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Yeats statue vandalised

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

GARDAI INVESTIGATING the daubing of graffiti on the wall of the Ulster Bank in Sligo as well as the throwing of paint over the iconic statue of W. B. Yeats located outside the bank at Stephen Street are seeking information from anyone who may be able to help them with their enquiries.

The mysterious masked pyjama protester

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

AN UNEMPLOYED man who's unhappy about a new social welfare system designed to cut down on fraud and protect identity, is unwilling himself to publicly reveal who he is.

Fleadh bid lost by three votes

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

SLIGO FAILED to win the 2013 All-ireland Fleadh Cheoil by only three votes, despite a massive drive to have it staged in the North of Ireland city to coincide with its year as The UK City of Culture.

Vital road reaches a dead end

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

A MAJOR road project indentified as an integral part of the traffic management plan for Sligo city is at a 'dead end' because funding has never been applied for to complete the final segment which measures just 31 metres.

President 'joins' Theatre Company

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

IRELAND'S new President, Michael D. Higgins has become the honorary patron of Sligo's Blue Raincoat Theatre Company and The Factory Performance Space.

Final nail in the coffin

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

SLIGO'S PLANNED multi-million euro city centre shopping centre looks doomed after NAMA appointed a receiver to a number of Treasury Holdings properties including Wine Street Car Park which was earmarked for the development.

Man 'almost suicidal' from being harrassed

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

A 61-YEAR-OLD Sligoman who claims he has been assaulted, threatened, bullied, victimised and called "dastardly" names in the housing estate in which he lives now says the situation has got so bad that he is "almost suicidal."

Lough Gill low on salmon

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

ONE OF the county's famous lakes is running low on salmon, sparking fears that fewer visitors will come to the region as a result.

Many homes above 'safe' radon levels

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

ONE IN FIVE Sligo homes tested for Radon recorded high levels of the gas, according to the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. Some 21% of homes in the region recorded high readings.

Prepare for the robot invasion!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

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'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

JANUARY dairy and beef calf registrations jumped by more than 16,000 ( 23pc) compared to last year's figures.

'Superstar' status for Seamus Keohoe

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

THE ANNUAL North Sligo AC Superstar competition took place in Grange recently there was a good turnout of enthusiastic athletes who took part in the various events.

Night of awards

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

SLIGO TENNIS club held their annual end of season party recently.

Students on top form in cross-country

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

SLIGO SCHOOLS figured prominently in the medals at the North Connacht Schools Cross-country championships at Sligo Race Course on Thursday last. A total of 804 young athletes from schools from Sligo, Mayuo, Leitirm and Longford took part in the event.

Another quest for glory by Breheny

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

HE'S ONE of Sligo's longest serving players, having made his Championship debut against New York ten years ago, but Mark Breheny has plenty of miles left on the clock.

McGee fit and ready to hit the ground running

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

AFTER MISSING last season with a serious shoulder injury, Sligo marksman, Colm Mcgee, is hoping to hit the ground running in 2012.

Bridesmaid couldn't do it without Slimming World

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

TAMMY first joined Slimming World in May 2011 after seeing a flyer in my local supermarket. 'I had known for a long time that I needed to do something about my weight and having been a member of Slimming World a number of years ago I already had an idea of what the plan was all about'.

Custom designs for every occassion at Jenny's Candles

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

FOR 2012 Jennie is delighted to add four new designs to her already comprehensive range. Among them the Classic Gold Family set featured in the image here. The other new designs include a Silver or Gold Corsage as well as a Simple Pearl and Bow Candle. These designs will feature first on the Custom and New Designs page of our website: www.jenniescandles.com

Wear your wedding dress again for a great cause

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

THIS MAY just be what all you past brides have been waiting for - the opportunity to wear your wedding dress one more time at a Charity Ball in the Villa Rose Hotel in aid of Donegal breast cancer care.

A professional photograper for style, quality and vision

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

MANY THINGS determine the price tag of professional wedding photography.

Marians Boyle a tradition of excellence since 1954

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:31 +0000

BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL gowns from top designers for the 2012/2013 now in stock at Marians Boyle. Marians a top destination store with all the top new bridal gowns in lace, satin, georgette and tulle flowing beautifully for your special day,