1939 Sligo Shoe Factory Fire remembered
As the retained fire fighters continued to engage in industrial action this week, North West Today looked back on the great Sligo Shoe Factory fire of 1939. The nearest fire service to Sligo then was based in Athlone. The fire at the factory which took place on…
Tara Rodgers is new president of Sligo Chamber
Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a new president for the year ahead. She’s Tara Rodgers, who has recently been appointed manager of EBS in Sligo. She previously worked for Bank of Ireland as head of banking for Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon . Tara, who lives in Kinlough, joined…
Sligo Chamber says there’s now an urgent need to implement adequate supports for business
The CEO of Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry says adequate supports for businesses must be implemented with a greater urgency. Aidan Doyle was speaking in the aftermath of last night’s confirmation by the Taoiseach that Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions are to be implemented for the next six weeks. Mr…
Sligo Chamber defends gift voucher fees
Sligo Chamber of Commerce is defending its decision to lobby the Department of Enterprise on behalf of The Gift Voucher Shop regarding the removal of charges on gift vouchers. It’s after plans by Minister Heather Humphreys to introduce regulations for gift voucher expiry charges have come to a standstill. The…
Sligo Chamber business finalist is celebrating a year in operation
A speciality coffee roaster in County Sligo is celebrating one year in business this week. Andrew Willis, of Carrow Coffee Roaster in Beltra, is also one of the finalists in the Chamber of Commerce Awards this year. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Mr. Willis outlined how the business came about…
Collins McNicholas wins Sligo Chamber’s Business of the Year Award
More than 200 people turned out for the annual Sligo Chamber President’s Dinner on Friday night in The Clayton Hotel. The guest of honour was the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winners of the Business Person of the Year Awards,…
Sligo Chamber seeks Business Person of the Year nominations
Sligo Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Sligo Business Person of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Ocean Media, will be presented at the Chamber dinner on Friday, December 1st, in The Clayton Hotel. Guest of Honour will be the Minister for Justice and Equality Charles Flanagan. Monday…