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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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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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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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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Sligo County Council were delighted to be the recipient of an OPW Energy Progress Award this week (5th December).
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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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Applications now open for 2024.
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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, 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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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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Sligo County Council has prepared a Draft Sligo County Development Plan (CDP) for the next six years - 2024–2030.
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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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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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Sligo County Council is pleased to provide a beach wheelchair service for the summer.
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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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Campaign to include community-based events in Northwest Coastal Counties.
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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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National Heritage Week 2023 takes place this year from Saturday 12th to 20th August.
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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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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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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, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ambassador Palm, to County Hall on Wednesday, 12th July.
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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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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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The new National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Co. Sligo was officially opened today, 29th June 2023.
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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 has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo-Drumcliffe Municipal District.
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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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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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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 has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Clarke unveiled a commissioned portrait by artist Emma Stroude of the first Republican County Council.
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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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National Biodiversity Week is taking place from the 19th – 28th May 2023.
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Sligo County Council has today received over €1.4m under the Community Recognition Fund.
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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 is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling.
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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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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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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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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 projects to benefit under CMF 2023 are Moygara Castle, St Feichin’s Church, Ballysadare, Enniscrone Castle and Court Abbey, Lavagh.
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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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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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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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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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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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Sligo County Council have extended the deadline for submissions until 5pm on Friday 31st March 2023
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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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What priorities or actions would you like to see in the new County Sligo Heritage Plan?
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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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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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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 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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Second year students of Mercy College, Sligo, visited the offices of Sligo County Council on Thursday 2nd February.
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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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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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Architectural Competition seeks innovative design solutions for creating high-quality homes in Sligo
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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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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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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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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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