Gallagher happy to see Donegal players impress in Sigerson
Donegal boss Rory Gallagher says he is happy to see players lining out for their colleges in the Sigerson Cup this week, despite the national league getting underway on Sunday. Patrick McBrearty hit eight points for UUJ in yesterday’s 2-15 to 0-13 extra-time defeat of Garda College in Templemore in…
Students urged not to panic ahead of CAO deadline
Most students will still have time to change their CAO options after tomorrow’s deadline. That’s according to Adette Ring, Careers Officer at IT Sligo ahead of a major careers fair at the IT this week. The deadline for making your CAO choice is at 5:15pm tomorrow. Ms. Ring says while…
IT Sligo to host sports showcase for people with physical disabilities
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), Leitrim Sports Partnership, Sligo Sport & Recreational Partnership and the HSE will host a Sports Ability Day in Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo on Saturday, 11th February 2017. The interactive and fun day of sporting opportunities will provide a coordinated programme of “Come & Try” sessions for…
Harkin: ‘Volunteering brings us back to the roots of our communities’
For every euro invested in volunteers, the return is between five and eight euro. That’s according to North West MEP Marian Harkin speaking at a civic reception hosted by Sligo County Council yesterday evening to mark Sligo’s selection as the 2017 European Capital of Volunteering. Council Director of Services Bartley…
LISTEN BACK: Padraig McGourty pleased with IT Sligo performance
IT Sligo began their Sigerson Cup campaign with a 3-13 to 2-7 win over GMIT on Thursday. Afterwards manager Padraig McGourty spoke to Gavin Cawley for Ocean FM… Match Report here: IT Sligo safely negotiate first Sigerson Cup hurdle
Sligo starts celebration this evening as 2017 Euro Capital of Volunteering
A year-long celebration of Sligo’s selection as the 2017 European Capital of Volunteering will start this evening. It will get underway at 7:30pm in IT Sligo’s Knocknarea Arena with a spectacular concert featuring classical, traditional and contemporary music, including the work of TG4 Composer of the Year Michael Rooney. Called…
IT Sligo safely negotiate first Sigerson Cup hurdle
IT Sligo are safely through to the first round proper of the Sigerson Cup. Padraig McGourty’s side overcame the first half sending-off of Roscommon’s Philip Neilan for two bookable offences, to beat GMIT by nine points at Tuam Stadium. First half goals from Mayo’s Bryan Walsh and James Shaughnessy had…