Eir considers Sligo as location for new call centre
Sligo is among the locations being suggested by telecommunications company Eir as it moves to take back a call-centre contract involving 950 outsourced staff. It comes as Eir has decided to end the contract with…
Growing interest in insurance careers says Institute
There’s growing interest in a careers in insurance. That’s according to the Insurance Institute. The Institute has been working with IT Sligo and a new Insurance Apprenticeship programme which is now in its third year.…
Gin distillery to continue in Carrick, Co Donegal, for ‘foreseeable future’
The directors of Sliabh Liag Distillery in Donegal say they will continue to operate its gin distillery in Carrick for the ‘foreseeable future.’ It follows the decision to move its planned new whiskey distillery from…
Sligo man sets up new business to support people with mobility issues
A Sligo man says his own experience with mobility issues led him to setting up a new business which aims to support people especially as they grow older. John McManus runs a new local business…
Strandhill Food Festival returns next month
Strandhill Food Festival returns next month for a second year. The event is being held again this year in the unique setting on the grounds of Sligo Airport. They hope to increase the attendance from…
Top Sligo-born hotelier defends VAT rate
The Sligo-born CEO of the largest hotel operator in Ireland is defending the 9% VAT rate for businesses which provide accommodation, such as hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. Following a Department of Finance report,…
Sligo Chamber of Commerce finalists announced
Finalists for the inaugral Sligo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellemce Awards have been announced. Winners will be selected from 4 four different categories which are: Skillnet Ireland Regional Excellence Award, Local Enterprise Office Excellence Award,…