Latest News & Press Releases

Cathaoirleach Promotes Business Networking (01/02/2012)

Councillor Michael Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, has highlighted the opportunity ‘Business Networking’ presents for small companies to develop their business, promote job creation and initiate partnerships.

Evaluation of the Replacement Waste Management Plan for Connacht (23/01/2012)

Evaluation of the Replacement Waste Management Plan for the Connacht Region 2006 - 2011

Cathaoirleach Commends I.F.A. (19/01/2012)

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming said ‘The place of the IFA in Irish history is a matter of public record, and its value to our rural community cannot be over-stated.’

Connecting For Business (17/01/2012)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming and Mayor Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady attended a meeting of the RE:CONNECT Western Region Business Network at the Irish Embassy in London

Warning for Dog Owners (06/01/2012)

Following a number of incidents involving dog attacks on sheep, Sligo County Council would like to remind dog owners of their responsibility to keep their dogs under control at all times and to always know where their dog is.

Household Charge (06/01/2012)

The Household Charge is an annual charge introduced by the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 which is payable by owners of residential property.

CEO of IDA Addresses Council (22/12/2011)

The Chief Executive Officer of the IDA Mr Barry O’Leary attended a Special meeting of Sligo County Council to discuss the Authority’s strategy for attracting new industry and investment to the region.

Current eContact (21/12/2011)

The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available

Current Council Focus (19/12/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Music Generation Sligo (14/12/2011)

Music Generation Sligo (MGS) was established in June 2011 and the first phase runs for three years to June 2014.

Harnessing Community Spirit in South Sligo (05/12/2011)

For many hundreds of years, rural dwellers have depended on agriculture and trade for their livelihood; Mass emigration or seasonal migration was forced on families to survive.

Cup Hero’s Gloves for Sligo Museum (05/12/2011)

Sligo Rovers FAI Cup Final hero Ciaran Kelly has very generously donated his gloves to the Sligo County Museum.

New Routes for Knock Airport (23/11/2011)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming says the news that Knock Airport is to provide four additional Ryanair flights will be a major boost to the North West.

November Podcast (16/11/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Chinese Delegation Visit County Hall (18/11/2011)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming welcomed a visiting delegation from Henan Province, China, to County Hall.

Sligo Success at National Pride of Place (08/11/2011)

Banada Development Agency took runner-up prize in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Awards announced at the gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday 5th November.

Caring for Sligo’s Built Heritage - A FREE Information Seminar (03/11/2011)

The Heritage Office, Planning Section and Architects Department of Sligo County Council will host a FREE information seminar on Caring for Sligo’s Built Heritage on Friday 25th November 2011 at the Clarion Hotel, Clarion Road, Ballinode, Sligo.

Contract Signed for Bunnanadden Wastewater Plant (28/09/2011)

A contract for the provision of a wastewater treatment plant for Bunnanadden has been signed at County Hall.

Cathaoirleach Honours Kearns Family (12/10/2011)

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming has hosted a reception in County Hall to honour the memory of Linda Kearns

Revised Opening Hours for Motor Tax Office (06/10/2011)

Sligo County Council’s Motor Taxation Office at Cleveragh Retail Park will have new opening hours with effect from Monday 17th October. From that date, customers can call to the office as follows.

October Council Focus (05/10/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Why Vets are prescribing Radio for pets this Hallowe’en (25/10/2011)

Veterinary Ireland is advising pet owners on measures to keep their pets safe this Hallowe’en

Minister Hogan opens Ballymote’s State of the art Fire Station (24/05/2011)

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, TD commended the actions of the Sligo Service during the recent series of gorse and forest fires.