Local TD encourages Sligo town imaginations to run wild
It’s time to run away with our imaginations for what Sligo can do. That’s according to Sligo-Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin, who was at the official opening of Queen Maeve’s Square on Friday. Outdoor dining facilities for local businesses and attractive seating options ensure that the Square will attract…
Sunday’s junior soccer results
Sligo Southern Hotel Super League leaders Gurteen Celtic have been given a walkover by last season’s champions, MCR, this weekend. Sunday, May 5th, 2024 Southern Hotel Super League (11am) Gurteen Celtic got walkover v MCR Ballymote Celtic 0 Carbury FC 1 Calry Bohs 5 Glenview Stars 0 Strand Celtic 8…
Hikers urged to be careful in Sligo over weekend
People are being urged to act safe and prepare appropriately when hiking out in the north west during this weekend. With more people visiting remote and hard to access areas over the extended period, there is an increase in chances of help required. Sligo/Leitrim mountain rescue team, among…
Chairperson looks forward to Sligo Ploughing Championships
It has been confirmed that this year’s Sligo Ploughing Championships are due to take place on Sunday, May 12th. Originally, the event was due to take place on April 7th, however it was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. This year’s event will take place at the Brennan…
Ireland relay squads qualify for Paris Olympics
Two Ireland athletics relay squads secured Olympic qualfication for Paris on the opening night of the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas – and there was Sligo interest in both squads. North Sligo AC’s Chris O’Donnell and Sligo AC’s Lauren Cadden were both members of the extended relay squads for…
Fermanagh’s Kieran McKenna leads Ipswich Town to Premier League
Ipswich Town secured promotion to the English Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 win over relegated Huddersfield Town at Portman Road. The architect behind the Tractor Boys return to the top tier of English football is an Enniskillen man – Kieran McKenna who has managed Ipswich to successive promotions…
Sligo Rovers beaten 4-1 in Wexford
The Sligo Rovers women’s team are still search for their first win of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division following Saturday evening’s 4-1 loss to Wexford at Ferrycarraig Park. Tommy Hewitt’s side trailed 1-0 at half-time, but Kelly Crompton’s equaliser straight after the re-start gave the bit o’red fresh hope. However…