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Major golf event to tee up global TV coverage for Sligo area
Sligo is in line for a €600,000 tourism bonanza following confirmation that a prestigious PGA EuroPro tournament is to be staged in the county. The three-day tournament, which is expected to attract two hundred professional golfers from all over Europe, will be hosted by the Castle Dargan Golf, Hotel and Wellness. Running from June 2nd to 4th, the event will not only generate a timely spin-off for the local economy but will also afford extensive global television exposure for Sligo.
'Support your parade' call goes out to local groups
The organisers of the St. Patrick's Day Parade have renewed appeals to industrial and commercial, community, sporting and voluntary groups to support Sligo's 40th anniversary event.
Bullying probe: 'time to move on'
The Mayor of Sligo has made an impassioned personal plea to Councillors, officials and local authority staff to 'move on' in the wake of the Councillor Declan Bree bullying investigation and to 'get back to the business of running the Borough'.
St. Patrick's US trips for Mayor, Cathaoirleach
Sligo will be well represented in America for this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Groups unite to tackle jobs crisis
An historic amalgamation of business and trade union representatives has been formed in Sligo to combat the ever worsening recession, which has claimed three prominent retail businesses in recent weeks.
Bernie wins holiday, car, cash for mum-in-law
Bernie McHugh, playing on behalf of her mother-in-law Eileen Jackson-McHugh of Ballygawley, Co Sligo has won €312,000 including a holiday to New Zealand and a Toyota Corolla car after spinning the wheel on last Saturday's National Lottery Winning Streak Game Show on RTE.
Council minutes: ghost of Stalin haunts Bree
In the ongoing row between Clr. Declan Bree and County Manager Hubert Kearns, the Independent Socialist councillor has now claimed he was " air brushed" out of the minutes of a county council meeting.
Sligo couple bid for Eurotrip prize
The closing date for Eurotrip, an exciting new competition which affords two media-savvy adventurers the opportunity to have a free trip around Europe this Spring, is drawing close. If you have attitude and enthusiasm and require a new challenge for 2010 visit www.talktoeu.ie/eurotrip for further information on how to enter. All entries must be received by the 10th of March.
Major fundraising drive to complete Morrison cottage
With the Morrison Teach Ceoil in Riverstown now nearing completion, details of a major fundraising drive to complete the work has been announced. The €500,000 project has been funded to date by Sligo County Council, Peace 2, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Development Fund, Sligo Leader Company and a 'Buy a Brick' Scheme.
Rovers ready to rock th 'Hoops'
Manager Paul Cook ishoping that theShowgrounds 'rocks' forSaturday night's openingAirtricity League of IrelandPremier Division game againstold rivals Shamrock Rovers.(Kick-off 7.45p.m.)
Successful tea morning
MANY THANKS to all who attended the 'The tea for Diabetes' morning, in aid of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland, which was held in McDermott's Bar, Castlebaldwin. Also, a sincere thanks to McDermott's for the use of their premises, the teas and coffees provided, and the friendly and helpful staff. It was a lovely venue for this fundraising event.
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