A revealing new exhibition exploring the fascinating stories of the Irish passengers who travelled on Titanic, including that of a Sligo woman, is running at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
Tuesday, May 21, 4:32 pm
Have a look at this promo video for what's shaping up to be a fantastic festival!! http://t.co/4y02j2s1hR - posted on 21/05/2013 09:43:54We are still getting positive feedback to the feature in last week's paper on the new Sligo Leader tourism bus... http://t.co/RH95PKb2oV - posted on 20/05/2013 18:07:34Congrats to everyone involved with the Sligo Junior Team on becoming Connacht Champions once again yesterday!... http://t.co/QrBPnkUncQ - posted on 20/05/2013 13:00:33Sligo Rovers have confirmed that tonight's match against Dundalk is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch in the Showgrounds. - posted on 18/05/2013 17:38:35A waterlogged Showgrounds pitch. So much for summer soccer! http://t.co/ERDJ11HpLl - posted on 18/05/2013 17:36:45
Pope appoints former Sligo priest as bishop
The Pope has appointed a former Sligo priest as Bishop of Kerry. Fr. Raymond Browne takes over the top position in the Kerry diocese after the the resignation of Bishop William Murphy. Pope Francis made the appointment today, Thursday. A native of Chapel Street, Athlone, the new bishop is aged 56. He attended Summerhill College [...]
Garda searches in Sligo Town and Tubbercurry
SEARCH: A number of Gardai on their way back to their vehicles after a Drugs Raid at Ard Na Mara, Cartron on Friday 19th April. Gardai, including members of the armed regional response unit, carried out searches of houses and their surroundings in Sligo town and Tubbercurry in the past week. The search in Sligo [...]
McHugh’s helping Irish Cancer Society
DAFFODIL: The staff at McHugh’s get into the Daffodil Day spirit. McHugh’s bar in Sligo town have continued their ongoing charitable work to help the Irish Cancer Society.
Posthumous honour for student Luke.
PASSING: IT Sligo student Luke Savage, who died in June 2012.Third level students across the Republic have paid a poignant national tribute to Luke Savage, an inspirational IT Sligo student who died last year. He has been posthumously named as winner of the award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life at the inaugural USI Student [...]
