in a serious road traffic collision and admitted he had consumed alcohol had his appeal on the district court conviction for dangerous driving upheld by Judge Keenan Johnson at Sligo Circuit Court on Wednesday.

12/03 Sligo hurlers one win away from league final

Sligo hurlers are one win away from the league final with an important winner-takes-all encounter with Mayo this Saturday in Kent Park (1pm).

11/03 Sligo handballers Finn and Mitchell secure U21 All-Ireland doubles title

Sligo's doubles handballers contested two All-Ireland finals over the weekend in Croke Park with contrasting results. Silver Masters B doubles duo, Clive Slevin and Josian Oskoz gave their all in their Saturday decider against Kilkenny duo, Brendan Hosey and Daniel Love but lost out in two games on a 21-7, 21-9 scoreline. While they can have few complaints that the better side won on the day, reac

07/03 Shamrock Gaels’ Hall of Fame is awarded to Seamus Cawley from Doongeela, Co Sligo

Seamus Cawley from Doongeela was recently inducted into the Shamrock Gaels GAA Club’s Hall of Fame for his immense contribution to both his club and community over many years.

06/03 Sligo manager Tony McEntee says team will have to learn from defeat to Down

Sligo manager Tony McEntee said after his side’s comprehensive defeat to table leaders Down in Newry on Sunday that it was a ‘reset’. The former All-Ireland winner spoke to the press afterwards and said; “Listen, we were well and truly beaten by a good team in fairness to Down. They moved well and were strong and aggressive and that was with them missing a couple of key players as well.

05/03 North Sligo AC’s Good Friday 5k race in Grange raising money for charity

The final plans are being put in place for the staging of this year’s Grange Good Friday 5k.

04/03 Superb Sligo end Instonians’ 32-match winning streak as they reach play-offs

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04/03 EJ Sligo All-Stars guarantee play-off berth after victory over Templeogue

EJ Sligo All-Stars guaranteed themselves a play-off berth after they staved off a huge challenge from fellow contenders, Templeogue to win out 98-94 in Mercy College on Saturday.

04/03 Co Sligo swimmers excel at the Irish Masters Long Course National Championships

The Irish Masters Long Course National Championships took place over the weekend at the 50m pool at University of Limerick, hosted by Limerick Masters Swim Club.

26/02 Sligo native and former soldier Terence who lived in Donegal since the 1960s never lost his devotion to Sligo Rovers

There was immense sadness at the recent death of Terence Leyden, formerly Old Market Street, Sligo and Drumkeen, Co Donegal, where he lived since the ‘60s.

21/02 Sligo manager Tony McEntee says it’s important team keep momentum going

Sligo manager Tony McEntee said he was very pleased overall with his side’s second win so far in their Division 3 campaign, which saw them defeat Limerick and now sit third on the league table.

21/02 Art in nature on the walks of Sligo

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20/02 Sligo’s Mad Ravens finally get to premiere their show that was halted by covid

The Mad Ravens Group take to the stage at the end of this month with their eagerly awaited production of Esmeray, The Girl from the Far Side of the Moon.

16/02 First look at new Irish Coast Guard Aircraft Fleet with bases in Sligo, Dublin, Shannon and Waterford

The Irish Coast Guard has published a first look of the new livery for its next generation aircraft, to be provided under the new aviation services contract. The new 10-year contract was awarded to Bristow Ireland Limited (BIL) by the Department of Transport in August 2023 and provides for year-round, day and night Search and Rescue helicopter services. This service will be delivered through a fle

16/02 Funding of €16.7m for regional and local roads in Co Sligo

Regional and local roads in Sligo are set to be improved as a result of a much-needed funding boost of €16,712,800. A total of €8,530,000 has been allocated to Sligo Co Council for restoration and improvement works, while funding of €1,166,500 has been allocated for restoration and maintenance works.

16/02 Sligo TD welcomes commitment from Housing Minister that will see Sligo included in Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme

Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has welcomed the commitment given to her in the Dáil by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien that Sligo is about to be included in the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The grant pays for remediation works up to a maximum of €420,000.

16/02 Sligo/Leitrim TD welcomes commitment from Housing Minister that Sligo is expected to be added to Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme

Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has welcomed the commitment given to her in the Dáil by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien that Sligo is about to be included in the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The grant pays for remediation works up to a maximum of €420,000.

09/02 Sligo family’s plea to public for assistance in tracing missing dogs

A Co Sligo family is calling on the public to help search for their beloved dogs who have not been seen since going for a walk in nearby fields on Wednesday afternoon. The female dogs, aged 12 and 10, belong to John Joe and Margaret Conlon from Highwood, Co Sligo.

07/02 Sligo manger Tony McEntee relieved to get opening win of Division 3 campaign

A relieved Sligo manager Tony McEntee said he was delighted to get the first win in their Division 3 campaign, after a defeat away to Clare in the first round.

07/02 Funding for Sligo’s N17 road project could be on the way, says Deputy Frank Feighan

Uncertainty over the N17 project could be coming to an end as Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says he is confident funding is on the way after meetings with the office of the Taoiseach.

06/02 Sligo man (33) ‘blighted and destroyed by drugs’ jailed for thefts at two pharmacies on the same night

A 33 year old man who broke into two Sligo pharmacies in the space of a couple of hours and took medication was sentenced to 18 months in prison by Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháín at Sligo Circuit Court on Thursday.

29/01 Guilty plea in fatal County Sligo accident case

A 43 year old woman has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a man at Sligo Circuit Court last Friday.

19/01 Sligo man (27) sent forward for trial on assault charge

A 27 year old man was served the Book of Evidence and sent forward to the next sittings of Sligo Circuit Court charged with assault causing harm.

19/01 Case dismissed in Sligo District Court of man on drug driving charge

A 26 year old man before Sligo District Court charged with drug driving had his case dismissed by Judge Deirdre Gearty after hearing the evidence.

05/01 Blocked entrance to Sligo bus garage and went for dinner

A 49 year old man who parked his van blocking the entry and exit of buses from a Bus Éireann garage on Lord Edward St, Sligo had gone to get dinner in a nearby restaurant, Sligo District Court heard.

05/01 Sligo man annoyed his car failed NCT, spat on worker in the centre

A 45 year old man whose car failed the NCT test became extremely irate and spat in the face of the NCT worker who told him it had failed the test, Sligo District Court heard.

20/12 Manager says Sligo’s Easkey will be back after running St Catherine’s close in All-Ireland semi-final

THERE was obvious disappointment at the full-time whistle in Duggan Park as Easkey hurlers came up short after an epic battle with Cork’s St Catherine’s in the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club semi-final.

19/12 Sligo driver caught travelling at 194kmh tells court he was rushing to get to the toilet

A 66 year old driver who was detected travelling at 190kmh on the Sligo Dublin road (N4) near Castlebaldwin told Sligo District Court he had been in a hurry to get to the toilet.

06/12 Sligo’s Owenmore Gaels will reap rewards in future says manager Gary Mullen following Connacht final defeat

Speaking after his side’s Connacht final defeat, Owenmore Gaels manager Gary Mullen praised his team for continuing to battle even after going eight points down in a foggy MacHale Park.

02/12 Sligo’s Owenmore Gaels battle to the end in entertaining Connacht final with Lahardane MacHales

Owenmore Gaels put up a valiant fight with Mayo champions Lahardane MacHales in the AIB Connacht Junior Club football final and despite a never-say-die performance, ran out losers on a four point margin this afternoon in Castlebar.

29/11 Easkey hurlers hailed for gutsy performance as west Sligo side claim Connacht

Easkey have won back to back Provincial deciders after a big battle with Ballinasloe in Bekan on Saturday.

29/11 Proud moment for Easkey as Connacht title back home in west Sligo

The Connacht Junior Hurling trophy made the journey from Easkey to Bekan on Saturday, however it didn’t spend too long away from its now familiar home as it returned to west Sligo for the second year in a row later that evening.

25/11 Sligo’s Easkey defeat Ballinasloe to retain Connacht Junior hurling title

Easkey hurlers have retained their Connacht Junior Hurling crown after a big battle with Galway’s Ballinasloe in Bekan this afternoon. The Sligo champions, who reached the All-Ireland final last year, put in a polished display but Ballinasloe kept fighting and a mere goal separated the sides at the full-time whistle in front of a big crowd at the Connacht Centre of Excellence.

22/11 Manager Gary Mullen delighted as Sligo’s Owenmore Gaels book place in Connacht Junior final

A relieved Owenmore Gaels manager said he was delighted his side overcame a tough Glenfarne Kiltyclogher challenge to reach the club’s first ever Provincial final.

19/11 Sligo’s Owenmore Gaels defeat Glenfarne Kiltyclogher to reach Connacht Junior Football final

Owenmore Gaels’ footballers are into the AIB Connacht GAA Club Junior Football final after victory over Glenfarne Kiltyclogher in Bekan this afternoon. Gary Mullen’s side will face Lahardane MacHale’s in the decider, the Mayo outfit defeating Menlough 5-3 on penalties after the sides couldn’t be separated after extra-time.

10/11 Sligo Comhairle na nÓg discuss themes relevant to young people at annual conference

Sligo Comhairle na nÓg recently hosted its Annual Youth Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo.

07/11 Day Care Residents hosting art exhibition in Ballymote, Co Sligo

The Ballymote Day Care Residents are running an art exhibition in Ballymote Library until the end of the month.

03/11 Sligo cycling club Innisfree Wheelers donate proceeds of charity event to Acquired Brain Injury Unit

Innisfree Wheelers’ recent Three Counties Tour, which is one of the longest standing leisure cycling events on the national cycling calendar, was once again a huge success, with over 140 participants.

26/10 Coolera/Strandhill’s Barry O’Mahony thrilled wait is finally over to claim Sligo Senior honours

COOLERA/Strandhill’s Barry O’Mahony said it was fantastic to finally be champions after knocking on the door for so many times.

22/10 Coolera/Strandhill are the Sligo Senior football champions after a tough battle with St Molaise Gaels

The Owen B Hunt trophy is heading to Coolera/Strandhill as the club’s Senior footballers won the county final this afternoon after a big battle with St Molaise Gaels in Markievicz Park.

16/10 Sligo’s Owenmore Gaels win Junior A title after tough battle with Ballymote

Owenmore Gaels are back in the Intermediate football championship after victory over local rivals Ballymote in the Connacht Gold Junior A final in Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon.

06/10 Students from St Joseph’s Sligo hosted by Connacht GAA in the Dome

On Wednesday, over 50 players from four Special Schools were hosted by Connacht GAA Games for ALL Committee, in collaboration with the Irish Special Schools Sports Council (ISSSC), in the world’s largest Sports Air Dome at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome, Bekan, Co. Mayo.

13/09 Five O’Kelly-Brothers brothers start and score for Naomh Eoin in Sligo senior hurling semi-final

Davis’s Restaurant Yeats Tavern Senior hurling championship semi-final

06/09 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point come from five down to defeat Shamrock Gaels in Sligo Senior championship

Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 2 Rd 3

06/09 Holders Tourlestrane into semi finals of Sligo senior championship after defeating Coolera/Strandhill

Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 2 Rd 3

01/09 Sligo RFC’s Poppy Garvey in line to make her Connacht Senior debut

The Connacht Women's team for Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship playoff game has been named to take on Ulster at Musgrave Park, (k/o 2pm).

30/08 St Mary’s get their second win from two as they defeat Curry in the Sligo Senior football championship

Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 1 Rd 2

30/08 Sligo AC’s Seamus Somers retains his Warriors’ Run title in a packed Strandhill

SLIGO AC’s Seamus Somers powered home to retain the Warriors Run title in a packed Strandhill on Saturday afternoon.

24/08 The Celtic Tenor’s James Nelson bringing his new solo show to his hometown of Sligo

THIS September sees Sligo tenor James Nelson bringing his first solo show to The Hawk’s Well on Saturday, September 9th, with both a selection of songs and tales from his life.

23/08 Coolera/Strandhill get their Sligo Senior football championship campaign off to good start with one point win over Shamrock Gaels

Homeland Senior Football

18/08 Connacht team captained by Sligo’s Nicole Fowley named ahead of Munster match

Lyndon Jones has named his Connacht team to take on Munster this Saturday at Musgrave Park in the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship, (k/o 3.15pm). Nicole Fowley captains the side, with locals Sonia McDermott from Riverstown and Ballintoghter’s Grainne O’Loughlin also on the side.

18/08 Sligo rugby players selected for Connacht U18 and U19 squads against Ulster on Saturday

Connacht Rugby have announced their U18 and U19 matchday squads ahead of tomorrow’s double-header against Ulster at The Sportsground.

18/08 Sligo golfers selected for Connacht Interpro teams

A number of Sligo locals have been selected on the Connacht Interpro teams for the upcoming Interprovincial Championships next week. Rory O’Connor (Strandhill) is captain of the Connacht U16 Boys, which includes Co Sligo’s John Paul Flanagan. Meanwhile Strandhill’s Patrick Tuffy, who won the Munster Boys’ U14 Amateur Close in July and the recent Connacht Boys’ U15 Close, has been selected on the C

17/08 Sligo’s Patrick Tuffy follows Munster glory with a win in Connacht U15 Close

THERE were more celebrations in Strandhill as golfer Patrick Tuffy followed up his tremendous success at the Munster U14 Boys’ Amateur Open in July by winning the Connacht Boys’ U15 Close.

16/08 Eastern Harps claim victory in Sligo Senior league division 2

EASTERN Harps were comprehensive winners in the Division 2 decider in Markievicz Park on Saturday night over Coolaney/Mullinabreena with the Keash side victorious on a 2-9 to 0-8 margin.

16/08 Goalkeeper Daniel Lyons the hero as Shamrock Gaels win the Sligo Senior Division 1 league

DANIEL Lyons was the hero in goals for Shamrock Gaels on Friday night as the Ballyrush man saved three penalties against a battling St Mary’s in the Fureys Coaches Senior League Div 1 final.

02/07 Carrowkeel, Co Sligo hosts third run of the off-road league race

The third run of the IMRA Northwest Off-Road league took place on Sunday. The route, just under 10km took runners along the Miners Way and Historical Trail up across the Bricklieve Mountains over to the cairns of Carrowkeel. It started from the Ballinafad side, straight into a 1km climb towards the valley on a narrow track, in very hot conditions under the blistering sunshine.

01/07 Senior Sports fest in ATU Sligo a huge success

In 2023 more than ever, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) have witnessed a large number of older adults and groups catering for older adults returning to various forms of physical activity with renewed vigour after somewhat of a hiatus during the pandemic.

29/06 Sligo’s Paddy Reape and his pony Fernando selected for Irish U16 Showjumping team for the European Championships

The Irish Pony Show Jumping U16 Team have been named ahead of the European Championships which are taking place in July in France.

28/06 Delight for Sligo’s Noel Coen as he wins gold and silver at Special Olympics World Games

There were joyous scenes in Sligo on Monday night as Noel Coen returned home from the Special Olympics World Games after winning both Gold and Silver in Equestrian.

28/06 Sligo boxer Dean Clancy one bout away from qualification to the Paris Olympics

SLIGO boxer Dean Clancy is one win away from securing qualification for the Paris Olympics as he competes this afternoon against Italy’s Gianluigi Malanga at the European Games in Poland.

25/06 Sligo darts team make history by winning the first Ulster championship

THE first ever Ulster darts championship was held recently and there was victory for the Sligo team captained by John Thackrah.

23/06 Strong turnout of over 300 people for Coney Island Adventure Run in Strandhill, Co Sligo

The highly anticipated Coney Island Adventure Run took place last Saturday in Strandhill, a departure from its usual October schedule. Participants were greeted with ideal conditions as warm temperatures, overcast skies, and a gentle breeze set the stage for an unforgettable event. Despite a challenging headwind on the return leg, the sun made a glorious appearance to welcome runners and walkers b

22/06 Sligo’s Geevagh LGFA Club rewarded for their Lidl One Good Club participation

Lidl Ireland have recognised clubs from Sligo, Limerick and Galway with prestigious awards as part of the retailer’s youth mental health awareness programme – Lidl One Good Club™.

16/06 Sligo boxer Dean Clancy edging closer to qualifying to Paris 2024

THERE is a lot to celebrate this week as Sligo boxer Dean Clancy who boxes out of the Sean MC Dermott boxing club in Manorhamilton finally got confirmation that he will go forward as part of a strong Irish squad to represent Ireland in the European Games later in the month .

03/06 Sligo judge refuses jurisdiction in case of man accused of biting garda on the leg

Judge Sandra Murphy refused jurisdiction in a case of a 31-year-old man who was before Sligo District Court charged with assaulting a garda.

02/06 Rugby Club awards look back on memorable year for Sligo RFC

The Sligo Rugby Club Awards Night took place last Friday in The Glasshouse Hotel with almost 200 guests in attendance. Among the special guests was the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Michael Clarke, the President of Connacht Rugby Padraic Moran, the Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane, Chairperson of the Club & Community Rugby Committee Robert Lahiff, the Head of Rugby Development Joe Gor

01/06 Water Safety Ireland Sligo stressing the importance of respecting the water and adhering to public notices

Having enjoyed the good weather recently, many are looking forward to lots more sunshine over the summer months.

01/06 Sligo man before district court charged with assaulting a garda

Judge Sandra Murphy refused jurisdiction in a case of a 31 year old man who was before Sligo District Court charged with assaulting a garda.

31/05 Exciting opening round as Sligo Senior leagues get underway

After a long Spring of intercounty action and excitement, last weekend saw the focus return to the club scene with a full slate of matches in the Fureys Coaches senior football League involving every club in the county across four divisions.

26/05 Celebrations for Sligo RFC as club is named Connacht Club of the Year for the third time

Sligo Rugby Club were awarded the much-coveted title of Club of the Year at the Connacht Rugby Awards last Saturday night Jn The Galmont Hotel, Galway.

24/05 Sligo hurlers miss out on Christy Ring final after defeat to Meath

Sligo hurlers missed out on a spot in the Christy Ring final after a six point defeat to Meath at Markievicz Park on Saturday afternoon. Although the scoreline flattered the visitors somewhat after they hit a number of late scores, Sligo were always chasing the game and although Padraig Mannion’s side did bring it back to a one point game through the excellent Andy Kilcullen on 60 minutes, Meath p

21/05 David Quinn points the equaliser as steely Sligo draw with Kildare

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