In Sligo, rural towns, villages to get help with cost of Christmas lights — but not until next year
Rural towns and villages in County Sligo are to get council funding to help with the cost of putting up their Christmas lights. But the money will not be available for this year; the €10,000 fund will be part of the council’s 2019 budget. The council already provides €30,000 towards…
New social media campaign launched to promote County Sligo
A new online initiative has been launched to promote Sligo. It’s called ‘My Sligo’ and is being promoted by the South and West Sligo Tourism. People wishing to take part are asked to upload their photos of videos online, saying what ‘My Sligo’ means to them and using the hashtag…
Deadline for membership of South Sligo Tourism
Businesses and groups in South Sligo and adjoining areas are remined that January 12th is the deadline to become a member of South Sligo Tourism. The new organisation is aiming to promote the area’s tourism and visitor attractions. Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor, Chairman of South Sligo Tourism, says application…
Hopes that work may start soon on Cashel Gates junction in South Sligo
After years of waiting, a Sligo councillor says improvement works at a dangerous junction on the N17 in the south of the county can now at last go ahead after a licence having been issued from Irish Rail. During past years, virtually all councillors in the area have raised the…
Leitrim to face Mayo in Connacht junior final on Wednesday evening
Leitrim will face Mayo in the Connacht Junior final on Wednesday night in Charlestown. That’s after Mayo beat Sligo by 1-15 to 0-12 in the semi-final on Friday. Here’s Sligo boss Paul Taylor… In club action tonight, St Molaise Gaels host Tubbercurry/Cloonacool in the Sligo Minor League, while Curry…
South Sligo Tourism launches its first brochure
South Sligo Tourism, a community and business initiative in the area, has launched its first brochure. Entitled ‘Secrets,’ its theme is the ‘hidden gems to treasured destinations’ in the area. The aim of the brochure is to showcase and unveil the hidden secrets and treasures of south and west Sligo.…
Heartbreak for Sligo U21s in thrilling Connacht final
Markievicz Park hosted a cracking U21 Connacht Championship final on Saturday. But Sligo suffered heartbreak in the competition once again after losing out to Galway after extra-time. Here’s Sligo U21 boss Paul Taylor, and victorious Galway captain Michael Daly speaking with Gavin Cawley and Liam Maloney… In the Connacht…