Ransboro National School have general election
The pupils and staff at Ransboro School in County Sligo will be holding a mock general election today. Ahead of country’s Saturday general election, a Sligo school will be holding their very own general election to give students a chance to understand what it means and what it is like…
Strandhill Campus to become international video game development hub
The technology park in Strandhill is being re branded as Strand Campus. The campus aims to become an international video game development hub and has already secured €1.9m through the enterprise Ireland Regional Development Fund. The gaming industry is worth over $130b which is bigger than moth the movie and…
Sligo and Leitrim rank top 4 finalists in this years EDEN awards
Sligo and Leitrim have come out on top as the top finalists for the European Competition for Best Health and Well-Being. Failte Ireland has announced that Strandhill, Sligo and Leitrim is part of four Irish Finalists at this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition to find the destination in…
Tourlestrane complete four-in-a-row
Tourlestrane are the 2019 Belfry Senior Football Champions in Sligo after a one-sided 2-17 to 0-9 win over Coolera/Strandhill in Markievicz Park on Sunday. Tourlestrane are the first side to win four-in-a-row in 56 years – Ballisodare last completed the feat in 1963. Listen to the moment Tourlestrane joint-captains James…
Green Schools campaign ‘andshecycles’ launches in Sligo
The Students of Ursuline college in Sligo today took part in a cycle from the school which is based in Sligo Town to Strandhill. The cycle was staged as part of the Green-Schools campaign ‘andshecycles’ The initiative is aimed at encouraging young women – particularly teenagers to cycle while recognising…
Strandhill – Grains of Life
We have travelled the coasts of the north west in the company of a team of experts and explore some hidden and not so hidden treasures that are features of our beach across the region. This week The Grains of Life visits Strandhill Beach.
Upgrades at a number of water treatment plants in Sligo to be completed over the coming months
The turning of the flow at a number of water treatment plants in Sligo is taking over the coming months. Upgrade works at the plants in Grange, Ballinfad, Strandhill and Tubbercurry to be completed this Summer. Grange on on the 6th of June, Ballinafad on the 26th, Strandhill on the…