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Sligo hospital urges visitor compliance over Covid cases

Sligo University Hospital is appealing to the public to comply with current visiting restrictions that are in place at the hospital due to "a number" of Covid-19 outbreaks.

Connacht • 26 Aug

A view of garda vehicles and garda tape at the scene of a stabbing in Sligo town

Arrest after man seriously injured in Sligo stabbing

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing incident in Sligo town.

Connacht • 05 Aug

Man on trial for manslaughter of Sligo farmer in 2023

A Co Mayo man has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court, where he is accused of the manslaughter of Tom Niland, a 75-year-old retired farmer from Skreen in Co Sligo.

Courts • 10 Jul

Man pleads not guilty to manslaughter of Sligo farmer

A Co Mayo man has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the manslaughter of Tom Niland, a 74-year-old retired farmer from Skreen in Co Sligo, who died in September 2023.

Courts • 10 Jul

The AI-powered itinerary planning tool was described as a 'fantastic innovation' helping to promote the county

Innovative AI-powered tourism tool launched in Sligo

A new AI-powered itinerary planner for visitors to Yeats County, which marks a new approach in destination marketing in the northwest, has been launched by Sligo County Council.

Connacht • 30 Jun

The wooden cross was made by member's of the Sligo Men's Shed Group

Memorial cross to remember Civil War soldiers in Sligo

A memorial cross has been unveiled at a previously unmarked grave of the one of the youngest soldiers killed in combat during the Civil War in a Co Sligo cemetery.

Connacht • 28 Jun

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill recently met patients who attend the clinic

Early onset type 2 diabetes clinic opens in Sligo

A diabetes care team at a HSE-integrated care hub in Sligo town has established Ireland's first onset type 2 diabetes clinic.

Connacht • 26 Jun

The excavation, which was led by ATU archaeologists, involved opening an excavation trench in the fort's interior (Pics: Siobhán Ryan)

Over 1,000 artefacts recovered during fort excavation

More than 1,000 historical artefacts have been recorded during a three-week excavation of a 17th Century fort in Co Sligo led by ATU archaeologists.

Connacht • 18 Jun

Plan for 63 Sligo social homes delayed over costs

The delivery of a planned 63-unit social housing scheme in Sligo has been put on hold after the Department of Housing decided not to proceed over concerns about the cost of the project.

Connacht • 12 Jun

Life sentence for man who murdered his mother in Sligo

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his mother in Sligo two years ago.

Courts • 04 Jun

Students prepare for LC in 'peaceful' Co Sligo library

Throughout the month of May, around 35 students have been coming every day to study in Tubbercurry Community Library's bright spaces and under its high ceilings, writes Emma O Kelly.

Education • 03 Jun

Seven-year-old Alan Singh was a pupil at St John's National School, Ballisodare in Sligo

School pays tribute to boy who drowned at Sligo beach

The young boy who drowned in Co Sligo on Saturday has been remembered as "always smiling, warm, and full of kindness".

Connacht • 20 May

The incident occurred at Lissadell Beach yesterday afternoon

Community devastated as boy named after Sligo drowning

Shock and sadness have been expressed after a young boy died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Co Sligo beach yesterday afternoon.

Ireland • 18 May

Dermot and Ethel Conlon said the sentence was 'justice' for their son

Parents welcome jail term for murder of son in Australia

The family of Damien Conlon, an Irish man who was shot dead by his fiancée's father in Australia in 2023, have welcomed the 31-year prison sentence imposed on the man who murdered him.

World • 03 Apr

Lothar Muschketat said the decision to close was 'not easy'

Tourist attraction and bird sanctuary closes in Sligo

A popular tourist attraction in Co Sligo that hosted Ireland's largest sanctuary for raptors and owls has closed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Regional • 29 Mar

Chris Reynolds said he believed the timeline to train SAR staff on the new helicopter and operating system was too short

Coast Guard postpones rollout of new system at Sligo base

The Irish Coast Guard has postponed the start of a new Search and Rescue helicopter operating system at their base in Co Sligo after safety concerns were raised about the timing of the transition between two different contractors.

Connacht • 28 Feb

Maurice Rice was found with serious injuries in a cycle lane close to his home

Family to receive report after death of cyclist in Sligo

An inquest into the death of a cyclist in Sligo has been opened and adjourned after his family sought full access to a forensic collision examination report.

Connacht • 11 Feb

Gardaí said the results of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of their investigation (file photo)

Investigation under way after body found in Sligo

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a body was found in Co Sligo earlier today.

Connacht • 26 Dec 24

The 4-star hotel is in the village of Rosses Point in Co Sligo and has a prime ocean front location

Yeats Country Hotel for sale with guide price of €7m

Yeats Country Hotel in Co Sligo has been placed on the market for sale by property advisor Savills Ireland with a guide price of €7m.

Business • 13 Nov 24

Sligo County Council will now inform ATU that the members have agreed the sale of 16 acres of land

Council agrees to sell ATU 16 acres for accommodation

Sligo County Councillors have voted to sell 16 acres of land to Atlantic Technological University for the purpose of building of student accommodation in Co Sligo.

Connacht • 04 Nov 24

Gay Devaney with John Kelly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at SUH

Sligo hospital introduces same-day hip surgery

In Sligo University Hospital, eight patients have undergone hip replacement surgery as day patients over the past three months.

Connacht • 04 Oct 24

SLP has 300 people on employment schemes and more than 50 staff in the community across Sligo

Sligo LEADER Partnership celebrates 30 years

A community showcase will take place in Sligo next Friday featuring presentations from groups and organisations who have made meaningful community contributions in the region as the Sligo LEADER Partnership celebrates its 30th anniversary

Connacht • 20 Sep 24

Sligo Bay RNLI is encouraging people to follow the advice on the signage at Deadman's Point

Five swimmers rescued at Rosses Point in Sligo

Sligo Bay RNLI volunteers brought five swimmers to safety yesterday evening after they got into difficulty due to the high spring tides off Rosses Point.

Connacht • 19 Sep 24

Ceola McGowan first started axe throwing in 2018

Irish woman retains world axe-throwing title

An Irish woman has retained her crown as world axe-throwing champion after winning a competition in the UK.

Ireland • 25 Aug 24

1,079 salmon were recorded dead in the Ballysodare River in July (File image)

Sligo River reopens after 1,079 salmon found dead

The Ballysodare River catchment in Co Sligo, has reopened for angling on a catch-and-release only basis following the deaths of a large number of wild Atlantic salmon in July.

Connacht • 23 Aug 24