Bulky Waste and Paint Can recycling collection today in Ballisodare
As part of a National Anti-Dumping Initiative, Sligo County council are holding a Bulky Waste Collection and Paint Can Recycling Day on Saturday 27th August at Young’s Quarry, Ballisodare from 10am – 3pm. It will be an opportunity for people to dispose of items such as furniture, trikes/scooters, carpets,…
Aughanagh Celtic reinstated to Sligo-Leitrim soccer league
Aughanagh Celtic FC have been reinstated to Sligo-Leitrim’s Southern Hotel Super League for the 2022-23 season. The club had missed the registration deadline for the new season due to what Aughanagh described as an ‘administration error’ on its part. The initial draft fixture list excluded Aughanagh but the club appealed…
Holders Ballinamore beat Mohill in Leitrim championship
Reigning Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football champions Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s scored a dramatic one-point victory over rivals Mohill in Friday night’s championship clash, on a final scoreline of 0-14 to 1-10. Tom Prior was Ballinamore’s matchwinner as his late point clinched victory by the narrowest of margins. He spoke to…
Aurivo Offer to Acquire Arrabawn branded liquid milk, butter & van sales business
Aurivo Co-operative has confirmed that it has submitted an Offer to the Board of Arrabawn to acquire its Branded Liquid Milk, Butter and Van Sales business. Aurivo is one of Ireland’s leading co-operatives, with businesses right across the North West. The acquisition, if successful, will strengthen Aurivo’s position…
Sligo councillor calls for Dara Calleary to replace Robert Troy
A Sligo Councillor is calling for Dara Calleary to be appointed as a Junior Minister. The government are currently selecting a successor for the Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy who stood down this week as a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Sligo…
Donegal duo in Ireland squad for decisive World Cup qualifiers
Donegal’s Amber Barrett and Ciara Grant have both been included in the Republic of Ireland senior women’s soccer squad for next week’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Slovakia. Barrett played in Ireland’s 9-0 win against Georgia and completed a move during the summer to leading German club FFC…
Third level students facing major accommodation challenge in Sligo.
The current student accommodation crisis coupled with the rising cost of living is said to be leaving parents scrambling for accommodation in towns such as Sligo. With a return to third level education in the number of weeks, students and parents are considering hostels and hotels as short-term solutions…