Sligo officially ends being European Capital of Volunteering for 2017
Sligo has officially ended its year as European Capital of Volunteering. The formal closure of the year took place at a ceremony in Sligo City Hall this afternoon. A special lighting show and the turn…
Gardai, Donegal TD welcome Disclosures Tribunal results
A Donegal TD who raised concerns in the Dail about allegations by a garda from the county has welcomed the results of an inquiry which found the garda’s claims were ‘without any validity.’ Sinn Fein…
Sligo’s first Irish language secondary school opens it’s doors
Sligo’s first Irish language secondary school opened its doors today. The development, which is situated at Mercy College, is the newest co-educational school in the area in decades. Fifteen first year students are currently enrolled…
Justice Minister expected at spectacular closing ceremony in Sligo
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is expected to attend the closing ceremony of Sligo’s Capital of Volunteering. A spectacular light show will mark the end of the Year. The ‘Spirit of Sligo’ light show, which is open…
Gardai warn of ‘jammer’ device being used to break into cars
Gardai are warning people to be aware of a device called a ‘jammer’ which thieves are using to break into cars. Gardai in Donegal say it has become a problem in the county and across…
Sligo Councillor says Capital of Volunteering year has boosted the local economy
A Sligo Councillor is defending the investment of having Sligo as the ‘Capital of Volunteering’ this year. Questions have been raised as to what this honour has gained for Sligo and the North West. Today,…
Santa arrives in Sligo later
As December is now upon us, so too is the real spirit of Christmas. Santa is arriving in Sligo later doing a tour of the town in his sleigh from 2pm before arriving at Quayside…
