As part of the Weekender in the Community series, Sligo Weekender reports Alan Finn and Luke Henderson were in Grange this week.
Havin’ a Laugh launch festival
The annual Havin’ a Laugh adventure weekend festival was launched last week by the Rennafix team on the grounds of Annaghmore estate at a very chilled out festival launch party.
Music theme night pack them in
The biggest Kieran Quinn music theme night yet saw over 1,000 people pack into Sligo’s Hawk’s Well Theatre on May 4, 5 and 6 to enjoy 120 performers sing the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Rosses Point man reflects on his ‘fearless’ rebel hero father
By Becky Hammill
Almost twenty years ago, The Sligo Weekender published an article about a man who had lived in Rosses Point, who was the first Irishman to be appointed to the operational staff of the Electricity Supply Board.
Sligo shooter plans four-province 4,000 clay pigeons in four days
Sligo man Kieran Finn is aiming high in his quest to raise awareness and funds for Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of self-harm depression and suicide.
19th-century Sligo convict’s story crosses the globe
An Australian woman has visited Sligo this month to learn more about her deep-rooted ancestry in the North West.
Over 2,000 walk from Darkness
On Saturday morning at 4.15am, over two thousand people gathered at the Knocknarea arena for the annual Darkness Into Light 5km walk/run in aid of Pieta house.
Minister at Banada garden opening
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan was among the guests at the official opening of the Banada Commemorative Garden on Sunday last.
