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Sligo's best selling local newspaper - first with all your news, sport and entertainment in Sligo town and county every Wednesday. Established in 1836.
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Mixed response to Government’s housing plan with criticism that it offers ‘nothing new for Sligo’ https://t.co/Ci8rYK16AK
independent.ie
The government’s recently published housing plan has received a mixed welcomed from local politicans with Minister Marian Harkin describing the plan as, “A...
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Daire Patton fulfilling childhood dream as midfielder signs new @sligorovers deal #sligo #leagueofireland
https://t.co/NXuISgAy1p
independent.ie
As a child, all Daire Patton wanted to do was to play for his local club Sligo Rovers.
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Permission sought by @Tesla for electric car charging hubs in Curry and Drumcliffe #sligo
https://t.co/SNotwEfz4t
independent.ie
Applications have been lodged with Sligo County Council seeking permission for Tesla EV charging hubs in Curry and Drumcliffe by Tesla Motors Ireland Limit...
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Borough meeting hears calls for survey to be undertaken on Strandhill Road – ‘it’s basically a chicane’
independent.ie
At the recent meeting of the Borough District of Sligo, Cllr Arthur Gibbons called for the roads department to carry out a survey on the Strandhill Road at...
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Application lodged seeking permission to build 74 houses in Ballymote #sligo @sligococo
https://t.co/Yjl7nOLcfr
independent.ie
An application has been lodged with Sligo County Council by Cosmo Developments Ltd seeking planning permission to construct 74 houses and associated works ...
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Coffee to go – Costa Coffee seek permission for drive-thru
independent.ie
An application has been lodged with Sligo County Council seeking permission for the provision of a drive-thru lane for the existing Costa Coffee unit at Sl...
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An Bord Pleanala grant permission for recycling facility at Sligo’s Deepwater Quay
independent.ie
An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission to Barna Recycling for to change the use of a facility at Deepwater Quay, Sligo from a coal yard to a recy...
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The country doesn’t need any more data centres says Sligo senator
independent.ie
Sligo senator Nessa Cosgrove says the rise in electricity use of data centres is not sustainable and that the country doesn’t need anymore of them.
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Lack of new Gardaí being allocated to Sligo/Leitrim highlighted by councillor in letter to Commissioner Justin Kelly
independent.ie
An invitation has been extended to Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to visit Sligo to see firsthand the conditions in which Gardaí are operating.
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Calls for Connaughton Road car park to be reopened
independent.ie
A motion submitted by Cllr Tom MacSharry at this month’s meeting of the Borough District of Sligo sought to reopen Connaughton Rd car park immediately to a...
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Donkeys proving a big hit during visits to North West Hospice in Sligo
independent.ie
There were smiles all round at North West Hospice on the Mall in Sligo when patients, staff and visitors were treated to a visit from some donkeys recently...
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Status yellow rain and wind warnings for many counties today
independent.ie
It will be a mixed day today, with sunny spells, scattered showers and heavy rain, while the status yellow rain warning remains in place.
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Easkey’s dominance continues as tight win over Ballinasloe seals fourth Connacht Junior Hurling Championship on the spin
independent.ie
Easkey continue to dominate Connacht Junior hurling as the west Sligo side claimed their fourth successive Connacht Junior Championship title with a two-po...
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Sligo ranked as one of the most underrated cities in Europe
independent.ie
Sligo has been announced as one of the most underrated cities in Europe by the prestigious travel brand – Condé Nast Travel.
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Summerhill College are School Sports quiz Champions
independent.ie
Summerhill College in Sligo were crowned champions at the second annual School Sports Quiz final, in collaboration with Sligo Education Centre, Off The Bal...
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Sligo backing for the single medication that could improve our lives drastically
independent.ie
A Sligo cycling enthusiast has backed a new campaign aimed at encouraging active travel.
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Clubs interested in signing under contract players at Sligo Rovers ‘will have to pay proper money’ insists John Russell
independent.ie
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell insists any clubs looking to sign his players who are under contract will ‘have to pay proper money’.
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Work begins on 42 bed extension at Sligo University Hospital
independent.ie
The development of the new hospital extension is currently underway at Sligo University Hospital which will boost bed capacity and future growth in key cli...
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North West Hospice in running for national gift card prize
independent.ie
The North West Hospice charity has been nominated for The BIG Christmas Giveback, a national initiative celebrating organisations and individuals who make ...
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Easkey ‘under no illusions’ as six-in-a-row Sligo champions target four Connacht wins on the bounce
independent.ie
If Easkey don’t bring their A game against Galway opponents Ballinasloe on Saturday, their great journey in Connacht could come to a shuddering halt.
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