Sligo General Hospital is currently being extended and is due to reopen in 1991.

Report shows Sligo General Hospital with the new wing under construction.

European Commissioner for Agriculture, Ray MacSharry, performing the last topping of concrete on the building.

Ray MacSharry addressing attendees at the event, saying that the development is a great financial boost to the Sligo area.

Ray MacSharry being presented with a silver trowel.

The reporter is Eileen Magnier.

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