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<title><![CDATA[Non Principal Private Residence Charge Introduced]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[01/09/2009]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduces a €200 annual charge on non principal private residences]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Council in Focus ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/03/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[10/03/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Community, Enterprise, Arts and Environmental Services of Sligo Local Authorities
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<title><![CDATA[Taiwanese Ambassador Visits Sligo]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/03/2010]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray has met the Taiwan Ambassador His Excellency David Lee at County Hall to discuss enterprise opportunities in County Sligo.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16371,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[March Podcast]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/03/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[09/03/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The next edition of Sligo’s Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council  Focus’ will be broadcast at 9.00am on Sunday next 14th March ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16362,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Pride of Place Competition 2010]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/03/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[09/03/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each year communities have been nominated by Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council to take part in the competition and show the Co-operation Ireland judges what is good about their local area.]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo to Host National Challenge]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[24/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[24/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Fire Service will host the Second Rescue Organisation Ireland, National Challenge on Saturday 6th March. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16225,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tribute to Eugene Lambert]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[23/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[23/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council has paid tribute to the late Eugence Lambert]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16218,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[February Podcast]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[February Podcast]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16136,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo-Drumcliffe Area Meeting January 2010 ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Councillor Patsy Barry has been re-elected Chairman of the Sligo-Drumcliffe Electoral Area. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16134,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Writer In Residence Programme Events]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Library Services Writer in Residence Brian Leyden has arranged an exciting programme of events which will be of interest to readers of all ages. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16128,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach Visits St Angela’s for Launch of Strategic Plan]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[04/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[04/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray joined Tanaiste Minister Mary Coughlan and County Manager Hubert Kearns for the launch of St Angela’s College Strategic Plan 2009-2014.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16061,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Notice Re Lough Talt Water Supply]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[15/02/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council wish to notify consumers in the Lough Talt Water Supply Scheme that the water Supply will be interrupted to carry out essential repairs]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,16105,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Council Adopts Strategic Policy Scheme]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[At its January 2010 meeting, Sligo County Council formally adopted a Strategic Policy (SPC) Scheme. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15974,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[February News Digest]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Local Authorities February News Digest]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15972,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Emergency Contact Details]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[22/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[22/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A list of Emergency contact numbers]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15825,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Asked For Assistance in Preserving Water Supplies]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[22/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[22/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council has advised that supplies are currently being maintained on all public water schemes throughout the county.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15926,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach Commends Front-Line Staff]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[20/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[20/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray and County Manager Hubert Kearns have praised the staff for working around the clock over recent weeks]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15922,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Arts Grants and Bursaries Applications]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[18/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[18/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council Arts Service is pleased to announce its arts grants and bursaries for individual artists, community and voluntary arts groups ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15867,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[January's Council Focus]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[14/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[14/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[January's Council Focus]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15846,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Drumcliffe RossesPoint Ladies Honoured]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/01/2010]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[11/01/2010]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach honours Connacht Champions]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15832,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Weather Impacts on Library Service]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/12/2010]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Due to the severe weather conditions, Ballymote Branch Library ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15783,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Important Roads Notice]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[04/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[04/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Roads Update Sligo County Council]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Contract Signed for New Ballymote Fire Station]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[04/01/2010]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In an historic day for Ballymote County Manager, Hubert Kearns signed the contract with contractor Ollie Kenny for the construction of the new fire station]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15779,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Boatmakers Adze Presented to Museum]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[31/12/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[31/12/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mr. Eoghan Ryan, Clare Road, Ennis presented a boat maker’s adze to Sligo Museum recently.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15803,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Christmas Holiday Arrangements]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/12/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/12/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Please note the hours of business for Sligo Local Authorities during the Christmas Period]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15752,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Council Celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[17/12/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[17/12/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council have hosted information stands to inform the Sligo community about the excellent work being delivered by local disability groups. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15689,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Parking in Public Car Parks Sligo ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[08/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[08/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[At last night’s monthly meeting of the Borough Council, members unanimously agreed to suspend Parking Charges in all Public Car Parks in the Town]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15455,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo CDB Promotes Local Enterprise, Training and Education ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[01/12/2009]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Over the past seven months the Sligo County Development Board has hosted four very successful Enterprise, Training &amp;amp; Education events]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15353,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Facts About Radon – Public Information Meeting on 8th December ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council, in collaboration with the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII), will hold a public information meeting on radon on Tuesday 8th December, 2009, at 7.30pm. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15259,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Dr Ian Paisley Visits Sligo  ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[23/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[23/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dr Ian Paisley visited Sligo for a series of engagements this week]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15224,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[All-Island Pride of Place Awards]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[23/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[23/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council would like to congratulate the following groups who were awarded prizes in the All-Island Pride of Place Awards ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15240,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Council Warns Dog Owners of Responsibilities]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[19/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[19/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council is issuing a strong reminder to all dog owners of their responsibilities to ensure their dogs are under control at all times]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15190,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Training Education and Enterprise Promotion]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[01/11/2009]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Following the very successful promotions, hosted recently in Enniscrone and Tubbercurry a Further Training, Education and Enterprise Promotion will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Wednesday 25 November.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15185,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Peace Building Through Arts]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[05/11/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[05/11/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two new projects that will address the heritage, history, culture, and the art of Sligo will be launched by Tommy Gorman, RTE, NI Correspondent at a public event on Monday 9 November in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15101,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Gateway awarded €2.4m under Gateway Fund Initiative]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[09/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has announced the allocation of €3.85m in European Regional Development Funding to Sligo.  ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14761,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Innovation or Fantasy – Public Lecture to Explore Potential of Wind Energy]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[09/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A public lecture on the very topical subject of our energy resources will be held In the Sligo Park Hotel on Monday 19th October ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14758,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[County Sligo Comhaltas Honoured]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[06/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[06/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray has honoured the ‘historic’ successes of County Sligo Comhaltas musicians ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14744,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Major Funding for The Model Arts Centre]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[06/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[06/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Model, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres, was today awarded funding of €2.4 million from the Border Midlands Western Regional Assembly]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14734,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Re-Opening of Ballymote Library]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[05/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[05/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Re-Opening of Ballymote Library]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14730,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tubbercurry Training Education and Enterprise Promotion]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/11/2009]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Following on from the successful enterprise forums hosted in Sligo and Enniscrone, a Training, Education and Enterprise promotion will be held in Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry on Wednesday 11th November]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,15083,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Current eContact]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[02/10/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[02/10/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available]]>
</description>
<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14817,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo County Council Water Services staff hosted a coffee morning in aid of NW Hospice]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[18/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[18/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council Water Services staff hosted a coffee morning in aid of NW Hospice]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14682,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach and Mayor Promote Culture Night]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[16/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[16/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Murray and Mayor Councillor Jim McGarry have urged the people of Sligo to come out and enjoy the many events taking place around the town on Culture Night, Friday 25th September]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14622,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo County Development Board Comhairle na n&Oacute;g AGM – 13 October 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/09/2009]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This year’s annual Sligo Comhairle na n&Oacute;g will take place in the Clarion Hotel on Tuesday 13th October 2009]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14569,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Joint Policing Committee Meets in Tubbercurry]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[08/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[08/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[oint Policing Committees were established to provide a forum for Local Authority elected members, Oireachtas members, An Garda S&iacute;och&aacute;na and community representatives ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14551,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Enniscrone to Host Enterprise Evening]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[02/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[02/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[An Enterprise Promotion Event will be held in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, on Wednesday 16th September ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14411,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Stay In Touch - News and Information]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[02/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[02/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[News and Information]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14412,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Gum Litter Campaign Competition]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Design your own poster, logo or slogan in conjunction with Sligo Gum Litter Campaign. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14095,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo County Joint Policing Committee]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A meeting of Sligo County Council’s Joint Policing Committee will take place on Friday 4th September 2009 at 2.30pm ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14337,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Border Regional Authority]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[24/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[24/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Border Regional Authority considers it necessary to continue on-going consultation throughout the SEA Process in the preparation of the revised Regional Planning Guidelines]]>
</description>
<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14294,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ballymote Library Service]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[24/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[24/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ballymote Library Service will be closed temporarily for five months and will re-open to the public on 23rd February 2010]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14704,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Heritage Week 2009 ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[17/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[17/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Be part of it – it’s part of you]]>
</description>
<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14247,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14241,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Current eContact]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[11/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14236,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[August Podcast]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[10/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[August Podcast]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14233,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[IFA Addresses Special Meeting]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[07/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[IFA Addresses Special Meeting]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14215,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[RTE Showcase Sligo’s Geology]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council is hoping to meet the demand for its recently published book on the geological heritage of County Sligo following its coverage on RTE’s Nationwide programme]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14105,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Junior Achievement Awards]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[24/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[24/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The volunteers who assisted the Junior Achievement Programme have been honoured at an Awards ceremony in County Hall]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14087,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tidy Towns Local Competition Results 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[23/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[23/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following are the results awarded under the various categories]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14068,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Major Investment in Wastewater Programme]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[08/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[08/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Local Authorities are responsible for the management of thirty wastewater treatment plants throughout the county]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13656,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Eastern Bridge Project Approved]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[07/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The proposed Eastern Garvoge River Bridge will provide an eastern relief road which will further reduce traffic congestion in the city centre]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13648,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Pride of Place]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[01/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[01/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council recently selected five groups to represent Sligo in the All-Island Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition 2009]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13612,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo 2009 Play Day  a Great Success]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[14/07/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[14/07/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sunday the 5th July saw Doorly Park was taken over by children and families in what has now been designated the National Play Day]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13749,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ballymote Hosts Gum Litter Initiative]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[25/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[25/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Murray has launched Sligo County Council’s Gum Litter Awareness Campaign]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13360,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Councillor Gerry Murray Elected Cathaoirleach]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[19/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[19/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Councillor Gerry Murray Elected Cathaoirleach]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13291,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Rugby International Aaron Spring Honoured]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[19/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[19/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Grammar School’s Aaron Spring was honoured with a reception at Sligo County Council’s offices to mark his achievement in being selected for the International Schools Rugby team. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13295,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Current Podcasts]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[17/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[17/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Local Authorities monthly radio programme, Council Focus is broadcast on the second Sunday of every month ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11840,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Gum Litter Awareness Campaign]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[12/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ballymote is the venue for the launch of Sligo County Council’s latest environmental initiative, the Gum Litter Awareness Campaign]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13062,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Current eContact]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/06/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/06/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,13004,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo County Joint Policing Committee ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Borough Council Joint Policing Committee was set up in July 2006 as one of twenty two pilot Joint Policing Committees which were established nationally]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12877,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Climate Change Group Established]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Local Authorities Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) has been set up to help reduce our carbon footprint ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12872,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[SMD Treatment Plant Opened]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The largest infrastructural project in Sligo in recent years has been officially opened by Minister of State Michael Finneran, TD]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12871,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Heritage Week]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[17/08/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[17/08/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[2009 Heritage Week]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14252,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[New Fire Station for Ballymote]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[12/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[New Fire Station for Ballymote]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12539,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Notice of Election]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[06/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[06/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[An election of members for the Ballymote, Dromore, Sligo/Drumcliffe, Sligo/Strandhill and Tubbercurry electoral areas of the above-mentioned local authority is about to be held]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12486,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Rehab Care Visit County Hall]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[01/05/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[01/05/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Members of the local Rehab Care Group have been the latest to take part in Sligo County Council’s Open Local Government Programme]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12463,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Library Writing Competition Winners]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[30/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[30/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Prizegiving Ceremony took place in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo on 28th April 2009 ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12437,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Local Electoral Areas Orders]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[26/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[26/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The County of Sligo Electoral Areas Order 2009]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12019,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Response to Enterprise promotion Day]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great Response to Enterprise promotion Day]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12410,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Volunteers Honoured by Sligo County Council]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[28/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[28/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[There was a large attendance in County Hall for the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12403,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Host An Post Cycle Race]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[07/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[County Sligo has been selected to host one of 5 events as part of the An Post Cycle Series]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12233,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Major Enterprise Promotion on 23rd April]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[02/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[02/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an effort to attract new enterprise to Sligo and to offer supports to existing businesses, Sligo’s County Development Board is hosting an ‘Enterprise Promotion Day’]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12148,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 National Spring Clean]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[02/04/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[02/04/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each year during April, Ireland largest anti-litter awareness campaign, National Spring Clean, gets underway]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12138,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoor Classroom Winner]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[30/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[30/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Riverstown Number 2 Primary School unveiled their ‘Outdoor Classroom’ recently]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12106,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Mary Cullen Honoured at County Hall]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mary Cullen Honoured at County Hall]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12088,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Coolera Dramatic Society Honoured]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Deirdre Healy McGowan welcomed the Coolera Dramatic Society to County Hall to honour their thirty years ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,12086,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[March 2009 eContact]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[20/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[20/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11913,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tidy Towns Grant Awards Scheme 2009 ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[11/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council is running its hugely popular County Tidy Towns Competition again in 2009.]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11817,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Main Drainage Works Completed]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[09/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[09/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Construction work is completed on Sligo’s new Waste Water Treatment Plant at Finisklin ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11781,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Environmental Project Funding]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over forty groups in County Sligo have been awarded funding for Environmental Projects under the Local Agenda 21]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11772,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Fire Service Receive New Equipment]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Fire Service unveiled two new scene safety vehicles and a new fire tender this week]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11771,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[National Tree Week 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A tree planting event, to mark the first year of the opening of the Ballisodare Composting Facility was held as part of the programme of events in County Sligo ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11744,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Council to Honour Mary Cullen]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[20/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[20/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Jude Devins is to host a reception in County Hall to honour Sligo athlete Mary Cullen]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11912,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Water Conservation Website Launched]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[23/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[23/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council has launched a new website providing very useful information for the public on water conservation and water pricing]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11727,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Geological Heritage]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[18/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[18/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Few people are aware that Sligo’s extraordinary landscape is the product of colliding continents, tropical seas, volcanic explosions and crushing sheets of ice. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11715,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Primary Schools 'Outdoor Classroom' Competition 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[16/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[16/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[As part of the Sligo County Council ‘Green Schools Programme 2009’, the Council are running an environmental competition ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11684,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[First phase of Western Distributor Road to commence]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[16/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[16/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The construction of the Western Distributor Road Phase 1 from the Ballydoogan Road to the Strandhill Road is about to commence]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11685,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo to Host National Housing Conference]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/03/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/03/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[National Housing Conference will be hosted in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo on 30th and 31st March 2009. 
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11843,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo and Environs Draft Development Plan 2010 - 2016 ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council have prepared a Draft Development Plan for Sligo and Environs (SEDP) for the period 2010 to 2016]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11657,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Review of the Regional Planning Guidelines ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Border Regional Authority hereby gives notice of its intention to review the current Regional Planning Guidelines for the Border Region]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11664,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Community and Voluntary Sector Grant Scheme 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[06/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[06/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Applications are invited from County Based Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11541,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cathaoirleach Attends Annual IFA Function]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[11/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Jude Devins has said that the role of the farming community was never more important ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11651,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tree Recycling a Success]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/02/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/02/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[This January, over 300 Christmas Trees were brought to the Ballisodare Composting Facility, Youngs Quarry, Ballisodare for recycling. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11460,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Heritage Grant Schemes 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[14/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[14/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council in association with the County Sligo Heritage Forum is committed to “working with the community, to know, value and care for Sligo’s heritage and to increase awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of our heritage for all”. ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11182,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[January 2009 eContact]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[29/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[29/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11420,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Environment News]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[27/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[27/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Saturday next 31st January is free ‘Electrical Recycling Day’ at two centres in County Sligo]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11404,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Heavy Fine for Litter Offender]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[26/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[26/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[A fine of €1,500 has been imposed at Ballymote District Court on a person found guilty of litter offences ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11382,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Grants and Bursaries Scheme 2009 ]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[22/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[22/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council Arts Service Calls for Grants and Bursaries Scheme 2009 Totalling €44,000]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11362,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 World Rally Comes to Sligo]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[26/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[26/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[2009 World Rally Comes to Sligo]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11381,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[World Rally Road Closures]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[29/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[29/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Please take note that as a result of traffic issues arising from the FIA World Rally Championship 2009 the following roads will be closed:]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11417,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Motorists Urged to be Vigilant in 2009]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[While 2008 saw the lowest ever recorded road deaths in Ireland since records began, there were still 276 people tragically killed on the nation’s roads, including seven people were killed  in County Sligo]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11247,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Liar Liar Launched in Sligo Library]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[13/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[13/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mayor Councillor Veronica Cawley and Cathaoirleach Councillor Jude Devins officiated at the recent launch of Sligo born writer Alan McMonagle’s newly published book of short stories ‘Liar, Liar.’ ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11251,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sligo Local Authorities 2009 Preview]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[05/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[05/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[In 2008 Sligo Local Authorities administered over €11.6 million under its Housing Capital programme]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11143,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminder to Dog Owners]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[07/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sligo County Council is issuing a strong reminder to all dog owners of their responsibilities during the lambing season ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11162,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ballisodare Green Waste Facility]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[07/01/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[07/01/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the month of January,  recycle your Christmas tree for only €3 ]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,11153,en.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese Ambassador Visits County Hall]]></title>
<pubDate><![CDATA[03/09/2009]]></pubDate>
<createDate><![CDATA[03/09/2009]]></createDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chinese Ambassador Visits County Hall]]>
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<link>http://www.sligococo.ie/News/Name,14436,en.html</link>
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