Military Tattoo Parade back in Sligo
Sligo town was alive this afternoon to the sound of marching and pipe bands. The Military Tattoo Parade is being organised by the 28th Infantry Battalion Association in cooperation with Sligo County Council and Sligo BID Large crowds gathered on the streets of Sligo town as Defence forces…
80% vote to keep Sligo Business Improvement District
Businesses in Sligo town centre have voted for the continuation of the Business Improvement District until 2025. It follows a vote of 80% in favour of extending the Business Improvement District Scheme Four years ago, Sligo became the first town in the west of Ireland to have a Business Improvement…
Gardai and businesses working to prevent theft and shoplifting in Sligo
The Gardai are working with the business community in Sligo town to prevent ongoing petty crime. In the last week alone, €3000 worth of equipment was stolen from shops in Sligo. The Gardai successfully recovered most of these items leading to two arrests at the end of last week. One…
Sligo becomes first certified Coach Friendly Destination in Ireland
A final certification has been awarded to Sligo town making it the first in Ireland to receive the title of Coach Friendly Destination. New bus shelters, town maps and lighting as well as CCTV have been installed along Markievicz road as part of the project which now means the town…
Sligo’s tourism appeal continues to grow
Sligo’s appeal as a tourist destination continues to grow thanks to the work of Sligo Business Improvement District and Sligo County Council. Following completion of a number of successful projects over the last two years which resulted in winning the Purple Flag and a highly commended award from the Association…
Special Olympics heroes to turn on Sligo Christmas Lights this Friday
Sligo Town will see more Christmas lights this year than ever before according to the group in charge. The Sligo Business Improvement District have this year taken over the care of the Christmas lights and decorations in the county town. Over 40 panels of lights and a dozen Christmas trees…