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Taiwan firm targets Sligo as European HQ

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

In what would be a major boost for County Sligo in the midst of the current recession, a Taiwan based electronics company, GLed Lighting, is considering setting up its main European manufacturing, assembly and distribution base in the county, The Sligo Champion can exclusively reveal.

Food festival whets the appetite for 'feel good' week in Sligo

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Sligo is counting down for what may be one of the biggest festivals of Food and Culture in the North West.The Streets of Sligo will come alive in a unique celebration of food and culture the weekend of 19th to 21st March. The Festival is about Sligo producers showcasing what they do best, the production of excellent produce, the restaurants offering excellent value for money.

Traders to press for free Easter parking

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Making Sligo the first free "wifi" broadband town in Ireland as well as removing parking charges during the Easter holidays are among the latest trade-boosting proposals from the Fair Dealer Alliance.

Oscar nominee to attend Sligo screening

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

On Tuesday 16th of March, Hollywood and Sligo will be closely linked together when Paul Young, a native of Boyle, Co Roscommon and producer of the Oscar nominated "The Secret of Kells" will be in town for a special screening of his film at the Gaiety Cinema, Sligo at 9.00pm.

Riverstown woman honoured for life's work with elderly

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Riverstown woman, Carmel Devaney, aged 73, has scooped an All Ireland Inspirational Life Award for being an outstanding role model and an example of an active and inspirational life at an award ceremony in Belfast, hosted by BT. Carmel was presented with her award on Monday, along with two other winners, by Senator Mary White and Dame Joan Harbison, for her role as chairperson of the Athlone Careers Support Group and for living a life dedicated to caring for others, including family and friends, over the past 20 years.

Hold on. . .we'll have a superloo by 2014!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Cross those legs and clinch those buttocks tightly...... the good news is that we will get our long-awaited superloo; the bad news --it could be another four years before we see it function.

American visitors to give parade the Disney magic

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

The organising Committee has expressed confidence that this year's Sligo's St. Patrick's Day Parade will provide a suitable celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the event.

Numbered pillars will help save lives

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Sligo Bay RNLI station has said the quick response in erecting numbers on the pillars marking the route from Coney Island to the mainland will greatly improve. safety there. Thanking the county council, Willie Murphy, Lifeboat Operations manager, explained that the work was undertaken under the supervision of Mr Gary Salter, Senior Executive Engineer.

Council calls for NAMA type rescue package to deal with mortgage arrears

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Sligo Borough Council has called on the Minister for Finance to introduce a NAMA style scheme for householders facing serious mortgage arrears.

Carmel honoured for work with elderly

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

HSE confirms 58 beds closed in Sligo hospital

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

There are 58 beds currently closed in Sligo General Hospital, Ms Chris Kane, office of the Regional Director of HSE West told this week's meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, in response to a question from Cllr Declan Bree.

Funding for traffic calming

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Dr Jimmy Devins T.D has acknowledged funding towards traffic calming measures in Sligo town, announced as part of the local roads grants for 2010.

Sligo crash to devastating defeat as rampant Wexford turn on the style

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:52 +0000

Sligo crashed to their second away defeat in Division Three of the Allianz Football League when they were hammered by rampant Wexford at Wexford Park on Sunday last.

Battle of the Rovers ends in stalemate

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:53 +0000

The fact that they may have been somewhat frustrated at not winning the game reflected the sense of encouragement evident in Sligo Rovers opening Airtricity Premier Division encounter against Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Rovers relish chance to avenge Cup final defeat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:05 +0000

Five months after their F.A.I. Cup final defeat to the same opposition, Sligo Rovers travel to the Morton Stadium on Friday night next to seek revenge against Sporting Fingal. (Kick-off 7.45p.m.)

Penalty shoot-out agony for Sligo/Leitrim squad

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:46 +0000

Sligo/Leitrim’s great adventure in the Oscar Traynor Cup ended in the most cruel fashion of all when they were beaten in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final of the competition at sundrenched MacSharry Park on Sunday last.

History in the making as Sligo Colleges go for Connacht glory

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:49 +0000

In a situation which bears testimony to the healthy state of under-age football in the county, two Sligo College teams will be battling it out for Connacht glory in a spectaculr doublebill at Charlestown on Saturday.

All set for St. Patrick's Day parades

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

BOYLE'S ANNUAL parade will take place on Wednesday, March 17th at 3.30pm.

Sligo rail station in the top three in Connacht

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

Sligo Station narrowly missed out to Claremorris to take the title of Best Station in Connacht at this year's Best Station Award. Station Manager, Jim Doherty and Kevin McNiffe and Martin Langan travelled to Dublin to attend the ceremony.

Henry retires after 47 years

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

A LONG and happy retirement is wished to Corney Henry, who hangs up his boots after 47 years service with Sligo County Council.

Entries sought for 'Mr. Riverstown'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

LITTLE BUDDIES 'Mr. Riverstown' fundraiser competition will now be held in Sligo Folk Park on Saturday March 27th. Local groups and clubs have been asked to put forward a personality to represent their club at this event.

Marty a big hit at GAA fund raiser

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000

OWENMORE GAELS G.A.A. Club had a very successful fundraiser in the Castle Dargan Hotel on Friday 26th March. The function was packed to capacity which was enjoyed by all age groups and was hosted brilliantly by RTE's Marty Morrissey.