Schools get funding under Summer Works Scheme
A number of schools in the region will benefit from the Department of Education’s Summer Works Scheme. The scheme provides for major improvements and will provide for mechanical, sanitation and roof upgrades. The schools in Sligo include Cloghogue National School in Castlebaldwin; Naomh Iosef, Templeboy; Scoil Ursula, Strandhill Road, Sligo;…
Warning to dog owners about attacks on sheep
There are renewed calls for dog-owners to ensure their animals do not attack sheep. It follows a number of recent attacks on sheep in North Sligo and parts of Leitrim. Last week in the Rosses Point area outside Sligo, several lambs and a ram were killed by a black and…
Speakers from Google, Boston Scientific, and Abbott at Engineering Expo in Sligo
Guest speakers from Google, Boston Scientific, Abbott and other leading groups will take to the stage at the biggest engineering Expo ever held in the North West which gets underway tomorrow in IT Sligo. Starting at 10am, it is aimed at promoting engineering through connecting with students, industry and the…
Fewer new cars being bought
People in the North West are buying fewer new cars. In the year to the end of April 2017, there were 1,906 bought in Donegal compared to 2,325, the previous year, more than an 18% reduction. In Leitrim, 382 cars were bought in the year to the end of April…
Exchange rate, Wednesday, May 3rd,
On the currency markets today, Wednesday, May 3rd, the euro is trading at 84 pence Sterling and one dollar and nine cents.
Sligo GAA ‘Have A Go Day’ on May 13
Sligo GAA is organising a ‘’Have a Go Day’’ in Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence, Scarden on Sat 13th May from 2.30 pm to 5.00pm and all parents and children and young adults are most welcome to attend this inclusive event. It is an event where all GAA activities are demonstrated…
St Clare’s book place in national final
Mulroy College, Milford 2-8 St. Clare’s CS, Manorhamilton Matthew Lecky (6), Darragh McFadden (23) Diarmuid Giblin (16, 44), Eanna Clancy (26), Patrick Montgomery (29, 36, 41, 43, 52) Manorhamilton scholars St. Clare’s Comprehensive School put in a sterling performance to see of a gallant Mulroy College in Monaghan United…