# Sligo

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Meath make up for 2018 heartbreak with league final win as Fermanagh crowned champions elsewhere

The Royals landed the Division 3 title in Clones, title while Eimear Smyth was Fermanagh’s hero in the Division 4 final.

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May 4th 2019, 6:14 PM

# Around The World

From soccer Stateside to rugby for Ireland, Sligo's globetrotting captain gunning for national glory

37-year-old Jacqui Mulligan has had a colourful sporting career.

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May 2nd 2019, 3:18 PM

# HSE

'An attack on the most vulnerable': HSE introduces fees for transport to disability day services

One family told their local MEP they were facing a €2,000 annual bill.

49.1k

Apr 23rd 2019, 6:00 AM

# drop down

Champions Dundalk beaten again after Sligo come out on top of first-half storm

Romeo Parkes and Dante Leverock scored the goals as the Bit O’Red won 2-1 at The Showgrounds.

4.6k

Apr 12th 2019, 9:59 PM

# calry

Over 4,000 Xanax tablets, cannabis and cocaine worth €110,000 seized in Sligo

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the seizure.

13.9k

Apr 10th 2019, 1:19 PM

# Extortion

Two people released following arrests in Sligo over illegal money lending

A man, woman and teenage girl were arrested today.

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Apr 2nd 2019, 10:46 PM

# Drugs

Three people charged after gardaí discover €200k worth of cannabis in Sligo house

The drugs were found during the search of a house at Cloonloo at around noon on Saturday.

11.3k

Mar 11th 2019, 7:33 AM

# cloonloo

Photos: Three arrested after gardaí discover €200k worth of cannabis in Sligo house

Gardaí discovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation in rural Cloonloo.

22.1k

Mar 10th 2019, 1:18 PM

# Bit O'Red

Jamaican international Parkes fires Sligo past UCD as Bucko's men secure consecutive wins

Romeo Parkes broke the deadlock after five minutes with Sligo seeing off Finn Harps and UCD back-to-back.

4.2k

Mar 9th 2019, 9:55 PM

# Sligo

'Gardaí have no idea where she is': Warrant for woman who skipped bail after impeding garda investigation

Janice Brady hasn’t signed on with the gardaí since 15 February.

29.0k

Mar 5th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Roads

Man dies after his car crashes into bridge wall in rural Sligo

The crash happened on the Tubbercurry Road in the Doomore area.

21.4k

Feb 26th 2019, 2:58 PM

# On Yer Bike

Sligo County Council looking for firm to supply it with 50 bikes for free to run dockless rental scheme

The council is looking for a firm to supply it with bikes.

13.9k

Feb 26th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Jobs Jobs Jobs

Over 200 jobs to be created in Sligo as GW Plastics expands its Irish operations

The US company manufactures injection moulded thermoplastic and silicone solution for healthcare and pharmaceutical industries

10.2k

Feb 22nd 2019, 2:00 PM

# HSE

'The end of a long battle': Family of man who killed brother (9) before taking own life settles HSE case

Shane Michael Skeffington died by suicide after stabbing his brother Brandon in July 2014.

32.1k

Feb 19th 2019, 6:44 PM

# Roundup

Carey goal seals Antrim win while Nesbitt and Grimes keep Royals' promotion push on course

Three rearranged fixtures from Round 1 in the Lidl Ladies National League took place this weekend.

3.4k

Feb 17th 2019, 5:52 PM

# Marching orders

Armagh and Sligo stars set to miss league games as bans are upheld

The pair were sent off during their respective National Football League clashes last weekend.

4.0k

Feb 8th 2019, 12:19 PM

# Allianz Leagues

Westmeath win with late drama against Maughan's Offaly as Derry nudge past Antrim

Elsewhere, Carlow made themselves at home in Division Three as Leitrim battered Wexford.

8.5k

Jan 27th 2019, 4:12 PM

# Sligo

Gardaí appeal for information after person injured in aggravated burglary

No arrests have been made to date and enquiries are ongoing.

20.9k

Jan 27th 2019, 9:13 AM

# Potential

‘I’m quite a quiet person’ - The Irish teen sensation who can’t stop breaking records

Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry looks back on her highs and lows of 2018.

43.6k

Jan 1st 2019, 5:00 PM

# sligo and leitrim

Tesco 'extremely disappointed' as more workers go on strike today and tomorrow

Mandate Trade Union said employees have been left with no other option.

23.8k

Dec 21st 2018, 6:00 AM

# Sligo

Gardaí investigating after bronze statue stolen from Sligo church

The statue was taken from a car park sometime between Friday and Sunday.

21.0k

Dec 17th 2018, 1:10 PM

# Sligo

'It's very disappointing': Garda probe launched as TD's office covered in urine and anti-abortion graffiti

The incident happened after abortion legislation passed in the Seanad last night.

32.4k

Dec 14th 2018, 1:30 PM

# magic

Dummy solos, both feet, what a finish - we'll never tire of watching this incredible goal

Her side lost out in the All-Ireland junior club final yesterday, but Tourlestrane’s Katie Walsh had a moment of magic.

16.3k

Dec 10th 2018, 4:05 PM

# Record Breaker

Sligo's 18-year-old swimming sensation breaks fourth Irish senior record in three days

Mona McSharry is having a week to remember at the Irish Short-Course Swimming Championships in Antrim.

5.1k

Dec 8th 2018, 3:47 PM

# Industrial Action

Strikes to take place at two Tesco stores in lead up to Christmas

Workers at the stores will strike on three dates, and there is a possibility that the strike may spread.

50.5k

Dec 2nd 2018, 3:25 PM

# hang ten

Surf's up! Government announces plans to open Ireland's first surfing centre of excellence

Fáilte Ireland have provided €1m in funding to open the centre on Strandhill promenade.

28.7k

Nov 23rd 2018, 3:06 PM

# Sligo

Woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Sligo

The collision happened shortly after 9am this morning.

17.3k

Nov 23rd 2018, 1:19 PM

# All Square

Ward penalty cancels out his old club's early lead as Bohs leave Sligo with a point

Mikey Drennan scored the hosts’ opener as it finished 1-1 at The Showgrounds.

2.6k

Oct 22nd 2018, 9:56 PM

# up in the eir

Eir announces 750 new jobs for Sligo, Limerick and Cork

The new roles will mainly be in customer services.

15.4k

Oct 18th 2018, 8:20 AM

# Review

Clann na nGael, Aughawillan and Portlaoise among the big winners in today's GAA county finals

Meanwhile, the Wexford and Wicklow deciders both went to replays.

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Oct 14th 2018, 9:56 PM

# Sligo Rovers

‘Courtois got injured at Stamford Bridge and there was a chance of coming on. I was crapping myself on the bench’

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney discusses his time at Chelsea and why he chose to move to Ireland.

17.1k

Oct 12th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Sligo Supremo

Former Sligo star forward Taylor set to take the reins as new senior manager

He’ll succeed Cathal Corey at the Yeats helm if ratified on Monday.

4.0k

Sep 21st 2018, 10:06 AM

# Culture Night

Heading out for Culture Night? Here's our pick of tonight's events

Thousands of people are expected to take in festivities tonight as cultural venues across Ireland open their doors for free.

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Sep 21st 2018, 6:20 AM

# culture night guide

Heading out for Culture Night? Here's what's on in the Midlands and West

Here’s what to check out this Culture Night in the Midlands and West.

8.8k

Sep 18th 2018, 7:05 PM

# Sligo

Anorexia patients hide batteries in sanitary pads to appear heavier while being treated in hospital

Some also engage in “animated conversation” in an effort to burn calories.

28.5k

Sep 13th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Sligo

'He has amazed doctors': Irishman's bid to walk again after motorcycle accident

Jonathan Higgins suffered life-threatening injuries that led to the amputation of his left leg.

28.7k

Aug 9th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Short Stay

Sligo on the lookout for new football manager as Tyrone man Corey steps down

He took over in October 2017.

3.3k

Aug 3rd 2018, 10:53 AM

# Carrick-on-Shannon

Gardaí find cannabis worth €135,000 after stopping man's car in Leitrim

The driver, a 50-year-old man, was arrested.

24.4k

Aug 1st 2018, 5:47 PM

# Criminal Assets Bureau

Criminal Assets Bureau seize car and mobile phones following search of Sligo property

No arrests were made in relation to the seizure.

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Jul 26th 2018, 1:44 PM

# Events

4 events for... food and drink fans looking for something special

Bottomless brunch, a Hennessy history lesson and a craft beer tour.

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Jul 25th 2018, 4:10 PM