Following the freezing weather last week and the subsequent thaw, Irish Water continues to remind householders and businesses in County Sligo to check for leaks on their properties and report leaks on the public network
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Sligo County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022. 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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With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm and comfortable this winter.
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With the current icy weather warnings in place throughout the country, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal urging people to be aware of the added danger at our aquatic environments and of additional safety considerations when on or near the water.
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This year, Sligo County Council is supporting Missing Persons Day on Wednesday, 7 December.
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The redevelopment of Stephen Street car park into a civic and cultural amenity called Queen Maeve Square will be a huge asset for Sligo for years to come, according to CE of Sligo County Council Martin Lydon.
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Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, on Wednesday 16th November 2022, launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2023.
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The Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Marie Casserly has opened a Book of Condolence in County Hall in memory of the late Vicky Phelan, who passed away in the early hours of Monday morning following a lengthy battle against cervical cancer borne with bravery, courage and leadership.
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The Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Marie Casserly will open a Book of Condolence in memory of the late Vicky Phelan, who passed away in the early hours of Monday morning following a lengthy battle against cervical cancer borne with bravery, courage and leadership.
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Her Excellency Ambassador of Chile, Ms. Carla Serazzi as well as Chile-Ireland Chamber of Commerce representatives, visited the offices of Sligo County Council on Wednesday 9th November.
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The following is an update provided by the Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) in relation to the selection of the Emerging Preferred Corridor (Phase 2 of the Transport Infrastructure Irelands Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.
Read More on Emerging Preferred Options - Update - 27th October 2022

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke has announced details of the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2022.
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International E-Waste Day to focus on small e-waste reuse, repair and recycling under the slogan ‘Recycle it all, no matter how small!’ this 14 October.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke has opened a Book of Condolence in County Hall in memory of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy
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One of the most important projects delivered in County Sligo in recent years has come a step closer to fruition with a recruitment process underway for the appointment of a General Manager of the National Surf Centre in Strandhill.
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Mayor Councillor Tom MacSharry officially opened the An Garda Síochána Centenary celebration exhibition in City Hall on Wednesday evening.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke will open a Book of Condolence in memory of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy.
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A new guide is available to help small and medium enterprises and sole traders to make the most of business opportunities in the public sector, including with Sligo County Council.
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Richard Howley has been honoured with a reception by Sligo County Council hosted by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke.
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Make Way’ Day, (Friday 30th September), is a national campaign coordinated by the Disability Federation of Ireland.
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Works to replace 800 metres of the Enniscrone’s water mains will begin shortly and are expected to be completed in December.
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Mayor of Borough District of Sligo Municipal District, Councillor Tom MacSharry officially opened the Fáilte Ireland funded Tobergal Lane Outdoor Dining Area, today Friday 23rd September.
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Would you or your community group like to learn more about setting up a community archaeology project in your locality?
Read More on Community Archaeology Seminar to highlight Sligo’s Castles

Wow, what a Heritage Week that was! After two years of digital projects and online events it was a welcome return to in person events
Read More on Heritage Week in Sligo – A Great Success

Mayo County Council, in conjunction with Sligo County Council, have recently appointed Outdoor Recreation, a not-for profit organisation with expertise in the sustainable development of outdoor recreation across Ireland, to carry out a feasibility study for a recreational trail between Ballina and Enniscrone.
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The following is an update provided by the Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) in relation to the selection of the Emerging Preferred Corridor (Phase 2 of the Transport Infrastructure Irelands Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.
Read More on Emerging Preferred Options - Update - 3rd August 2022

The late Philomena Barry was honoured when a road was named in her honour at a ceremony in her native Mullaghmore on Friday last.
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The community of Tubbercurry and the wider region is looking forward with great excitement to the opportunity to enjoy swimming indoors right in their community with the recent announcement of plans for the arrival of a Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool in Autumn.
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Sligo has an exceptional wealth of archaeological monuments spread throughout the county, from mounds and tombs to castles and medieval churches.
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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien, T.D., spent Tuesday in County Sligo visiting housing schemes in Dromore West and Tubbercurry.
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Zoe Lally has been honoured with a reception by Sligo County Council hosted by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke.
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Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, T.D., visited the Sligo Local Enterprise Office (LEO) on Thursday, where he met with council officials and members of the LEO team as well as some of their client companies.
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Sligo County Council in partnership with Sligo Neolithic Landscapes Group have welcomed the announcement by Ministers O’Brien and Noonan that The Passage Tomb Landscapes of County Sligo have been added to Ireland’s Tentative List of World Heritage Properties.
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National Heritage Week 2022 will take place this year from 13- 21 August and is coordinated nationally by The Heritage Council in partnership with Local Authority Heritage Officers.
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National Play Day is taking over O’Connell Street, Sligo this coming Sunday, 10th July..
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Trailstone Group, a global energy and technology company, announced today that it plans to open a new office location in Sligo, Ireland, creating up to 20 new jobs over the next three years for the North West region and top tech talent graduating from the Atlantic Technological University Sligo.
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Gerry McGwyne has been honoured with a Civic Reception by Sligo County Council hosted by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke.
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Sligo County Council appointed an architect-led design team to develop a public realm strategy and designs for reimagining Enniscrone’s Promenade, Cliff Bath House and Pavilion.
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The vital work of Sligo County Council staff and members and the role they are playing in our county’s fight to tackle climate change is being highlighted for this year’s ‘Your Council Day’, which takes place on Friday 1st July.
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Councillor Tom MacSharry has been elected Mayor of Sligo Borough Municipal District at its AGM on Monday 27th June.
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Sligo County Council has appointed consultants to develop public realm enhancements to bring significant regeneration to the town of Tubbercurry.
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World Sand Dune Day is celebrated on the 25th of June, and to mark the occasion, Sligo County Council and ATU Sligo are hosting an event in Enniscrone Beach to discuss sand dunes.
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The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Clarke’s first official engagement was in Banada on Sunday, where he attended the unveiling of a War of Independence Memorial.
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Councillor Martin Baker has been elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote-Tobercurry Municipal District at their Annual General meeting which was held on Monday 20th June.
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Councillor Tom Fox has been elected Chair of Sligo Drumcliffe Municipal District.
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The Connacht Fleadh, a festival of traditional Irish music, which will take place in Sligo between June 20th and July 3rd, was launched on Friday last at County Hall in Sligo.
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Councillor Michael Clarke has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Paul Taylor hosted a Civic Reception in County Hall for the Sligo U20 County Football Team to honour their recent success on winning their first Connacht Title.
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Sligo County Council intend to carry out a public consultation event in Rosses Point on Friday 17th June 2022 from 11am to 5.30pm.
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Bolt launched its first Irish electric bike service in Sligo on Monday 13th June.
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Sligo County Council hosted a special Ceremony of Remembrance in their offices at County Hall on Thursday 9th June.
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Sligo County Council’s Planning Section have launched a fourth public consultation with respect to public realm enhancement scheme for Strandhill.
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Cathaoirleach Councillor Paul Taylor welcomed the Indian Ambassador to Ireland His Excellency Ambassador Mishra to County Hall on Tuesday. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife Reeti.
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The Cathaoirleach Councillor Paul Taylor was a guest at the Showgrounds on Saturday last for the launch of Paul Little’s book ‘In the shadow of Benbulben - Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers’.
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Organisers prepare to welcome 12,000 people to one of the first camping festivals of the summer.
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The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) took place in the National Convention Centre, Dublin on Saturday last where Sligo County Council’s Cranmore Regeneration Project (Phase I) and Harbour View Apartments Social Housing Development were triumphant in their respective categories.
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REBOOT held a very successful in-person Networking event on the 12th May in the McWilliam Hotel, Claremorris. Organisations and businesses from all corners of May, Roscommon and Sligo attended to hear industry experts, John O’Shanahan, CEO Lean BPI, Ailish Irvine, Consultant and Mark Loftus, Founder of PaddyBox.
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The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has announced the award of grants for a wide range of archaeological heritage projects under the department’s 2022 Community Monuments Fund.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Paul Taylor has congratulated Riverstown Enterprise Development Limited in winning the ‘Community Tourism’ category in the national IPB Pride of Place Awards held Monday evening.
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Sligo County Council’s retrofitting scheme produces life-changing results for residents of 50-year-old estate.
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Sligo County Council and Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership in conjunction with Let’s Play Sligo and the Sligo Tourist Development Association invite you to ‘National Bike Week – Family Fun Day’
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With summer rapidly approaching, the country’s dog owners are being encouraged to leave only paw prints in the sand and pick up after their pets when using the country’s beaches.
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The Colombian Ambassador to Ireland Her Excellency Patricia Cortés Ortiz was welcomed to Sligo County Hall by Cathaoirleach Councillor Paul Taylor and Chief Executive Martin Lydon.
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REBOOT Presents: How to use Digital Tools for Business & Networking Event in McWilliam Hotel Claremorris, 12th May 1.30-3.30pm
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Paul Taylor has welcomed the news that 75 new jobs have been announced by local firm Amcor.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Paul Taylor and Mayor of Sligo Municipal District Councillor Arthur Gibbons will open a Book of Condolence in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee.
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Sligo County Council has become the latest Council to sign up as a partner in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP).
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A two-day programme of events aimed at all ages will be held in the Abbeyquarter Centre and the Cranmore Community Co-Op workshop and community garden on 12th and 13th April 2022.
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Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has announced that 78 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4 million under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in conjunction with the 31 Local Authorities.
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Over 30 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations provide an ideal opportunity to showcase Sligo’s many attractions to an American audience.
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Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, has announced that 512 heritage projects across every county in the country will benefit from a total of €4m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
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Sligo Heritage Office is delighted to offer a free online course delivered by The Irish Heritage School that will take you step-by-step through the available online sources and will allow you to paint a picture of the geological, archaeological, and historical events that happened close to where you live in County Sligo.
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Sligo County Council Parks Department in conjunction with Sligo Tidy Towns is pleased to announce its participation in Host in Ireland’s “Orchards in the Community” initiative.
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New Years Eve saw Let’s Play Sligo launch its programme for 2022 with a suite of street games chalked into the pavement at Tobergal Lane, Sligo.
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Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys spent Friday in County Sligo visiting the many projects funded by her Department under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.
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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced a new partnership between the national Connected Hubs network and the global peer-to-peer and online collaboration platform Zoom.
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Second year students of Mercy College, Sligo, visited the offices of Sligo County Council on Monday 28th February. The visit was arranged under the ‘Business in the Community World of Work programme.’
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Children, principals, and teachers from Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré, Holy Family NS Tubbercurry, Killavil NS Ballymote, Scoil Ursula, and St. Edwards NS attended a launch with Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Dónal Gilroy, in Sligo Central Library.
Read More on Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Dónal Gilroy launches Breathe, Read, Relax; a book published as part of a Sligo Libraries project with Primary Schools

The following is an update provided by the Sligo National Roads Project Office in relation to the selection of a Preferred Option (Phase 2 of the TII Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.
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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (25th February 2022) announced almost €18.5 million to benefit rural towns and villages the length and breadth of the country.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Paul Taylor, has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys of major funding for County Sligo under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
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On 21st February, Pippa Hackett Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Use at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine officially “Turned the Sod” and planted the first tree to mark the development of the 105 acre Native Woodland Park, Sligo.
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An Orange Snow Warning has been issued for Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon. It is valid from 3am Friday to 3pm Friday.
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Éireann has issued Red, Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds, heavy rain and snow.
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The pupils of 5th and 6th Class from Cliffoney National School visited Sligo County Council’s offices on Monday 14th February to highlight the many challenges they face in terms of traffic volumes and speed, lack of parking facilities and issues around the pedestrian crossing on the very busy national primary route situated right outside their school.
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.
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REBOOT launches a new range of relevant training and networking opportunities for businesses and their staff for 2022
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, have announced a funding allocation of €175,161 for the implementation of Creative Ireland initiatives in Sligo.
Read More on Ministers announce €175,161 of funding in 2022 for Creative Ireland local authority projects in Sligo

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on all landowners to cut their hedgerows before March 1 to ensure they are not causing a potential serious road safety hazard.
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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today reminded dog owners of their responsibilities and the vulnerability of sheep to dog attacks, as lambing season approaches.
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Local Enterprise Office Sligo now supporting over 215 Small Businesses and 995 jobs according to new figures
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At its January monthly meeting, Sligo County Council passed a vote of sympathy to the family of the late Ashling Murphy.
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The feasibility study on the potential future uses of the jail was commissioned by the Friends of Sligo Gaol group and published this week in conjunction with Sligo County Council and Sligo Leader.
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Sligo County Council welcomed an announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys on January 6th that it was successful in its application for a €580,000 grant for Ballisodare under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.
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