European Volunteering Capital 2017 launched with call for people across Ireland to volunteer their time — and skills — to help others
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As part of meeting the Government’s ambitious “Rebuilding Ireland” target for the Housing Assistance Payment scheme (HAP) of securing housing for 12,000 households nationally in 2016, 211 households on the housing list in Sligo County Council have found long-term housing through HAP in 2016. Since November 2015 when HAP began in Sligo County Council more than 220 households have found housing through the scheme.
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Sligo County Council in conjunction with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are now inviting applications for the ‘Structures at Risk Fund’ (SRF) for 2017.
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Sligo County Council in conjunction with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are now inviting applications for the ‘Built Heritage Investment Scheme’ (BHIS) for 2017.
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Sligo County Council’s ‘Queen Maeve Trail - Knocknarea’ has been short-listed for a major Irish Tourism Industry Award in 2017 in the category of ‘Best Local Authority Tourism Innovation’
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney welcomed the Austrian Ambassador to Ireland Dr. Thomas Nader to County Hall on Thursday 2nd February.
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Sligo County Council’s elected members and staff paid tributes to Councillor Sean MacManus, who announced his retirement at the February meeting of the Council after 23 years service.
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Sligo has been designated as European Volunteering Capital for 2017.
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The Hawk's Well Theatre has been successful in securing €550,000 in capital funding. The news has been announced by The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, today.
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Sligo County Council’s elected members and staff paid tributes to Councillor Sean MacManus who announced his retirement at the February meeting of the Council after 23 years service.
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Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Simon Coveney, TD, visited Sligo on Friday 17th February to ‘turn the sod’ on the Fr O’Flanagan Housing Scheme. The Minister was welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney, Chief Executive Ciarán Hayes, public representatives and members of the project team. The main contractors for the 22 unit scheme are Brendan Sammon (Aughnasheelin) Ltd. Ballinamore.
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LEO Sligo’s entrant in the IBYE National Final explains the benefits of ‘Stablelab’ to Sheelagh Daly, Head of Enterprise, LEO Wicklow and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D.
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On Wednesday, 22nd February 2017, Minister Heather Humphreys presented a total of nine projects with the Heritage Council’s Heritage Awards. The awards were presented at the Heritage Council’s Heritage Awards Ceremony in Dublin and recognises the fantastic work of the heritage community in Ireland in showcasing the best of National Heritage Week.
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Do you have a historic graveyard in your area? Is your community group interested in recording the graveyard memorials in your local historic graveyard? If yes, then you will be interested to hear that a new training programme has been developed with the aim of training local communities in Sligo to record and publish their own historic graveyards.
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On February 10, Sligo passed the final stage of certification for the first town in Ireland to receive ‘Coach Friendly Destination' status awarded by the Coach Tourism Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC).
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On Sunday 5th of February 2017 Sligo BID supported by the Western Development Commission hosted a half day workshop with the aim of identifying key projects that will enhance Sligo as a destination of choice for the coming year.
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Sligo St Patrick’s Day Committee are now accepting entries for the St Patrick’s Day Parade 2017.
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Local Authority library services throughout Ireland have been working together over the past 18 months to create one joint library catalogue, using a shared computer system. Sligo Library Service introduced this new computer system, Sierra, on Wednesday March 1st 2017.
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As part of National Tree Week tree saplings will be available to clubs, schools resident associations and community groups.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the late Tommy Lavin, describing him as ‘One of the most respected and experienced Councillors in this Authority’s history.
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Together we can inspire 2000 cyclists to come to scenic Sligo for the May Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy a great cycling experience.
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The ‘Green Aware’ Campaign 2017 was launched by Cathaoirleach Councillor Hubert Keaney, in advance of Sligo’s St. Patricks Day Festival, last Tuesday 7th March, in City Hall, Sligo.
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Traffic restrictions will be in place this evening, Thursday, to facilitate the transport of a wide vehicle between Sligo and Ballaghaderreen via Charlestown.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has expressed his sympathy to the family of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, who lost her life in a helicopter crash off the West coast
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The Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and local Government, Damien English, visited Sligo on Friday and was welcomed to County Hall by the Cathaoirleach Councillor Martin Baker.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the late Martin McGuinness calling him ‘an exceptional statesman who made an enormous contribution during his career in public life.
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Internationally acclaimed Dancer and Choreographer Gary O’Reilly has been honoured with a reception at County Hall hosted by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney.
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Teenage entrepreneurs from three local secondary schools are on their way to Croke Park in Dublin next month, to represent the county and Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Sligo at the National Finals of the Student Enterprise Programme.
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Hawk’s Well Theatre recently staged a most memorable event, ‘The Deepwater Rambler’. Celebrating Sligo’s rich maritime heritage; audiences were treated to a new play written by actor, writer and director, Bob Kelly and historical talks in the unique setting of Sligo docklands. The project was made possible by funding from the Heritage Council.
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Tubbercurry Community Library and Ballymote Community Library will return to full time opening hours from Tuesday April 4th 2017. As an interim measure, Sligo Central Library will continue with the rolling closures until such time as the recruitment of sufficient additional staff is in place.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney believes that Local Authorities have a critical role to play in developing and supporting tourism initiatives. ‘This is one area where an inter-agency approach can be very effective. The Irish tourism market is supported by very targeted and active participation by local government and in partnership with a number of government agencies, who work very positively on national, regional and local initiatives. The quality of our product provides an excellent starting point to promote local and regional tourism.’
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31 March 2017 - Works commenced this week on the €6.8 million Sligo City water main rehabilitation and Pearse Road sewer network project.
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Sligo County Council joined with members of the PPN and Sligo Volunteer Centre to kick off the National Spring Clean campaign 2017.
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Chair of Sligo County Council’s Joint Policing Committee Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady has commended the many people involved in formulating the Committee’s Work Plan for 2017 and adopting a five year Strategic Plan at their recent meeting in Enniscrone.
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Funding of €111,750 has been approved under the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme towards the cost of provision of a Pontoon and access ramp at Rosses Point Pier.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has welcomed today’s announcement of a new round of funding for Sligo under the Clár Programme.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the Civil Defence Volunteers and asked people to reflect on the valued role they play in our community.
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Singer Daniel O’Donnell says his friend Henry Wymbs ‘Is a man who has the ability to connect with people in a very special way’. To mark the publication of his book ‘A Wymbsical Journey’ Cathaoirleach Councillor Hubert Keaney hosted a reception in his honour in County Hall.
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Sligo County Council’s Annual Financial Statement for 2016 showed a surplus of €2,111,257 income over expenditure for year ending 31st December 2016. Together with the surplus of €659,677 for 2015, this yields a total surplus of €2.8m for the last two years.
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On this coming Easter Saturday, 15th April, several members of the Kavanagh family from Canada return to Sligo to take part in another Famine Trail walk from their ancestral home in Cross, south Sligo, to Sligo Port repeating the walk their ancestors took when leaving Sligo at the peak of the Great famine in April 1847.
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The Director of the Hawk’s Well Marie O’Byrne attended the April meeting of the Council to present a briefing on development plans for the theatre.
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The Cathaoirleach attended the launch of the 2017 ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk, which will take place on Saturday morning 6th May.
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A huge crowd turned out at County Hall on Easter Sunday evening to welcome home Sligo’s latest sporting hero, Derek Fox, who just a week ago rode ‘One for Arthur’ to win the 2017 Aintree Grand National.
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During 2016, repairs were carried out to this attractive triple span segmental limestone arch bridge spanning the Mullaghnahoe River, near the Mayo border
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Chair of the Ballymote-Tobercurry Municipal District Councillor Dara Mulvey hosted a reception in Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry for the Western Drama festival committee.
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It has been confirmed that two people, a father and son lost their lives in a fire at an apartment in Market Street Sligo.
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A Book of Condolence has been opened in memory of the late Christopher and Sean Harte, who lost their lives in a fire tragedy at the weekend.
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An Garda Síochána are holding a parade and an awards ceremony in Sligo this coming Saturday 6th May.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney has paid tribute to the Gardaí serving in the Sligo-Leitrim Division.
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The Cathaoirleach Councillor Hubert Keaney was joined by fellow Councillors and Chief Executive Ciarán Hayes for a photocall at County Hall aimed at promoting awareness of skin cancer in men.
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Another significant milestone in the development of the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road Development Project has been reached with the signing of the Contract with Halcrow Barry Limited to provide Engineering Consultancy Services for the Scheme.
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Work is progressing on track on the Sligo City Water Main Rehabilitation and Pearse Road Sewer Network Project according to Irish Water with the contractors on track for a May 2018 completion date for the mains replacement works.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney hosted a reception at Sligo County Council’s offices to honour Diabetes Ireland on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. The reception was attended by CEO of Diabetes Ireland Kieran O’Leary, Deputies Tony McLoughlin and Eamon Scanlon and Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney hosted a reception at County Hall on Sunday for Aogán Ó Fearghail, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael. The ceremony was hosted in advance of the official opening of the GAA Centre of Excellence in Scarden later that afternoon.
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Rosses Point retains Blue Flag status
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney visited Sligo Fire Station on Thursday evening to thank the Fire Service staff for their exceptional work in recent weeks.
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Rathcormack Church Folk Group celebrated their silver anniversary on Friday evening 2nd June, 2017.
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Sligo Bike Week Festival takes place from 10th to 18th June with lots of events taking place.
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The official naming ceremony for Sligo’s ‘Bridge of Light’ was conducted Saturday afternoon an initiative coordinated by Sligo County Council, Northwest Hospice and Comhaltas.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Hubert Keaney welcomed a group of visitors from Estonia and Lithuania to Sligo City Hall.
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As part of the Blue Flag activities for Rosses Point Junior and Senior Infants from Réalt na Mara National School, Rosses Point, made a special visit to Rosses Point beach on Monday 6th June to celebrate 30 years of the Blue Flag.
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To celebrate 30 years of the international Blue Flag Programme Sligo County Council is holding a Colouring Competition for young people.
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The Heritage Council held its Board Meeting in Sligo from Wednesday, 7 June to Friday, 9 June 2017. Each year, the Heritage Council Board holds one of its meetings outside Kilkenny in conjunction with the County Heritage Office in the county in question.
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Councillor Jerry Lundy was unanimously elected Chair of the Ballymote-Tobercurry Municipal District at its Annual General meeting, which was held in Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry on Monday 19th June. Councillor Dara Mulvey was elected Vice-Chair.
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Councillor Hubert Keaney was elected Mayor of Sligo Municipal District at its Annual General Meeting in Sligo City Hall on 19th June. Councillor Chris MacManus was elected Deputy Mayor.
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Councillor Seamus Kilgannon was unanimously elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council at its Annual General meeting on 19th June. Councillor Keith Henry was unanimously elected Leas Cathaoirleach.
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National Playday 2017 in Sligo Central Library
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Ceremonies will take place countrywide on Sunday 9th July as part of a National Day of Commemoration, which commemorates all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations.
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Thanks to the quick response of Sligo County Council with cooperation of Coillte and local land-owners, the fire damaged section of the Sligo Way has been fully restored.
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At its July meeting on Monday, Sligo County Council agreed to hold a Civic reception to honour Mona McSharry following her outstanding success in the European Junior Championships last week, when she won two gold medals and a silver medal, and also set a new Irish Record.
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The National Day of Commemoration Ceremony was held at Sligo City Hall on Sunday afternoon. The ceremony commemorates Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations.
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Market research conducted in 2013 and 2014 clearly showed that Sligo had a perception issue around the availability of dedicated coach facilities close to the town centre. Following two years of time, investment and promotion, Sligo is now the recipient of two awards (from the Coach Tourism Transport Council of Ireland and the Association of Town and City Management UK and Ireland), recognising the improved services to this market segment.
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The Northern and Western Regional Assembly has been declared ‘European Entrepreneurial Region 2018.
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To make sure we improve water quality throughout the country, the Government has produced a draft document titled The River Basin Management Plan for Ireland (2018–2021).
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Almost one million euro in funding has been announced for out-door recreation facilities in County Sligo, including a grant of €840,285 for Coolaney National Mountain Biking Centre.
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The Yeats United Girls Under 16 soccer team was awarded a reception at Sligo City Hall to honour their recent success at the International tournament in San Marino.
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The N16 Sligo to County Boundary Route Selection Report is now available for viewing.
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On 31st July 2017, the members of Sligo County Council made a new Development Plan for the County.
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The Sligo-Leitrim U-14 Girls Soccer Team were honoured by Sligo County Council to honour their achievement in reaching the final of the All-Ireland Gaynor Cup competition.
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Over the past eight months works have been carried out by Sligo County Council’s, Structures and Marine Section on both the Ballygilcash and Donaghintraine Bridges which both span the Dunneill River, north of Dromore West.
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An Tánaiste and Minister Breen launch Local Enterprise Office plans for ‘Local Enterprise Village’ at next months Ploughing Championships.
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€50,000 investment fund to support young entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35.
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A civic reception was hosted in City Hall on Bank Holiday Monday in honour of the NYPD Emerald Society who were visiting Sligo as guests of the Sligo Leitrim Division of the Garda Síochana.
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The official naming ceremony of O’Boyle Park at Forthill took place on Friday 11th August, two years to the day from the untimely passing of Councillor Seamie O’Boyle, in whose honour the Park was named.
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As part of Old Fair Day Celebrations in Tubbercurry, An Chroí – South Sligo Enterprise Centre – ran a competition for local businesses and entrepreneurs, to win 1 year’s use of boardroom and training room facilities.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon made a presentation to U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle at an event in his honour in Enniscrone. Congressman Boyle, who has west Sligo and Donegal roots, is Speaker in the Philadelphia House of Representatives.
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On Friday night last the Leas Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Keith Henry opened the Michael Coleman Traditional Music Festival in Gurteen.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo Count Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon welcomed the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland, José María Rodriguez-Coso, to Sligo City Hall.
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Search for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur is underway in Sligo €50,000 investment fund to support young entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35.
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Following on from Mona McSharry’s magnificent success at the World Junior Championships, the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon congratulated Drumcliffe native Joseph Mooney on winning a Gold Medal at the European Swimming Championships in Belgium in the ‘Line Throw’ category.
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The Summer Stars Reading programme at Ballymote Community Library commenced at the end of June and concluded with a ceremony in the library on Saturday the 2nd of September at 11.30am.
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Sligo City Hall was illuminated Sunday evening in support of a Suicide Awareness campaign.
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More young entrepreneurs from Sligo are wanted for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hosted a reception in County Hall for the County Sligo Ladies Team, to honour the achievement in winning the Connacht Title and reaching the All Ireland semi-final.
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Sligo County Council is pleased to welcome a funding allocation of €282,000 for the county’s Local Improvement Schemes.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon has welcomed the results of the National Tidy Towns Awards and commended the many volunteers across County Sligo who played an active role in their communities.
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“Let’s not only get Sligo walking, let’s get the world walking in Sligo,” were the final words spoken at the launch of the new Sligo Walks website and video at Sligo Airport, Strandhill on Friday last.  Those words were spoken by Deirdre Lavin of the Sligo Sport & Recreation Partnership, who were among the many organisations, groups and other stakeholders present at the event, which also included a short but symbolic walk in glorious sunshine along the nearby Killaspugbrone Looped Walk in Strandhill.
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Councillor Hubert Keaney, Mayor of Sligo Municipal District, has welcomed the publication of an information leaflet on the importance of maintaining and repairing sash windows on historic buildings.
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Sligo County Council will host a public information briefing on its Draft River Basin Management Plan. It will be held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Friday next, 6th October.
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Sligo County Council Water Services, on behalf of Irish Water, wish to issue the following notification relating to a water supply interruption.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon has welcomed today’s announcement that almost 300 rural towns and villages are set to benefit from over €21m in funding announced today under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Fourteen Schemes in County Sligo will receive funding totalling €1.06 million.
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On Saturday 30th September 2017, Sligo witnessed the final stage of the Cranmore Boat Building programme when the boat builders launched their creations (Highlander boats) on Sligo’s scenic Lough Gill.
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Sligo County Council’s Cathaoirleach’s Awards for 2017 were launched at County Hall recently.
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Sligo County Council in partnership with the Green Fort Technical Group, and with the support of Sligo Heritage Forum and the Heritage Council, has prepared a draft Conservation Plan for the Green Fort, Sligo.
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the weekend and on Monday, as Met Éireann has warned that storm-force winds, heavy rain, and high sea levels may be on the way as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia look set to hit Ireland on Monday.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hosted a reception at County Hall to honour the Credit Union Board, staff and volunteers. Among those attending were Charles Murphy, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions, Brian McCrory, Chairman of World Council of Credit Unions, MEP Marian Harkin, Sligo County Council Chief Executive Ciarán Hayes, and Councillors Margaret Gormley, Hubert Keaney and Chris MacManus
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Sligo Business Improvement District (BID) and Sligo County Council are delighted to support the installation of a covered structure (BID Barn) in Stephen St car park over the next three months
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hosted a reception at County Hall to honour the staff of Sligo Regional Veterinary Laboratory on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary celebrations.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hosted a reception at County Hall to honour the young dancers of the Lisa Cooper Dance Academy who excelled at the recent World Lyrical Dance Federation Championships in England.
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Sligo Public Participation Network (PPN), in conjunction with the Department of Rural and Community Development and Sligo County Council hosted the first National PPN Conference in the Clayton Hotel on Thursday 19th October 2017.
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Over 65 per cent of the Sligo Water mains and Sewer Rehabilitation project is complete at this stage with all pipe-laying works on target for completion by March 2018, two months ahead of schedule.  The works represent a €6.8 million investment by Irish Water in Sligo and will ensure an improved supply to all customers by reducing leakage and bursts.  The project will also deliver financial savings over the medium and long term through reduced maintenance costs associated with the upgraded pipeline.
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Time to put your ice skates on! As the weather gets colder and Christmas approaches, Sligo County Council and Sligo Business Improvement District are delighted to announce the opening of Sligo on Ice at the BID Barn in Stephen Street car park.
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The closing date is fast approaching for submitting nominations for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2017, an initiative which acknowledges the contribution of the many unsung heroes who carry out invaluable voluntary work in our communities.
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The Issues Paper aims to commence a dialogue on our region’s future. Our vibrant, evolving and growing region. The Framework also sets out our approach and underlying principles.
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Sligo Library Service launched its ‘Right To Read’ Programme on Monday November 13th with a group of children and staff from Cranmore Resource House.
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Four Sligo towns to receive major wastewater upgrades by Irish Water which will provide for developmental growth and environmental protection.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon has welcomed today’s announcement by Irish Water that over €16 million will be invested in County Sligo’s Wastewater infrastructure.
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The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that the very successful Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund will operate again in 2018.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon has welcomed the announcement of Sports Capital funding for 2018.
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Mayor of Sligo Municipal District Councillor Hubert Keaney hosted a reception to honour a visiting delegation from Kempten, including their choir taking part in Sligo International Choral Festival, and young Business students who visited a number of local factories.
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Cathaoirleach Councillor Seamus Kilgannon welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to County Hall, His Excellency Ambassador Kang-il Huwas accompanied by Second Secretary Mr. Hyoyoun Jeong.
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Sligo County Council hosted a reception in County Hall to honour Champion swimmer Mona McSharry.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hosted a reception in County Hall to honour Tubbercuury Community Games Girls team who won national honours in 2016 and 2017.
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Sligo’s best young entrepreneurs have been announced last Friday (December 8th) at the County Final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition, held in City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo.
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Sligo County Council hosted its annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards ceremony in County Hall on Wednesday evening.
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The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Seamus Kilgannon has congratulated Mona McSharry on winning the RTE’s ‘Young Sports Personality of the Year.
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As part of Government’s overall programme for Rural Development, a number of initiatives, aimed at assisting the social and economic regeneration of rural areas, were delivered by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA) during 2017.
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On Friday the 22nd of December members of Sligo Fire Services made a €200 donation to each of Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue Service and the RNLI.
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