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09/11/2011 -

2011 Road Safety Roadshow

A Road Safety Road Show aimed at 4th year students, transition year students and all youth organisations and groups took place on Wednesday 16th November 2011 in the Regional Sports Centre, Sligo.

23/11/2011 -

New Routes for Knock Airport

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.

16/11/2011 -

November Council Focus

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

18/11/2011 -

Chinese Delegation Visit County Hall

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

08/11/2011 -

Sligo Success at National Pride of Place

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.

03/11/2011 -

Caring for Sligo’s Built Heritage - A FREE Information Seminar

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.

28/09/2011 -

Contract Signed for Bunnanadden Wastewater Plant

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

12/10/2011 -

Cathaoirleach Honours Kearns Family

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

06/10/2011 -

Revised Opening Hours for Motor Tax Office

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.

05/10/2011 -

October Council Focus

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

25/10/2011 -

Why Vets are prescribing Radio for pets this Hallowe’en

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

28/10/2011 -

Costs of Halloween Can Impact on Essential Services

Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council, together with local authorities throughout the country, are bracing themselves for the annual week of increased fire call-outs followed by extensive clean-ups and costly repairs.

16/09/2011 -

Architectural Awards Display

The Architectural Association of Ireland Awards make a welcome return to Tubbercurry Library from 10th September to 21st October, 2011.

13/09/2011 -

Tidy Towns Winners Announced

The winners of Sligo County Council sixth Tidy Towns Competition were announced at the September meeting of the Council

12/09/2011 -

2011 National Volunteer Week

2011 National Volunteer Week

16/08/2011 -

It's Your Beach, Have Your Say

The Bathing Water Quality Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No 79 of 2008) require each Local Authority to identify Bathing Waters within their functional area on an annual basis.

11/08/2011 -

Pride of Place Competition 2011

Sligo County Council would like to congratulate and thank the three groups who represented County Sligo in the Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Competition 2011.

01/09/2010 -

Current eContact

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

04/08/2011 -

Heritage Week 2011

From the 20-28 August 2011, Heritage Week will be celebrated in Sligo, with many events happening throughout the county

03/08/2011 -

Prison Escapes to Feature at Gaol during Heritage Week

During Heritage Week 2011, Cinema North West will screen the prison escape stories of Linda Kearns and Frank Carty in the unique setting of Sligo Gaol

07/09/2011 -

Major Water Burst in South Sligo

Gurteen Village, Monesteraden , Cuilmore, Cloonloo and Moydoo

27/07/2011 -

Beachguard and Beach Warden cover for 2011.

Beachguard Cover in County Sligo.

20/07/2011 -

Cathaoirleach Honours Olympic Medallists

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Fleming has hosted a reception to honour Sligo’s newly crowned Olympic medallists, Adrian Cornwall and Joseph Cullen

21/07/2011 -

Pride of Place 2011

Three communities in Sligo have been nominated to represent the county in the Co-Operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place competition 2011

14/07/2011 -

Tackling Litter And Graffiti

Sligo County Council has published its Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme 2011. Groups may be eligible for funding under the Scheme. €22,000 is available for projects throughout County Sligo which foster actions against litter and graffiti through awareness and education.

11/07/2011 -

Current Podcast

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

14/07/2011 -

Cathaoirleach opens 25th South Sligo Summer School

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming described the South Sligo Summer School as ‘one of the most significant and enjoyable such festivals in the country’.

14/07/2011 -

Cathaoirleach Commends Fund-Raising Cyclists

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming congratulated the cyclists who took part in a fund-raising cycle between Dublin and Tubbercurry

05/07/2011 -

Fun For All at Sligo Play Day

Fun For All at Sligo Play Day

20/07/2011 -

Collooney Ballisodare Water Supply

Collooney Ballisodare Water Supply

23/06/2011 -

Current eContact

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

27/06/2011 -

Councillor Fleming Elected Cathaoirleach

Councillor Michael Fleming has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council at its AGM on Monday 27th June

27/06/2011 -

National Play Day 2011

Sunday 3rd July from 2 - 5pm in Doorly Park, Sligo

22/06/2011 -

Strandhill Beach and Coastal Path Accessible to Public

Sligo County Council would like to thank the people of Strandhill and visitors to the area for their patience and understanding following emergency remedial works following severe coastal erosion of the sand dunes.

17/06/2011 -

National Bike Week 2011

National Bike week takes place this week starting on Saturday 18th June

14/06/2011 -

Japanese Embassy Official Visits County Hall

The Second Secretary of the Japanese Embassy Mr Susumu Kiyosawa visited County Hall recently and met with the Cathaoirleach Councillor Joe Leonard, and County Manager Hubert Kearns.

02/06/2011 -

"Clean Coasts" Photography Exhibition

Sligo County Council's Environment Section are delighted to be bringing the An Taisce "Clean Coasts" Photography Exhibition to Sligo.

24/05/2011 -

New Library at heart of the Community

The new Community Library in Ballymote was officially opened by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr Phil Hogan TD

24/05/2011 -

Minister Hogan opens Ballymote’s State of the art Fire Station

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.

13/05/2011 -

Role of Civil Defence Highlighted

The valuable contribution of the Sligo Civil Defence volunteers during the severe weather spell over Christmas and new year was highlighted at a ceremony hosted recently to honour long serving and retiring volunteers.

13/05/2011 -

Sligo Fire Service

Sligo Fire service combat largest fires in 30 years. Fire service crews responded to a series of fires around Sligo and neighbouring counties over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.

10/05/2011 -

Tributes paid to Late Joe Cawley

Tributes were paid to the former Cathaoirleach and Councillor Joe Cawley who passed away recently and late Tommy McHugh, a member of Council staff who passed away after a short illness.

08/07/2010 -

Series of Fires over Holiday Weekend

Updated 3rd May 2011 16:00

07/05/2011 -

Disruption To South Sligo Water Supply

Update 7th of May 23:30

21/04/2011 -

Mobile Library Service Extended

Mobile Library Service Extended

13/04/2011 -

Winner Picked for MS READaTHON

Winner Picked for MS READaTHON

01/04/2011 -

Online Literary Journal Launch

Vincent Woods and John Minihan to attend online Literary Journal Launch and Photographic Exhibition Launch in Sligo Central Library

01/04/2011 -

Delegation from Henan Province, China Visit Sligo

Representatives from Henan Provincial Government, China visited Sligo to explore the establishment of links in the area of enterprise, education and tourism.

09/03/2011 -

March Council Focus

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

01/09/2010 -

Current eContact

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

01/03/2011 -

Community Heritage Grants Scheme 2011

Community Heritage Grants Scheme 2011

28/02/2011 -

Sligo Launch Walk of Dreams

Soccer personality John Giles officiated at the launch of the ‘Walk of Dreams’, which will take place at 14 locations nationwide, including Sligo, on Sunday March 27th

07/02/2011 -

Sligo County and Reference Library Re Opens

The County Sligo Library Services wish to advise its customers that the refurbishment works at the Reference Library in the Westward Centre, Bridge Street, have been completed and the Library is re-opened.

10/02/2011 -

Mobile Library Service Launched

Sligo County Library is delighted to announce the launch of a mobile library service

10/02/2011 -

February Council Focus

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

02/02/2011 -

Second Tidy Towns Meeting Arranged

‘Sligo Tidy Towns’ in conjunction with the Sligo Local Authorities, Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Together for Sligo, are hosting a second information evening on the future direction of Sligo Tidy Towns.

28/01/2011 -

Historic Banner Unveiled in Keash

Historic Banner Unveiled in Keash

24/01/2011 -

Are you eligible to vote?

If you want to check if you are eligible to vote at the forthcoming election, you can examine the register of electors at Sligo County Council Offices

12/01/2011 -

January Council Focus

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

07/01/2011 -

Christmas Tree Disposal

Wondering what to do with your old Christmas Tree?

12/01/2011 -

Water Supply Update 12th Jan

While there remains increased demands on the public water supply network,

17/12/2010 -

Cathaoirleach launches Green Works Programme

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Joe Leonard has launched a ‘Green Works’ Programme, an initiative offering job seekers training in various aspects of sustainability from Green Building, Renewable Energy Systems to Starting Your Own Green Business.

20/12/2010 -

Lissadell Verdict

Statement By Sligo County Council

16/12/2010 -

December Podcast

The next edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’ will be broadcast on Ocean FM at 9.00am on Sunday next 19th December

22/12/2010 -

Christmas Holiday Arrangements

09/12/2010 -

Dog Licence Fee Increase

Dog Licence Fee Increase

09/12/2010 -

Caution Advised Using Attic Heaters

There has been some concern over the use of “attic heaters” expressed by members of the public.

29/11/2010 -

Roads Winter Treatment Programme

Roads Winter Treatment Programme

30/11/2010 -

NRA Winter Driving Tips

The NRA has published the following Safe Winter Driving Tips

30/11/2010 -

Open Day in County Hall

Sligo County Council hosts Open Day to mark International Day for People with Disability.

19/11/2010 -

Sligo Success at National Pride of Place

Three community groups from Sligo were awarded prizes in the Pride of Place competition at an awards ceremony held in Trim, Co. Meath on 14th November, 2010.

08/11/2010 -

Library Hosts Great War Exhibition

Sligo Library is delighted to host an exhibition on The Great War. The exhibition, entitled ‘A Long Long Way. Letters from The Great War, 1914 – 1918’

27/10/2010 -

Green Flag for Grange NS

Grange National School Scoil Naomh Molaise raised its fourth Green flag

10/11/2010 -

EPA Code of Practice Workshop held on 9th November 2010

Sligo County Council held a workshop on the Tuesday 9th November 2010 in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, in relation to the Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice, the Site Assessment process and the setting up of the new panel.

03/11/2010 -

Climate for Change Meeting

Change.ie the Power of One and Sligo County Council / Sligo Borough Council are holding a free talk on climate change in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on Wednesday 10th November 2010 from 8 - 9pm.

28/10/2010 -

Draft County Sligo Biodiversity Action Plan

Public display and consultation – 27 October to 24 November 2010

15/10/2010 -

Sligo Library Celebrates All Ireland Poetry Day

All Ireland Poetry Day was celebrated in Sligo Central Library on October 7th, with a free lunchtime reading of poetry by the renowned writers Mary Branley, Macdara Woods and Dermot Healy

12/10/2010 -

Draft Sligo Gaol Conservation Plan

Copies of the draft Sligo Gaol Conservation Plan will be on display from Wednesday 13 October 2010 to Wednesday 10 November 2010

11/10/2010 -

2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

The European Commission has designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.

08/10/2010 -

Roadshow to Target Young Drivers

A Road Safety Road Show aimed at 4th years and transition year students will take place on Wednesday 20th October 2010 in the Regional Sports Centre, Sligo.

07/10/2010 -

October Podcast

To mark the National Day of Volunteering earlier this month, the current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme and podcast ‘Council Focus’ focuses on the role of the volunteer in our community

15/09/2010 -

Open Days Organised for 2010 Fire Safety Week

Open Days Organised for 2010 Fire Safety Week

01/09/2010 -

Current eContact

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

25/08/2010 -

Sligo Old Gaol Opens to Public

Sunday 22nd August saw an Open Day at the Old Sligo Gaol as part of Heritage Week 2010. This unique tour bought visitors back to a time when the Gaol had a huge influence within the County and the wider region.

13/09/2010 -

September Podcast

In the current ‘Council Focus’ podcast, Dolores McDonagh gives an overview of the Peace 111 Programme and Marion Davis previews the Sligo Civil Defence winter registration and training programme. There is also a round up of news and information from the Sligo Local Authorities.

13/08/2010 -

Culture Night Sligo 2010

Over 50 events offer an impressive programme of free late night culture for all ages and all the family in Sligo.

03/08/2010 -

Presentation to County Museum

Mrs. Rosalee McKay and her husband Sam from Coalisland, County Tyrone recently presented an important piece of Irish Silver to Sligo County Museum

30/07/2010 -

Pride of Place 2010

Sligo County Council would like to acknowledge and congratulate the three groups who represented County Sligo in the Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Competition 2010.

20/07/2010 -

HSE Advice on Lyme's Disease

HSE North West Public Health Department Advise on Protection Against Lyme Disease

16/07/2010 -

Developing a Strategic Plan for Tourism in Sligo

Sligo County Council hosted a public consultation evening recently to discuss the development of a strategic plan for tourism in County Sligo

08/07/2010 -

Heritage Interpretation Workshop for Sligo

Heritage Interpretation is essentially about sharing stories and connecting people to places, wildlife and history.

06/07/2010 -

Providing leadership to address our Alcohol Culture

“Leadership is key to changing the way in which we consume alcohol in Ireland.” This is a message that was considered at a unique event attended by representatives from a range of sectors

05/07/2010 -

Contract Signed for Ballymote Library

The contract for the development of a new state of the art library in Ballymote was signed on Tuesday last in The Coach House Hotel, Ballymote by the Cathaoirleach, Councillor Joe Leonard, County Manager Hubert Kearns and Ger Roynan of JJ Rattigan Company, the main contractor on the project.

05/07/2010 -

July Podcast

The next edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’ will be broadcast at 9.00am on Sunday next 11th July

01/07/2010 -

Lissadell Concert - Residents & Traffic Information

The promoters of the Lissadell Concerts, POD, have issued information on traffic management and a system of permits for residents of the area

01/07/2010 -

Lissadell Fringe Festival Programme 2010

Lissadell Fringe Festival July 29th - August 5th 2010

30/06/2010 -

Councillor Joe Leonard Elected Cathaoirleach

Councillor Joe Leonard has been elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council at the Council’s Annual General Meeting

28/06/2010 -

County Sligo Tourism Strategy public meeting

Sligo County Development Board cordially invites you to a public meeting on the County Sligo Tourism Strategy

25/06/2010 -

Cathaoirleach Commends Our Special Olympians

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray visited Gallagher House in Tubbercurry, and welcomed the fact that ‘one of my final duties as Cathaoirleach is to be with our friends in Gallagher House

25/06/2010 -

Emma Honoured for International Cap

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray has hosted a reception for Emma Hansberry to honour her achievement in being called to the Ireland u-17 Ladies Soccer team.

24/06/2010 -

Water Conservation Notice - Please Help Maintain Our Water Supplies

Sligo County Council wish to advise consumers that due to the protracted period of dry weather, water sources in Sligo are currently at very low levels.

23/06/2010 -

Public Urged To Conserve Water

Due to the ongoing period of dry weather and the consequential impact on our water sources, Sligo County Council is appealing to the public to conserve water usage to essential needs only

21/06/2010 -

New Website to Promote Sligo on World Stage

Michael Flatley said he expected the newly launched sligo.ie website to be an ‘excellent resource to promote and market Sligo to a global audience.’

15/06/2010 -

Flatley Leads Community Celebration in Culfadda

‘This is the proudest day of my life’ declared Michael Flatley as he formally opened the new ‘Garden of Music and Memory’ in his native Culfadda.

15/06/2010 -

Current eContact

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

14/06/2010 -

June Podcast

The next edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’ will be broadcast at 9.00am on Sunday 13th June

08/05/2010 -

Disruption to North Sligo Water Supply

Sligo County Council wishes to advise that due to the recent spell of dry weather, measures are being put in place to preserve the water supply.

04/06/2010 -

National Bike Week:Sunday 13th-Sunday 20th June

Sligo County Council are encouraging everyone to ‘get on your bike’ some time during National Bike Week

01/06/2010 -

ICA Celebrate 100 Years

ICA Celebrate 100 Years at County Hall

21/05/2010 -

2010 Pride of Place

Three groups have been selected to represent Sligo in the All-Island Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition 2010.

10/05/2010 -

May Podcast

The next edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’ will be broadcast at 9.00am on Sunday next 9th May

30/04/2010 -

Cathaoirleach Commends Civil Defence

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray feels that ‘the role of the Civil Defence Volunteer has become more diverse and complex over the years

26/04/2010 -

The Late Michael Boxer Conlon

Boxer Conlon was one of the most popular and hard working people to serve on Sligo County Council.

08/04/2010 -

Focus on Infrastructure

The Water Services Section of the Council has a dual responsibility, in the management of all existing water services infrastructure

06/04/2010 -

Non Principal Private Residence Charge

The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduced a €200 annual charge on non principal private residences

12/03/2010 -

Heritage Grants Announced

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has announced a funding package amounting to €11.5m to support built heritage projects in 2010.

12/03/2010 -

Current e-Newsletter

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

10/03/2010 -

Sligo County Development Board

Community, Enterprise, Arts and Environmental Services of Sligo Local Authorities

10/03/2010 -

Community, Enterprise, Arts and Environmental Services

Community, Enterprise, Arts and Environmental Services of Sligo Local Authorities

09/03/2010 -

Taiwanese Ambassador Visits Sligo

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.

09/03/2010 -

March Podcast

The next edition of Sligo’s Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’ will be broadcast at 9.00am on Sunday next 14th March

09/03/2010 -

Pride of Place Competition 2010

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.

24/02/2010 -

Sligo to Host National Challenge

Sligo Fire Service will host the Second Rescue Organisation Ireland, National Challenge on Saturday 6th March.

23/02/2010 -

Tribute to Eugene Lambert

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council has paid tribute to the late Eugence Lambert

15/02/2010 -

February Podcast

February Podcast

15/02/2010 -

Sligo-Drumcliffe Area Meeting January 2010

Councillor Patsy Barry has been re-elected Chairman of the Sligo-Drumcliffe Electoral Area.

15/02/2010 -

Writer In Residence Programme Events

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.

04/02/2010 -

Cathaoirleach Visits St Angela’s for Launch of Strategic Plan

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.

15/02/2010 -

Notice Re Lough Talt Water Supply

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

28/01/2010 -

Council Adopts Strategic Policy Scheme

At its January 2010 meeting, Sligo County Council formally adopted a Strategic Policy (SPC) Scheme.

27/01/2010 -

February News Digest

Sligo Local Authorities February News Digest

22/01/2010 -

Emergency Contact Details

A list of Emergency contact numbers

22/01/2010 -

Public Asked For Assistance in Preserving Water Supplies

Sligo County Council has advised that supplies are currently being maintained on all public water schemes throughout the county.

20/01/2010 -

Cathaoirleach Commends Front-Line Staff

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

18/01/2010 -

Arts Grants and Bursaries Applications

Sligo County Council Arts Service is pleased to announce its arts grants and bursaries for individual artists, community and voluntary arts groups

14/01/2010 -

January's Council Focus

January's Council Focus

11/01/2010 -

Drumcliffe RossesPoint Ladies Honoured

Cathaoirleach honours Connacht Champions

04/01/2009 -

Important Roads Notice

Roads Update Sligo County Council

04/01/2010 -

Contract Signed for New Ballymote Fire Station

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

31/12/2009 -

Boatmakers Adze Presented to Museum

Mr. Eoghan Ryan, Clare Road, Ennis presented a boat maker’s adze to Sligo Museum recently.

13/12/2009 -

Christmas Holiday Arrangements

Please note the hours of business for Sligo Local Authorities during the Christmas Period

17/12/2009 -

Council Celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities

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.

08/11/2009 -

Free Parking in Public Car Parks Sligo

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

01/12/2009 -

Sligo CDB Promotes Local Enterprise, Training and Education

Over the past seven months the Sligo County Development Board has hosted four very successful Enterprise, Training & Education events

27/11/2009 -

The Facts About Radon – Public Information Meeting on 8th December

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.

23/11/2009 -

Dr Ian Paisley Visits Sligo

Dr Ian Paisley visited Sligo for a series of engagements this week

23/11/2009 -

All-Island Pride of Place Awards

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

19/11/2009 -

Council Warns Dog Owners of Responsibilities

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

01/11/2009 -

Sligo Training Education and Enterprise Promotion

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.

05/11/2009 -

Peace Building Through Arts

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

09/10/2009 -

Sligo Gateway awarded €2.4m under Gateway Fund Initiative

The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has announced the allocation of €3.85m in European Regional Development Funding to Sligo.

09/10/2009 -

Innovation or Fantasy – Public Lecture to Explore Potential of Wind Energy

A public lecture on the very topical subject of our energy resources will be held In the Sligo Park Hotel on Monday 19th October

06/10/2009 -

County Sligo Comhaltas Honoured

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Gerry Murray has honoured the ‘historic’ successes of County Sligo Comhaltas musicians

06/10/2009 -

Major Funding for The Model Arts Centre

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

05/10/2009 -

Re-Opening of Ballymote Library

Re-Opening of Ballymote Library

03/11/2009 -

Tubbercurry Training Education and Enterprise Promotion

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

02/10/2009 -

Current eContact

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

18/09/2009 -

Sligo County Council Water Services staff hosted a coffee morning in aid of NW Hospice

Sligo County Council Water Services staff hosted a coffee morning in aid of NW Hospice

16/09/2009 -

Cathaoirleach and Mayor Promote Culture Night

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

11/09/2009 -

Sligo County Development Board Comhairle na nÓg AGM – 13 October 2009

This year’s annual Sligo Comhairle na nÓg will take place in the Clarion Hotel on Tuesday 13th October 2009

08/09/2009 -

Joint Policing Committee Meets in Tubbercurry

oint Policing Committees were established to provide a forum for Local Authority elected members, Oireachtas members, An Garda Síochána and community representatives

02/09/2009 -

Enniscrone to Host Enterprise Evening

An Enterprise Promotion Event will be held in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, on Wednesday 16th September

02/09/2009 -

Stay In Touch - News and Information

News and Information

27/07/2009 -

Gum Litter Campaign Competition

Design your own poster, logo or slogan in conjunction with Sligo Gum Litter Campaign.

28/08/2009 -

Sligo County Joint Policing Committee

A meeting of Sligo County Council’s Joint Policing Committee will take place on Friday 4th September 2009 at 2.30pm

24/08/2009 -

Border Regional Authority

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

24/09/2009 -

Ballymote Library Service

Ballymote Library Service will be closed temporarily for five months and will re-open to the public on 23rd February 2010

17/08/2009 -

Heritage Week 2009

Be part of it – it’s part of you

13/08/2009 -

Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes

Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes

11/08/2009 -

Current eContact

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

10/08/2009 -

August Podcast

August Podcast

07/08/2009 -

IFA Addresses Special Meeting

IFA Addresses Special Meeting

28/07/2009 -

RTE Showcase Sligo’s Geology

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

24/07/2009 -

2009 Junior Achievement Awards

The volunteers who assisted the Junior Achievement Programme have been honoured at an Awards ceremony in County Hall

23/07/2009 -

Tidy Towns Local Competition Results 2009

The following are the results awarded under the various categories

08/07/2009 -

Major Investment in Wastewater Programme

Sligo Local Authorities are responsible for the management of thirty wastewater treatment plants throughout the county

07/07/2009 -

Eastern Bridge Project Approved

The proposed Eastern Garvoge River Bridge will provide an eastern relief road which will further reduce traffic congestion in the city centre

01/07/2009 -

2009 Pride of Place

Sligo County Council recently selected five groups to represent Sligo in the All-Island Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition 2009

14/07/2009 -

Sligo 2009 Play Day a Great Success

Sunday the 5th July saw Doorly Park was taken over by children and families in what has now been designated the National Play Day

25/06/2009 -

Ballymote Hosts Gum Litter Initiative

Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Murray has launched Sligo County Council’s Gum Litter Awareness Campaign

19/06/2009 -

Councillor Gerry Murray Elected Cathaoirleach

Councillor Gerry Murray Elected Cathaoirleach

19/06/2009 -

Rugby International Aaron Spring Honoured

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.

17/06/2009 -

Current Podcasts

Sligo Local Authorities monthly radio programme, Council Focus is broadcast on the second Sunday of every month

12/06/2009 -

Gum Litter Awareness Campaign

Ballymote is the venue for the launch of Sligo County Council’s latest environmental initiative, the Gum Litter Awareness Campaign

03/06/2009 -

Current eContact

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

28/05/2009 -

Sligo County Joint Policing Committee

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

28/05/2009 -

Climate Change Group Established

Sligo Local Authorities Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) has been set up to help reduce our carbon footprint

28/05/2009 -

SMD Treatment Plant Opened

The largest infrastructural project in Sligo in recent years has been officially opened by Minister of State Michael Finneran, TD

17/08/2009 -

2009 Heritage Week

2009 Heritage Week

12/05/2009 -

New Fire Station for Ballymote

New Fire Station for Ballymote

06/05/2009 -

Notice of Election

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

01/05/2009 -

Rehab Care Visit County Hall

Members of the local Rehab Care Group have been the latest to take part in Sligo County Council’s Open Local Government Programme

30/04/2009 -

Library Writing Competition Winners

A Prizegiving Ceremony took place in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo on 28th April 2009

26/03/2009 -

Local Electoral Areas Orders

The County of Sligo Electoral Areas Order 2009

28/04/2009 -

Great Response to Enterprise promotion Day

Great Response to Enterprise promotion Day

28/04/2009 -

Volunteers Honoured by Sligo County Council

There was a large attendance in County Hall for the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony

07/04/2009 -

Sligo Host An Post Cycle Race

County Sligo has been selected to host one of 5 events as part of the An Post Cycle Series

02/04/2009 -

Major Enterprise Promotion on 23rd April

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’

02/04/2009 -

2009 National Spring Clean

Each year during April, Ireland largest anti-litter awareness campaign, National Spring Clean, gets underway

30/03/2009 -

Outdoor Classroom Winner

Riverstown Number 2 Primary School unveiled their ‘Outdoor Classroom’ recently

27/03/2009 -

Mary Cullen Honoured at County Hall

Mary Cullen Honoured at County Hall

27/03/2009 -

Coolera Dramatic Society Honoured

The Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Deirdre Healy McGowan welcomed the Coolera Dramatic Society to County Hall to honour their thirty years

20/03/2009 -

March 2009 eContact

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

11/03/2009 -

Tidy Towns Grant Awards Scheme 2009

Sligo County Council is running its hugely popular County Tidy Towns Competition again in 2009.

09/03/2009 -

Sligo Main Drainage Works Completed

Construction work is completed on Sligo’s new Waste Water Treatment Plant at Finisklin

03/03/2009 -

Environmental Project Funding

Over forty groups in County Sligo have been awarded funding for Environmental Projects under the Local Agenda 21

03/03/2009 -

Sligo Fire Service Receive New Equipment

Sligo Fire Service unveiled two new scene safety vehicles and a new fire tender this week

03/03/2009 -

National Tree Week 2009

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

20/03/2009 -

Council to Honour Mary Cullen

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Jude Devins is to host a reception in County Hall to honour Sligo athlete Mary Cullen

23/02/2009 -

Water Conservation Website Launched

Sligo County Council has launched a new website providing very useful information for the public on water conservation and water pricing

18/02/2009 -

Sligo Geological Heritage

Few people are aware that Sligo’s extraordinary landscape is the product of colliding continents, tropical seas, volcanic explosions and crushing sheets of ice.

16/02/2009 -

Primary Schools 'Outdoor Classroom' Competition 2009

As part of the Sligo County Council ‘Green Schools Programme 2009’, the Council are running an environmental competition

16/02/2009 -

First phase of Western Distributor Road to commence

The construction of the Western Distributor Road Phase 1 from the Ballydoogan Road to the Strandhill Road is about to commence

13/03/2009 -

Sligo to Host National Housing Conference

National Housing Conference will be hosted in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo on 30th and 31st March 2009.

13/02/2009 -

Sligo and Environs Draft Development Plan 2010 - 2016

Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council have prepared a Draft Development Plan for Sligo and Environs (SEDP) for the period 2010 to 2016

13/02/2009 -

Review of the Regional Planning Guidelines

The Border Regional Authority hereby gives notice of its intention to review the current Regional Planning Guidelines for the Border Region

06/02/2009 -

Community and Voluntary Sector Grant Scheme 2009

Applications are invited from County Based Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations

11/02/2009 -

Cathaoirleach Attends Annual IFA Function

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Jude Devins has said that the role of the farming community was never more important

03/02/2009 -

Tree Recycling a Success

This January, over 300 Christmas Trees were brought to the Ballisodare Composting Facility, Youngs Quarry, Ballisodare for recycling.

14/01/2009 -

Heritage Grant Schemes 2009

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”.

29/01/2009 -

January 2009 eContact

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

27/01/2009 -

Environment News

Saturday next 31st January is free ‘Electrical Recycling Day’ at two centres in County Sligo

26/01/2009 -

Heavy Fine for Litter Offender

A fine of €1,500 has been imposed at Ballymote District Court on a person found guilty of litter offences

22/01/2009 -

Grants and Bursaries Scheme 2009

Sligo County Council Arts Service Calls for Grants and Bursaries Scheme 2009 Totalling €44,000

26/01/2009 -

2009 World Rally Comes to Sligo

2009 World Rally Comes to Sligo

29/01/2009 -

World Rally Road Closures

Please take note that as a result of traffic issues arising from the FIA World Rally Championship 2009 the following roads will be closed:

13/01/2009 -

Motorists Urged to be Vigilant in 2009

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

13/01/2009 -

Liar Liar Launched in Sligo Library

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.’

05/01/2009 -

Sligo Local Authorities 2009 Preview

In 2008 Sligo Local Authorities administered over €11.6 million under its Housing Capital programme

07/01/2009 -

Reminder to Dog Owners

Sligo County Council is issuing a strong reminder to all dog owners of their responsibilities during the lambing season

07/01/2009 -

Ballisodare Green Waste Facility

During the month of January, recycle your Christmas tree for only €3

03/09/2009 -

Chinese Ambassador Visits County Hall

Chinese Ambassador Visits County Hall