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Prepare for the robot invasion!
SECONDARY SCHOOL students are being given the opportunity to learn about robotics using Lego at a series of interactive workshops commencing soon at St. Angela's College, This is another of the many important supports and initiatives which the St. Angela's College Access Schools Programme offers.
50-year-old estate has still not been taken in charge
ALMOST fifty years after the Ard-na-veigh housing estate had been built, it still has not been taken in charge, the Borough Council meeting heard.
McSharry: 'We' ll hold you to that'
SENATOR MARC Mcsharry, addressing Minsiter Perry's commitment, said that he'll hold him to his word. "You were wrong Minister when you said that the Troika didn't say how to distribute the millions, ye did. Fine Gael and Labour voted for these cuts. Using commercial terms such as the viability of children annoys me.
New Chamber President begins her term
SLIGO IS a great place to do business, stated new Chamber President Linda Moffitt at a ceremony in the Raddisson Blu Hotel where she accepted her chain of office.
Calf numbers rise by 16,000
JANUARY dairy and beef calf registrations jumped by more than 16,000 ( 23pc) compared to last year's figures.
Developing a 'taste' for Irish hospitality
A GROUP of students from Southern France have arrived in Sligo to sample our hospitality sector by working in local restaurants and hotels.
Girlfriend 'took my name off insurance'
A GURTEEN motorist summoned for not having insurance didn't realise he wasn't covered because his girlfriend took his name off her policy without telling him, Tubbercurry Court heard.
Staff left angry by remarks
STAFF EMPLOYED by Sligo County Council are said to be up in arms over remarks by the County Manager, Mr. Hubert Kearns about the Croke Park Agreement.
Local school through to African Aid finals
OUR LADY of Mercy National School, Pearse Rd., has been selected as a finalist in the national Our World Irish Aid Awards. The school is amongst eleven finalists chosen from across Ireland to participate in a special awards ceremony in Dublin Castle on February 21st. More than 9,000 students, from 450 schools entered the competition.
Joan had help in dealing with her husband's sudden death
JOAN had been married to her husband, soul mate and best friend for thirteen years. Tragically, he died suddenly while on holidays with their three children and this had a devastating effort on all their lives.
Inside News
- 'Any building here won't be accepted'
- €800k case
- Cinema screenings to return to Tubber
- Gardai face raft of retirements
- Talent Show
- Cranmore Road in a 'deplorable condition'
- Threw mobiles in river
- Drink driving
- Assault accused fought with his mother on night before court
- Need our voices to be heard in Dublin
- Late Nan Ward was a truly remarkable Travelling lady
- HOLD IT JUST A LITTLE LONGER!
- IT and Ocean FM making waves
- Another big night for Dearbhla - with the Queen of England!
- 'Foolish mistake' leads to woman being fined €200
- Collooney school awarded the Green Flag for Travel
- Reunion
- Minister for Health is slammed for his silence
- Bishop speaks up for Travellers
- Showing the best of Sligo craftwork
- Tax now paid
- President 'joins' Theatre Company
- EU Seminar at IT Sligo
- Warm tributes are paid as Joe retires
- Funding needed for collapsing dunes
In Pictures
Historic postcards Over 6,000 photographs, political prints and portraits from days gone by form part of a project launched at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast. To view collection and buy the images, visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/postcards.
Breaking News
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- 19:43 Man shoots himself at hairdresser's
- 17:54 Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
