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Aero Club celebrations take off to mark 35 years of Sligo aviation

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

As they celebrate an historic milestone from their base at Sligo Airport, Strandhill, they have issued an open invitation to all to share the experience and to learn more about one of the longest established flying clubs in the country.

South Sligo man's six day trek across the Gobi desert

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Monasteraden native, Declan Surlis has just completed one of the most gruelling endurance events you can find anywhere in the world, a 250km foot race over six days across the Gobi desert.

Nun who loved and valued Sligo's youth celebrates her Golden Jubilee

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

In a homily in the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare, Co Roscommon, Bishop Christopher Jones recalled the life and work of Sr. Jacinta Cullinane, saying those present were celebrating not only her answer to the call of the Lord but also, and in a special way, the response to that call by a young girl who grew up in the forties and fifties.

Neven Maguire hosts charity cookery demonstration

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

A major fundraising Cookery Demonstration is being held in The Radisson Blu Hotel Sligo on Wednesday September 8th at 7 p.m.

Looking good at 102!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Hard work and fresh air. That's the secret to long life, according to Nora Brennan. And she should know, for on Thursday last, the woman from Leitrim South, Chaffpool, just outside Tubbercurry, celebrated her 102nd birthday.

On Rosses Point island, the world's an Oyster for the hares....or is it?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

New questions have arisen about the netting of hares on Oyster Island, a practice that, it's believed, has been going on for more than 50 years for the purposes of live coursing.

Soccer girls take bronze at Community Games finals

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

THERE were great celebrations in Ballymote on Monday night August 16th when we welcomed home our U-15 girls soccer team who won the bronze medal in the national finals held in the IT complex in Athlone. The semi-final, against a strong Kilmallock team from Co Limerick, resulted in the Ballymote team surrendering their first half lead to eventually lose 1-2 to the Munster Champions. Our girls overcame the disappointment of their semi-final defeat to overcome the highly fancied Ulster champions from Fanad in Co Donegal in the 3rd/4th place play off played on Sunday morning. All the hard work by the team over the season, who are managed by Michael McMorrow and Sean Tansey, paid off, as this time they held on to their first half lead, played on the energy sapping all weather pitch, for a deserved 1-0 victory. The panel for the U15 team was: Roisin Cawley, Aoife Conlon, Shauna Conlon, Gemma Gurrie, Gemma Golden, Shauna Healy, Jennifer Judge, Deirdre Kerins, Sinead Langton, Nicole Martin, Rebecca Martin, Denise McGrath, Katie McMorrow, Claire Tansey, Karen Tansey and Sorcha Tonry. A SPECIAL thanks to Karen Tonry who looked after the girls between matches, and also to all the supporters who gave such great support over the weekend.

Meet the kid who made wimpy cool!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid', the best-selling illustrated novel by Jeff Kinney has made it onto the big screen. The family comedy motion picture is based on the books which sold a whopping 28 million worldwide. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' chronicles the adventures of wisecracking pre-teen Greg Heffley, who must somehow survive the scariest time of his life - middle school.

Perry calls for a national campaign to boost local businesses

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Fine Gael Small Business Spokesman John Perry TD has called for a national campaign to support local businesses and encourage consumers to spend more locally.

World's smallest car to make comeback

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

The world's smallest car is set to make a comeback thanks to new investment from Dragons' Den tycoon James Caan.

Gift promotion at Cara pharmacy

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

The official launch of the Lancôme Temperley cosmetics bag gift promotion takes place at Cara Pharmacy, Quayside Shopping Centre on Thursday, August 26th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be ten per cent off all Lancôme products and the Temperley bag is free with any two Lancôme purchases.

Shock for Rosses Point residents as demand is made to hand up property

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

A number of people who possess property in one of the most sought-after and scenic locations in County Sligo have received letters giving them 28 days to hand over their property to people who, it's thought, are the Englishbased descendants of former landlords or shareholders of a former estate in the area.

'Double dip' scenario is unlikely

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

The potential for increased corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity over the coming weeks was mentioned by this column last week.

Accountants' Courses in Sligo

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

ADVISING clients on recovery mechanisms is the name of the game for many Chartered Accountants across Sligo in the current turbulent economic climate.

Leading edge entrepreneurs in Rosses Point

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Dr. Brian Moore is a prime example of the breed of entrepreneur in Sligo. A physical education teacher by training, and having studied sport science and biology, Moore has worked in the field of high performance sport for the last eleven years.

Black Pig festival drew huge crowds

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

WOULD YOU or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/achievements, if so please send your news and pictures to the Tourist Office before 12 noon on Wednesday or ring 096/36746 E-mail enniscronetourism @eircom.net THE BLACK Pig Festival took place in Enniscrone from August 5th to 9th.

Teeling centre project gets planning

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

THE MORNING Star Steiner Kindergarten, Ballinacarrow reopens on Wednesday 1st September 2010 for children aged 3 â“ 6 years.

Local athletes prove they're the masters!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

BOTH PADRAIG Maye and Neil Egan, from Aclare, have done our parish proud as they returned from the Irish Masters Athletics in Tullamore recently with a grand total of 8 gold and 1 silver medal.

Warriors run

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

THE WARRIORS Festival is a non-profit voluntary festival that provides entertainment for people of all ages and is now one of the longest festivals running in the NorthWest.

Local player stars for Aberdeen team

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

IT HAS been a busy summer for Ballisodare's Michael Casey who has just returned from a training camp with a under 15 International squad in Enfield and earlier in the month Michael was a guest player for Scottish side Aberdeen in the prestigious Umbro Galway Cup in the u15 Boys Elite section of the competition.

Coleman traditional festival running in Gurteen

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Local man reaches final of electric picnic art competition

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Vincent Naughton from Garavogue Villas, County Sligo is one of the finalists of the European Recycling Platform (ERP) in conjunction with Electric Picnic Art Competition. Budding artists from across the country were invited to submit a design to be built exclusively from waste electrical items to highlight the importance of electronic recycling. The overall winner of the competition will have the chance to see their creation brought to life by world renowned artist and sculptor, Shrine and showcased in the Global Green area at Electric Picnic.

Spectacular drama guaranteed as Warriors' get set for special day

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

One of the most enduring events on the Sligo sporting calendar is set to create another day of spectacular drama as the 26th Warriors Run takes place in Strandhill on Saturday.

Sligo's strong connection with St. Nathy's reflected in new book

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

IT may be difficult to believe, not alone comprehend, but St. Nathy's College Ballaghaderreen is celebrating the two hundredth year of its foundation in 1810.

Went swimming while drunk

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

A man who went swimming at Strandhill beach while intoxicated was fined €200 by Judge Kevin Kilraine at Sligo District Court.

Sligo Wheelchair Association playing vital role in making life easier for people with disability

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Three mornings a week, the Association welcomes groups to partake in arts and crafts and other activities at the Centre.

For Sligo Airport -based Usher Aviation, the sky is the limit

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Despite the country swirling in the midst of a full-blown economic storm, Sligo Airportbased Usher Aviation is flying high with the opening of its Irish Aviation Authority approved Flight Academy.

Fined €300 for public order offence

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

A 21 years old man who was arrested under the Public Order Act was fined €300 by Judge Kevin Kilraine at Sligo District Court.

Deacons to minister at funerals and marriages

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

The sight of priests ministering at funerals, marriages and baptisms is continuing to be so common that it's almost taken for granted.

Sligo doctor to speak at RDS health event

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

Sligo GP, Dr. Prannie Rhattigan, will be among the high profile speakers at Ireland's biggest health and wellbeing event, Rude Health, which takes place at the RDS on Saturday and Sunday, September 11th and 12th.

Council motion on VHI rates

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:52:20 +0100

The sale of VHI by the Government should not result in higher premiums for policy holders, Councillor Michael Fleming told a meeting of Sligo County Council.