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The project is being supported by the Industrial Development Agency

50 jobs to be created at new Sligo innovation centre

Global software company LiveTiles is to establish an innovation centre in Sligo where its planning to create up to 50 jobs.

Connacht • 10 Apr 18

Gear worth thousands stolen from mountain rescue team

Thousands of euro worth of equipment has been stolen from the base of Sligo-Leitrim Mountain Rescue.

Regional • 03 Apr 18

Stan Zamyatin Moore scattering Thom Moore's ashes this afternoon atop Knocknarea, Co Sligo

Ashes of singer Thom Moore scattered from Knocknarea

The ashes of singer/songwriter Thom Moore have been scattered from the top of Knocknarea mountain, in Co Sligo this afternoon.

News • 31 Mar 18

Snow ploughs are in action in Co Sligo (Pic: Sligo County Council)

Connacht: What's happening in your area?

Conditions have improved in many parts of the west this evening, as snow showers ease and temperatures edge up.

Connacht • 02 Mar 18

There are concerns that the history and heritage of Enniscrone will be lost

Tale of two names: Is it Enniscrone or Inishcrone?

It's not quite a tale of two cities but a tale of two names. Is it Enniscrone or Inishcrone?

Connacht • 08 Jan 18

Cork City Council has warned of possible flooding on Morrison's Island, Union Quay, Wandesford Quay and Crosses Green

High tide passes in Cork without flooding

High tide has passed in Cork city without flooding although a flood warning remains in place for part of the city centre during tomorrow morning's high tide.

Storm Eleanor • 03 Jan 18

Gardaí walked out of Sligo Garda Station in protest against the work conditions

Sligo gardaí return to station after protest

Members of the Garda Representative Association who walked out of Sligo Garda Station on Monday of last week due to what they described as unsafe working conditions, have returned to the building.

News • 29 Nov 17

Martin Kivlehan died from stab wounds in Sligo

Sligo murder trial jury discharged

A murder trial jury was discharged this week after saying they could not agree on a verdict.

Connacht • 29 Nov 17

Gardaí reported for duty this morning, but did not enter the building

Gardaí protest over conditions at Sligo station

Gardaí in Sligo town are refusing to work from the local station in protest at conditions there.

Ireland • 20 Nov 17

The Sligo-based coast guard was assisted by the Dublin-based R116 helicopter

Unwell passenger rescued from cruise ship off Co Mayo

The Sligo-based Coast Guard rescue helicopter has airlifted an ill passenger from a cruise ship off Co Mayo.

Connacht • 27 Sep 17

Protest organised by the Our Voice, Their Future group

Protests in Sligo over child disability services

About 50 people took part in a protest in Sligo this morning by the Our Voice, Their Future organisation which is campaigning for better services for children with various disabilities.

Connacht • 26 May 17

The RNLI and the Coast Guard were involved in the rescue

Eight rescued from overturned boat off Sligo coast

Eight people have been safely rescued after a boat overturned in the Atlantic off the coast of Sligo.

Ireland • 20 Mar 17

Coast guard helicopters from Dublin and Sligo assisted in the operation

Russian trawler crew member airlifted to Sligo

A crew member of a Russian fishing trawler, located over 300km off the Mayo Coast, was brought to shore for medical attention overnight.

News • 08 Mar 17

The court ordered the Twist shop be closed last week

Suspended sentence for Sligo soup kitchen operator

A District Court judge who closed down a charity shop and soup kitchen in Sligo last week has said that the man behind it has to be "stopped in his tracks."

News • 02 Feb 17

The nightclub wanted to allow people bring in up to six cans and 500ml spirits

Sligo bring-your-own-alcohol club event refused

A judge has described a plan to allow patrons of a nightclub in Sligo to bring their own alcohol into the venue as crazy.

News • 26 Jan 17

The 20,000 sq ft state-of-the-art dealership, developed by Connolly’s Motor Group, is based in a building that had been standing vacant since the recession

New Sligo Mercedes-Benz dealership creates 20 jobs

A new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Co Sligo has been officially opened, with the creation of 20 full-time jobs.

Business • 17 Oct 16

Hundreds attended a demonstration against the closures outside Sligo central library last month

Sligo council secures staff to keep libraries open

Sligo county councillors have been told the Department of Local Government has agreed to the council employing six staff for its library service, ensuring that libraries under threat of closure will remain open.

News • 03 Oct 16

The crash happened at around 3pm yesterday

Man dies following road crash in Sligo

A 69-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic crash in Co Sligo yesterday afternoon.

News • 29 Mar 16

Elanco plant in Sligo to close - 100 jobs will be lost

Elanco to close Sligo plant with loss of 100 jobs

About 100 people are to lose their jobs with the closure of the Elanco manufacturing facility in Sligo town.

Business • 27 Jan 16

John Perry said he felt vindicated in his decision to take High Court action

TD Perry added to Fine Gael election ticket

TD John Perry will be added to the Fine Gael election ticket for the Sligo-Leitrim constituency, it was revealed in the High Court today.

News • 22 Dec 15

Fastcom provides connectivity and network operations services for multi-site retailers across Ireland and the UK

Fastcom to create 25 jobs in Sligo

Network performance and security management company Fastcom is to create 25 jobs in Sligo on the back of €1.2m investment.

Business • 21 Dec 15

Aurivo produces Connacht Gold branded dairy products

20 jobs potentially at risk at Aurivo in Co Sligo

20 jobs may be at risk in Achonry, Co Sligo following the decision by Aurivo Consumer Foods to transfer its butter packing operation from the village to a new packing facility in Mitchelstown, Co Cork operated by Ornua, in which Aurivo is a significant shareholder.

Business • 06 Nov 15