Councillor Dónal Gilroy has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District.
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![Councillor Dónal Gilroy Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Gilroy.jpg)
Councillor Dónal Gilroy Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District
![Councillor Joseph Queenan elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Cathaoirleach Cllr Joseph Queenan.jpg)
Councillor Joseph Queenan elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District
Councillor Joe Queenan has been elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District at their Annual General meeting on Thursday 27th June.
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![Book of Condolence Opened in Memory of Tommie Gorman](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Book of Condolence - Tommie Gorman1.jpg)
Book of Condolence Opened in Memory of Tommie Gorman
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Declan Bree has opened a Book of Condolence in City Hall in memory of the late Tommie Gorman, who passed on Tuesday, 25th June, 2024.
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Opening of Book of Condolence for Tommie Gorman
The Mayor of Sligo / Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Declan Bree, will open a Book of Condolence in memory of the late Tommie Gorman, who passed away on Tuesday.
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![Statement from Cllr Declan Bree, Mayor of Sligo and Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, on the passing of Tommie Gorman](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Statement - Tommie Gorman - web.jpg)
Statement from Cllr Declan Bree, Mayor of Sligo and Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, on the passing of Tommie Gorman
![Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Brexit Adjustment Scheme (BALAMI).png)
Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023
The EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve funded a new scheme in January 2022 to rejuvenate Local Authority public piers and harbours throughout coastal communities in Ireland including County Sligo.
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Delegation from Gansu, China Visits Sligo
A delegation from Gansu, China, led by Mr. Wang Rui, Vice Chairman of CPPCC, were warmly welcomed to Sligo City Hall last Friday, by Cathaoirleach / Mayor Councillor Declan Bree.
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Councillor Declan Bree elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council
Councillor Declan Bree has been unanimously elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.
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![School Bikes Africa - Rotary Ireland](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Bikes for Africa 2024.png)
School Bikes Africa - Rotary Ireland
Following the successful launch of the Bikes to Africa initiative in 2020, the Sligo Branch of Rotary Ireland are continuing their Bikes for Africa initiative in 2024.
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![€526,000 Funding Received for Outdoor Recreation Projects in County Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2024/Outdoor Recreation Funding 2 & 3 - 4th June 2024.png)
€526,000 Funding Received for Outdoor Recreation Projects in County Sligo
Over €500,000 in funding has been allocated to outdoor recreation projects in Sligo as part of a €16.1 million national investment announced today.
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![LCDC announce LEADER programme open for business](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/Sligo Leader - group1.jpg)
LCDC announce LEADER programme open for business
Sligo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), Sligo County Council and Sligo LEADER Partnership are pleased to announce the commencement of the 2023 – 2027 LEADER Programme.
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![Mayor Councillor Declan Bree unveils artist Daniel Chester’s Creative Ireland commissioned painting “A New Dawn.”](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/Daniel Chesters Creative Ireland - Donal Declan Daniel.jpg)
Mayor Councillor Declan Bree unveils artist Daniel Chester’s Creative Ireland commissioned painting “A New Dawn.”
An open call for a community based Visual Arts Commission was advertised in 2023 as part of Sligo County Council’s Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023 – 2027.
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![Sligo Company Wins at National Enterprise Awards](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/Minister for Enterprise and Sleater Solutions - NEA.jpg)
Sligo Company Wins at National Enterprise Awards
Sleater Solutions, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Sligo, announced as winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards
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Funding Awarded for Sligo Gaol under the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027
Sligo County Council is delighted to announce that it has been awarded €200,000 in funding by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.
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![Wheelchair Availability at Sligo Beaches 2024](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/August2023/Beach Wheelchair.jpg)
Wheelchair Availability at Sligo Beaches 2024
Sligo County Council offer the use of beach wheelchairs for use at Enniscrone and Mullaghmore Beaches.
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Consumers and Businesses Urged to ‘Say No’ to Banned Single Use Plastics
MyWaste.ie is urging consumers and businesses to ‘say no’ to banned Single Use Plastics.
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Sligo schools receive Green Flags
16 schools in Sligo were awarded Green Flags at a special event held in the McWilliam Hotel in Claremorris on 14th May.
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![Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards 2024](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2021/Blue Flag.jpg)
Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards 2024
Sligo County Council has been notified by An Taisce of the results of the Council’s Blue Flag and Green Coast Award Applications for 2024.
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![Launch of Sligo County Council Disability Inclusion and Access Strategy 2024-2027](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/DCC Members1.jpg)
Launch of Sligo County Council Disability Inclusion and Access Strategy 2024-2027
Sligo County Council's Disability Inclusion and Access Strategy 2024-2027 was officially launched by Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerard Mullaney at County Hall on Thursday 16th May, 2024
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![Ryan O’Sullivan honoured with Civic Reception](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/Ryan O'Sullivan - presentation.jpg)
Ryan O’Sullivan honoured with Civic Reception
A civic reception to honour Ryan O'Sullivan, the youngest Irish mountaineer to conquer the Seven Summits challenge was hosted by Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Fox on Wednesday evening, 15th May.
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![Sligo Gets Ready National Biodiversity Week 2024](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY WEEK 2024.jpg)
Sligo Gets Ready National Biodiversity Week 2024
Biodiversity Week 2024 takes place across Ireland from Friday 17th – Sunday 26th May.
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![Cathaoirleach welcomes Canadian Ambassador to County Hall](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/676A4962.jpg)
Cathaoirleach welcomes Canadian Ambassador to County Hall
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ambassador Nancy Smyth, to County Hall on Thursday 2nd May.
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![Cathaoirleach’s Reception for Kempten University Students](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2024/676A4797.jpg)
Cathaoirleach’s Reception for Kempten University Students
Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerard Mullaney proudly hosted a reception to honour the students from Kempten University who are currently participating in an annual exchange program with Sligo ATU, today Wednesday 1st May.
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![Three Sligo projects to benefit from Town & Village Renewal Funding](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2024/Town & Village Renewal Funding - 29 April 2024.png)
Three Sligo projects to benefit from Town & Village Renewal Funding
€1,000,000 has been granted to develop three major developments in Sligo as part of a €20m package announced today by the Government for rural regeneration projects in towns and villages.
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Sligo Business Announced for National Enterprise Awards Final
An automation, engineering & software solutions company from Sligo have been selected as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month.
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![Funding Announced for Sligo County Library](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2024/Library Funding - April 2024.png)
Funding Announced for Sligo County Library
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced a €25 million investment in our Public Library Service, including funding of €1.31 million for the establishment of a new library in Ballymote.
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![€1,192,667 Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) funding announced for Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2024/LIS allocation funding - April 2024 (Twitter Post).png)
€1,192,667 Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) funding announced for Sligo
Minister Humphreys announced today that Sligo is to receive €1,192,667 for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS).
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![Cathaoirleach’s Reception for visiting Kempten Students](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2024/676A9843.jpg)
Cathaoirleach’s Reception for visiting Kempten Students
A group of Kempten students were honoured a reception by Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerard Mullaney on Thursday, 11th April.
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€210,000 to develop and upgrade outdoor recreation projects in Sligo
Minister Humphreys announced today that Sligo is to receive €210,000 to develop and upgrade outdoor recreation projects in Sligo.
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![Sligo County Council Seachtain Na Gaeilge Events](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2024/Oifigeach Gaeilge agus BuaiteoirÃ-small.jpg)
Sligo County Council Seachtain Na Gaeilge Events
Sligo County Council hosted a dynamic array of events for its Seachtain na Gaeilge programme this March.
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Sligo Students Set For National Entrepreneurship Final
Local Enterprise Office Sligo have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Corran College, Coláiste Iascaigh and Coláiste Muire will represent Sligo at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Thursday 9th May.
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![Launch of 2024 Community Recognition Fund](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2024/Community Recognition Fund 2024.png)
Launch of 2024 Community Recognition Fund
The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, together with her colleague Minister Joe O’Brien TD, have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund.
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Sligo County Council Archivist Corinne Herward on RTE Today Show
Sligo County Council Archivist Corinne Herward, joined RTE Today with Maura and Daithí to present a selection of Sligo Museum items.
Corinne did a fantastic job showing some of the fascinating pieces Sligo Museum have. Sligo Library Senior Library assistant, Shannon Thackrah, helped with all the behind-the-scenes set-up.
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![Operation & Maintenance of Septic Tanks/Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2024/Septic Tank.jpg)
Operation & Maintenance of Septic Tanks/Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems
Sligo County Council are obliged to and will be undertaking septic tank/domestic wastewater treatment system inspections across the County in accordance with the EPA National Inspection Plan 2022-2026.
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![Town Centre Living Competition - Digital Exhibition](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2024/digital exhibition2.jpg)
Town Centre Living Competition - Digital Exhibition
Sligo County Council is hosting a digital exhibition of the design entries for the Town Centre Living Architectural Design Competition.
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![Unlock New Opportunities at the Sligo East City Jobs Fair](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2024/Sligo East City Jobs Fair.jpg)
Unlock New Opportunities at the Sligo East City Jobs Fair
Whether you are out of the workforce or are actively seeking new opportunities, we invite you to join us at the Sligo East City Jobs Fair.
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Sligo Take Home Best Mental Health Initiative Award
Sligo County Council has won the Best Mental Health Initiative at the Local Authority All Ireland Community and Council Awards 2024 for the Sligo Comhairle na nÓg LGBTI+ animation “Here for You”.
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![Sligo Libraries want you to Get Lost … in a Good Book](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2024/Ireland Reads.jpg)
Sligo Libraries want you to Get Lost … in a Good Book
Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerard Mullaney joined families in Sligo Central Library to launch Ireland Reads 2024.
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![Comortáis do Dhaltaí Meánscoile](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2024/Meánscoile Shligigh - Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024.jpg)
Comortáis do Dhaltaí Meánscoile
Comórtas 1 – Aiste / Comórtas 2 – Ealaín
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![Launch of Co. Sligo Rugby Development Programme](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2024/R6_20446 copy.jpg)
Launch of Co. Sligo Rugby Development Programme
Sligo County Council is thrilled to announce the launch of the Co. Sligo Rugby Development Programme, which took place on Monday, 29th January 2024 at County Hall.
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![Sligo winners of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 Honoured with Cathaoirleach’s Reception](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2024/B94R1329.jpeg)
Sligo winners of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 Honoured with Cathaoirleach’s Reception
The Sligo winners of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 have been honoured with a reception by Sligo County Council hosted by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerard Mullaney, on Friday evening last, 26th January.
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Cathaoirleach welcomes Estonian Ambassador to County Hall
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Estonian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ambassador Mrs. Kairi Künka, to County Hall on Tuesday.
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![Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2024/Deposit Return Scheme 2024.jpg)
Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme
In February 2024, Ireland will be introducing a Deposit Return Scheme.
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![Everyone everywhere is entitled to a Brown Bin Collection Service in 2024](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2024/Brown Bin - January 2024.jpg)
Everyone everywhere is entitled to a Brown Bin Collection Service in 2024
From January 2024, new EU legislation means every household will be entitled to avail of a brown bin collection service.
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Sligo County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report
Sligo County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023. The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.
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![Noel Coen honoured with a Civic Reception](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/December2023/Noel Coen1.jpg)
Noel Coen honoured with a Civic Reception
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerard Mullaney hosted a Civic Reception in County Hall for Noel Coen, Special Olympics World Games Medallist.
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Local Volunteers Honoured at Cathaoirleach's Awards Ceremony
A number of County Sligo’s most dedicated volunteers were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony in County Hall on Wednesday evening.
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![A Door Opening: Sligo and the Legacies of Partition](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/December2023/Photograph 1. A Door Opening; Sligo and the Legacies of Partition.jpg)
A Door Opening: Sligo and the Legacies of Partition
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney launched "A Door Opening: Sligo and the Legacies of Partition", an anthology to mark the culmination of the Legacies of Partition project and Sligo County Council's Decade of Centenaries 2012 - 2023 programme.
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![Energy Progress Award](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/FeaturedContent/Photo Gerard and David.jpg)
Energy Progress Award
Sligo County Council were delighted to be the recipient of an OPW Energy Progress Award this week (5th December).
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![€150,000 announced to develop 50 new outdoor recreation projects in Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/December2023/Outdoor Recreation Funding 2023.png)
€150,000 announced to develop 50 new outdoor recreation projects in Sligo
The investment under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) will be key to enhancing outdoor amenities such as our walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches.
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![Community Monuments Fund 2024 Launched](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/November2023/Conservation works Moygara Castle - Commnity Monuments Fund.jpg)
Community Monuments Fund 2024 Launched
Applications now open for 2024.
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![1948 Evacuation of Inishmurray Island Remembered](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/November2023/Photo 1.jpg)
1948 Evacuation of Inishmurray Island Remembered
It was Friday,12th November 1948 when the last families left Inishmurray Island to start a new life on the mainland in Co. Sligo.
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![Cathaoirleach welcomes Korean Ambassador to County Hall](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/November2023/676A5716.jpg)
Cathaoirleach welcomes Korean Ambassador to County Hall
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Republic of Korea Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Yong-kil Kim, to County Hall recently.
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![Funding Available for Conservation of Heritage Buildings](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/November2023/Corradoo Cottage.jpg)
Funding Available for Conservation of Heritage Buildings
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, on 2nd November 2023, launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024.
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![Honouring our Community Volunteers - Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/October2023/Cathaoirleach's Awards 2023 - Landscape.png)
Honouring our Community Volunteers - Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, has announced details of the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023.
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![Ag tabhairt Aitheantas dár n-Oibrí Deonacha – Gradaim an Chathaoirligh 2023](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/October2023/Cathaoirleach's Awards 2023 - Landscape Irish.png)
Ag tabhairt Aitheantas dár n-Oibrí Deonacha – Gradaim an Chathaoirligh 2023
Tá fógra tugtha ag Cathaoirleach Chomhairle Contae Shligigh an Clr. Gerard Mullaney faoi Ghradaim an Chathaoirligh 2023.
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Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030
Sligo County Council has prepared a Draft Sligo County Development Plan (CDP) for the next six years - 2024–2030.
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![Official Opening of the O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme in Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/October2023/R6_24985 copy (1).jpg)
Official Opening of the O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme in Sligo
Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Gerard Mullaney officially opened the O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme in Sligo today, Friday, 6th October.
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![Appointment as Member of the Outside Appointments Board for the Local Government Sector](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/September2023/Outside Appointments Board.png)
Appointment as Member of the Outside Appointments Board for the Local Government Sector
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to become a Member of the Outside Appointments Board.
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![Wheelchair Availability at Sligo Beaches](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/August2023/Beach Wheelchair.jpg)
Wheelchair Availability at Sligo Beaches
Sligo County Council is pleased to provide a beach wheelchair service for the summer.
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![Cathaoirleach welcomes Chinese Ambassador to County Hall](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/August2023/C53E8955.jpeg)
Cathaoirleach welcomes Chinese Ambassador to County Hall
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ambassador He Xiangdong, to County Hall on Friday, 4th August. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife Madam Xia Lining.
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![Protect Our Dunes Campaign](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/August2023/Protect Our Dunes-7th Aug.jpg)
Protect Our Dunes Campaign
Campaign to include community-based events in Northwest Coastal Counties.
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![Council invites submissions on Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/August2023/Conservation works at Moygara Castle.jpg)
Council invites submissions on Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy
Sligo County Council is inviting everyone to have their say on the Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy 2023 -2030.
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The Countdown is on for Heritage Week in Sligo
National Heritage Week 2023 takes place this year from Saturday 12th to 20th August.
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![Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces further €16 million in funding for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/LIS Funding 2023.png)
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces further €16 million in funding for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (28 July 2023) announced additional funding of almost €16 million for repairs and improvement works on our rural roads and laneways.
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![Opening of Book of Condolence for Sinéad O'Connor](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/Book of Condolence - Sinead OConnor.png)
Opening of Book of Condolence for Sinéad O'Connor
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerard Mullaney, will open a Book of Condolence in memory of the late Sinéad O'Connor, who passed away on Wednesday.
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![Official Opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/C53E8887.jpeg)
Official Opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All
Sligo County Council, supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are delighted to announce the official opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All.
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![Cathaoirleach welcomes Dutch Ambassador to County Hall](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/Welcome.jpg)
Cathaoirleach welcomes Dutch Ambassador to County Hall
Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ambassador Palm, to County Hall on Wednesday, 12th July.
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![Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy 2023 - 2030 Public Consultation – Have Your Say!](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/Dollys Cottage Heritage Day.jpg)
Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy 2023 - 2030 Public Consultation – Have Your Say!
Sligo County Council invites you to take part in a consultation to help shape the Draft County Sligo Heritage and Biodiversity Strategy, 2023-2030.
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![Government introduces €150m Fund to end long-term vacancy & dereliction in towns & cities](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/July2023/Housing for All funding - July 2023.png)
Government introduces €150m Fund to end long-term vacancy & dereliction in towns & cities
The Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ministers Eamon Ryan and Darragh O’Brien have today announced details of a €150 million fund to end long-term vacancy and dereliction in towns and cities.
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![New €3million state of the art National Surf Centre opens in Strandhill, Co. Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/National Surf Centre opening1.jpg)
New €3million state of the art National Surf Centre opens in Strandhill, Co. Sligo
The new National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Co. Sligo was officially opened today, 29th June 2023.
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![Councillor Declan Bree Elected Mayor of Borough District of Sligo Municipal District](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Cllr Declan Bree Mayor.jpg)
Councillor Declan Bree Elected Mayor of Borough District of Sligo Municipal District
Councillor Declan Bree has been elected Mayor of the Borough District of Sligo Municipal District at its AGM on Monday 26th June.
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![Councillor Thomas Walsh Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliffe Municipal District](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Cllr Thomas Walsh.jpg)
Councillor Thomas Walsh Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliffe Municipal District
Councillor Thomas Walsh has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliffe Municipal District.
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![Councillor Joe Queenan Elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Cllr Joseph Queenan.jpg)
Councillor Joe Queenan Elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District
Councillor Joe Queenan has been elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District at their Annual General meeting which was held on Monday 19th June.
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![LECP Launch - One Voice One Vision](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Picture 2.jpg)
LECP Launch - One Voice One Vision
Sligo has just completed and launched its second Local Economic and Community Plan for Sligo, entitled Sligo 2030 Strategy One Voice Once Vision.
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![Your Council Day 2023](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Your Council Day 2023 - inner.jpg)
Your Council Day 2023
The vital work of Sligo County Council employees and the role they play in our county’s social and economic life is being highlighted on ‘Your Council Day’, which takes place on Friday 23rd June.
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![Councillor Gerard Mullaney Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerard Mullaney and Cllr Michael Clarke (1).jpg)
Councillor Gerard Mullaney Elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council
Councillor Gerard Mullaney has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.
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![Town Centre Living](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/RIAI Announce Competition Award Winners Sligo.jpg)
Town Centre Living
RIAI and Minister O’Brien announce Sligo Winners of Architectural Design Competition for creating high-quality homes in town-centre locations
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![#LoveThisPlace Campaign](/media/PressReleasePhotos/LeavenoTrace/A58I0159.jpg)
#LoveThisPlace Campaign
Leave No Trace Ireland (LNT) – Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors – has launched its fourth National Awareness Campaign urging the public to enjoy our outdoor spaces (including parks, open countryside, and beaches) with care and respect to protect wildlife and fragile natural ecosystems.
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![National industrial action SIPTU retained fire fighters](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/June2023/National industrial action SIPTU retained fire fighters.jpg)
National industrial action SIPTU retained fire fighters
SIPTU have advised local authorities of the intention of Retained firefighter members to escalate industrial actions from 13th of June with rolling strikes to an average of 50% of Retained Fire stations and ultimately all out strikes commencing from the 20th of June.
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National industrial action SIPTU retained fire fighters
SIPTU have advised that their members in the Retained Fire Service will commence industrial action on the 6th of June this will be followed by rolling strikes on the 13th of June and all out strikes on the 20th of June.
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Sligo Businesses Encouraged to Avail of New Energy Efficiency Grant
Small businesses in Sligo are being encouraged to check their eligibility for a new support that could help them reduce their energy output.
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![Citizen Science Kit launched during Biodiversity Week](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Citizens Science Kit.jpg)
Citizen Science Kit launched during Biodiversity Week
Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke celebrated Biodiversity Week 2023, with Sligo Libraries and the Heritage Office, Sligo County Council, by launching the Citizen Science Kit.
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![Sligo County Council Decade of Centenaries programme commemorates first Republican County Council](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Decade Of Centenaries 1.jpg)
Sligo County Council Decade of Centenaries programme commemorates first Republican County Council
Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke unveiled a commissioned portrait by artist Emma Stroude of the first Republican County Council.
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![Sligo Business Announced for National Enterprise Awards Final](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Pro-Nav Clinical.jpg)
Sligo Business Announced for National Enterprise Awards Final
A supply chain services company from Sligo has been selected as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month.
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![Sligo is Buzzing for National Biodiversity Week!](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Biodiversity Week 2023.jpg)
Sligo is Buzzing for National Biodiversity Week!
National Biodiversity Week is taking place from the 19th – 28th May 2023.
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![Community Recognition Fund Provides Welcome Funding for Sligo Communities](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Community Recognition Fund 2023.jpg)
Community Recognition Fund Provides Welcome Funding for Sligo Communities
Sligo County Council has today received over €1.4m under the Community Recognition Fund.
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1998 Sligo Rovers Team Honoured with Civic Reception
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke hosted a Civic Reception in County Hall for the 1998 Sligo Rovers League Cup winning team.
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![Bike Week 2023](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Bike Week 2023.jpg)
Bike Week 2023
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling.
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![Heritage Council Funding for 6 Sligo Projects](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/May2023/Achonry COI Cathedral - County Sligo.jpg)
Heritage Council Funding for 6 Sligo Projects
The Heritage Council has awarded €78,430 in funding for six heritage projects in County Sligo under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme.
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![Sligo PEACEPLUS – Have Your Say - Public Co-design Meetings Announced](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/flying Dove with words and banner.png)
Sligo PEACEPLUS – Have Your Say - Public Co-design Meetings Announced
The public consultation phase is underway for the development of the Sligo PEACEPLUS Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plan (henceforth, Action Plan).
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![Easkey Hurling Team Honoured](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/Easkey Hurlers - Cllrs.jpg)
Easkey Hurling Team Honoured
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke hosted a Reception in County Hall for the Easkey Hurling Team to honour their recent success on reaching the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Junior Club Championship final.
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![Works to commence on the N16 Lugatober Road Realignment Scheme](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2023/N16 Contract Signing1.jpg)
Works to commence on the N16 Lugatober Road Realignment Scheme
BAM Civil Limited appointed as contractors for the realignment and upgrading of a 2.5km section of the existing N16 National Primary Road between Drumkilsellagh and Lugnagall townlands.
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![Sligo awarded over €270,000 by Community Monuments Fund](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/Enniscrone Castle2.jpg)
Sligo awarded over €270,000 by Community Monuments Fund
Sligo projects to benefit under CMF 2023 are Moygara Castle, St Feichin’s Church, Ballysadare, Enniscrone Castle and Court Abbey, Lavagh.
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![€132,500 for five Sligo projects under the Historic Structures Fund](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/Pollexfen House, Wine St. Sligo.jpg)
€132,500 for five Sligo projects under the Historic Structures Fund
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, has announced that 95 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF).
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![Pronav Clinical Wins Top County Enterprise Award](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/NEA Sligo County Award Presentation.jpeg)
Pronav Clinical Wins Top County Enterprise Award
A supply chain services business from Sligo is this year’s winner of the Enterprise Award for 2023, Local Enterprise Office Sligo has announced.
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![Spring into Action – A Community Learning Together](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2023/2023 Spring into Action 1.png)
Spring into Action – A Community Learning Together
The Spring into Action event returns this April. Spring into Action – A Community Learning Together is now in its second year after a successful inaugural event last year.
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Sligo Students Set for Croke Park Entrepreneurship Final
Local Enterprise Office Sligo have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Colaiste Iascaigh, Easkey, Corrran College, Ballymote and Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone will represent Sligo at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Friday 5th May.
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![14 Built Heritage Projects in Sligo to receive €107,006 in Funding](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2023/Calry Church of Ireland-The Mall.jpg)
14 Built Heritage Projects in Sligo to receive €107,006 in Funding
Under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), a total of €107,006 is being awarded to 14 projects in Sligo.
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![N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Submissions Extended](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2023/N17 Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor Submissions extended.png)
N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Submissions Extended
Sligo County Council have extended the deadline for submissions until 5pm on Friday 31st March 2023
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Enniscrone Destination Towns Project – The Square, Enniscrone
The redevelopment of the Square in Enniscrone at the Main Street and Cliff Road junction, which will lead to the construction of a pedestrian friendly public space, will begin on Monday next 13th March.
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![New Heritage Plan being prepared for Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/March2023/Aughris Head Co. Sligo.jpg)
New Heritage Plan being prepared for Sligo
What priorities or actions would you like to see in the new County Sligo Heritage Plan?
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![Building Better Business in the North-West](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2023/Building Better Business.jpg)
Building Better Business in the North-West
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is holding a series of free events for businesses which will highlight the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation and decarbonisation.
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![Area Based Transport Assessment](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2023/Local Transport Plan - Survey - 22nd Feb 23.png)
Area Based Transport Assessment
The Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) for Sligo will provide a long-term strategic planning framework for the development of transport infrastructure and inform the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and County Development Plan for Sligo.
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![N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Public Consultations](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2023/N17 Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor Consultations.png)
N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Public Consultations
Public Consultations will take place on the 7th, 8th and 14th March to allow members of the public to meet in person with the project team.
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Minister Calleary Turns the Sod on AIM Centre in Sligo
Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, Dara Calleary, TD, turned the sod on the site of the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo.
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Mercy College students visit County Hall
Second year students of Mercy College, Sligo, visited the offices of Sligo County Council on Thursday 2nd February.
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![Local Volunteers Honoured at Cathaoirleach’s Awards Ceremony](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/February2023/Cathaoirleachs Awards Winners 2022 - full Group.jpg)
Local Volunteers Honoured at Cathaoirleach’s Awards Ceremony
A number of County Sligo’s most dedicated volunteers were honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony in County Hall on Wednesday evening.
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![N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2023/N17 Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor-31st Jan 23.png)
N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project - Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor
Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) have released the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.
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![“Town Centre Living” Architectural Design Competition launched by Minister O’Brien and RIAI](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2023/Architectural Design Competition - Pirnmill Road.jpg)
“Town Centre Living” Architectural Design Competition launched by Minister O’Brien and RIAI
Architectural Competition seeks innovative design solutions for creating high-quality homes in Sligo
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Register your interest in the 2022 Community Support Fund Grant Scheme
On the 18th November, 2022 the Department of Rural and Community Development announced the launch of a new scheme called The Community Support Fund (CSF). This fund is being provided by the Government to support community and voluntary groups. The allocation to Sligo LCDC under the scheme is €282,702. Funding is split 50:50 towards
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![Road Safety Alert for Ice, Hailstones, Freezing fog and Snow](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2023/RSA Road Safety Alert - 16th Jan 23.png)
Road Safety Alert for Ice, Hailstones, Freezing fog and Snow
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths this week as Met Eireann has issued an advisory for cold weather that will bring sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on roads and footpaths.
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Emerging Preferred Options - Update - 11th January 2023
The following is an update provided by the Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) in relation to the selection of the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor (Phase 2 of the Transport Infrastructure Irelands Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.
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![Major Development Starts Next Week in Sligo](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/January2023/Queen Maeve Square drawing.jpg)
Major Development Starts Next Week in Sligo
The redevelopment of Stephen Street car park, into a fully pedestrianised public space known as Queen Maeve Square, funded by Fáilte Ireland, the Urban Regeneration Development Fund and Sligo County Council, will begin on Monday next 16th January in Sligo.
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![Funding Announced for Sligo County Library](/media/SligoCountyCouncil2015/PressRelease/April2024/Library Funding - April 2024.png)
Funding Announced for Sligo County Library
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced a €25 million investment in our Public Library Service, including funding of €1.31 million for the establishment of a new library in Ballymote.
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