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Sligo gears up for €3m concert boost
With just days to go to one of the most spectacular music weekends of the summer, Sligo is gearing up for a massive boost of up to €3 million to the local economy as 30,000 fans from at home and abroad converge on Lissadell House for eagerly awaited concerts by Westlife and Leonard Cohen.
'New generation' aircraft for Sligo rescue service
A "new generation" Sikorski S92A aircraft will operate out of Sligo Airport in two years time.
Evidence in former Mayor's public order case could last for two days
CCTV footage from a pub run by a Sligo councillor who is charged with Public Order offences arising from a Garda inspection of the premises will not be handed over to the prosecution, Sligo District Court was told.
Gardai probe link between petrol bomb attacks
Gardai in Sligo are satisfied that petrol bomb attacks on two houses over the week-end are connected.
Nurses warn budget cuts will 'totally decimate' hospital
Management proposals to effect budget savings of €9.5m at Sligo General Hospital before the end of the year will 'totally decimate' services there, local trade union leaders have warned.
Town set to buzz with carnival atmosphere
With thirty local venues hosting more than seventy gigs and a massive street party in the city centre, Sligo is set to come alive this weekend with the Lissadell Fringe Festival running from tomorrow (Thursday) until next Tuesday .
Taiwanese company to create 100 jobs in Ballymote
A leading Taiwan based electronics company is to establish its European manufacturing base in Ballymote with the creation of 100 jobs.
Court clears way for late night bars during festival
Sligo's publicans have been granted exemptions to allow them stay open later during the Lissadell concerts this week-end.
Ballymote man makes 35,000km trip from Australia for concert
Ballymote born and Canberra based Leonard Cohen fanatic, Mike McGettrick could hardly believe his eyes when he read that the poet and songwriter who has provided the soundtrack to his life was going to perform two concerts in his native county.
Amond’s late winner gets Rovers out of jail
Having left it in theback pocket on morethan one occasionthis season, Sligo Roversplayed their ‘get out of jail’card at the Showgroundson Tuesday night last asPadraig Amond claimed aninjury time winner to seeoff U.C.D.
Wedding extravaganza in Cloonacool
The society event of the summer is to take place in Cloonacool on Friday August 6th at 7pm – The wedding of Paddy Cool and Annie Cloona! This is a 'wedding' not to be missed and you don't even have to be invited. Simply book your place at the wedding reception by buying a ticket.
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