Sligo Weekender - 27 Mrz 2025
Man jailed for four years for dangerous driving after fatal crash
SLIGO MARKS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
EOGHAN RUA DINNER DANCE
GARDAI FEARED FOR THEIR LIVES WHEN DEALING WITH AXEWIELDING MAN ON SEVEN-HOUR ‘RAMPAGE’
SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR DEFENDANT WHO WAS ‘DEEPLY ENTANGLED’ IN GANG’S DRUG ACTIVITIES
HEALTHCARE WORKER ON SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES SPARED JAIL
PICTURES: LIP SYNC BATTLE AT JORDAN’S PUB
Victim was ‘a good personality immersed in the local community and sport’
Gardai issue alert about rogue traders
Man arrested following seizure of drugs
Healthcare worker escapes prison for sexual assaults in hospital emergency department
Man ‘deeply entangled’ in drug trafficking gang given suspended sentence due to mitigating circumstances
Guilty plea in relation to affray charges
Popular south Sligo tourist attraction Eagles Flying announces closure
Family’s disappointment as Humanitarian Fund application for modest daily amount for electricity is held up by paperwork
Cllr calls to scrap fee for car history checks
Happy Birthday to MARTIN JOHN CREAN
Karaoke Night in Gracie’s Bar
Writers From The West
Speedquizzing at The Belfry Bar
Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh
Stephanie Rainey performs live
An Evening with Michael Harding
Quiz night in the Diamond Coast
Circus Gerbola in Sligo town
Live music in the Harp Tavern
Trad night in McLaughlin’s
Indoor Market in Enniscrone
Gardaí feared for their lives during man’s seven hour ‘frenetic rampage’
Sligo Social Services renames to Cornerstone
Amy will run Toronto half-marathon in memory of her sister
Median House Prices in Sligo rise by €50,000 in a year
Two-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse images
Pictures LIP SYNC BATTLE IN JORDAN’S PUB IN MAUGHEROW
Galway legend presents medals to Easkey hurlers
ACHONRY PIONEERS DINNER DANCE
New XPeng G6 goes beyond expectations
Letters from America supported those who stayed at home
McGregor merely one of several egotists seeking presidency
A meaningful gesture of solidarity to the people Palestine
Dr Varadkar is well suited to new role in US
Shortsighted undermining of sheep markets by factories must stop - IFA
Minister ‘far too casual’ about ACRES debacle
Announcement of Weighing Scheme Payment is another step in developing Dairy Beef sector
Improvements in water quality show farmers’ efforts are actually working
Opportunities have but challenges are people living with
Greatly improved, still present for Down Syndrome
The Riverbank Restaurant, a 100seat restaurant serving locally produced meals
DOVIDA – BRINGING GENUINE CONNECTIONS AND PERSONCENTRED VALUES TO HOME CARE
Pictures ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AWARD WINNERS RECEPTION
Pictures ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AWARD WINNERS RECEPTION
COUNTY COUNCIL DELEGATION VISIT NEW YORK
Vinnie is Sligo Bay RNLI’s newest volunteer
Call for action to deal with persistent odour
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
CLOONACOOL
BALLYMOTE
BALLISODARECOLLOONEY
ENNISCRONEKILGLASS
BALLINACARROWCOOLANEY
GURTEEN
Pictures EOGHAN RUA LGFA CLUB DINNER DANCE
Top things to do in Sligo this April
Sligo Drama Circle revive classic John B Keane play
Season launch day for Sligo Abbey takes place next week
Combined bands of the Irish Defence Forces Charity Concert
Scenes at Dáil on Tuesday gives ‘bad impression on Irish politics’
Collooney leads Sligo in SMI 2024
ATU Students develop innovative food products
Minister Harkin address European Green Skills meeting in Dublin Castle
ATU Student Union President disagrees with Higher and Further Education Minister's comments on student contribution fees
IFI opens second draw for River Easkey salmon tags for 2025
Councillor calls for DEIS supports to be expanded to more schools
Sligo Park Hotel receives outstanding employer award from Fáilte Ireland
Suspended sentence for assault at Garda station
Markree Castle
Guilty of Easkey assault
32 motor thefts recorded in Sligo and Leitrim last year
Pictures SLIGO ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE STORIES AND PHOTOS THAT APPEARED IN THE SLIGO WEEKENDER ON THIS WEEK IN THE LAST DECADE
HISTORIC EVENTS
CHART TOPPERS
AT THE BOX OFFICE
WHO AM I?
CARAMEL FLAMINGO GUITAR
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‘Sligo must continue to be ambitious' as councillor welcomes substantial update on various projects
IRISH FOUNDERSand WE FIND INSPIRING THIS MARCH
C+/OÉ NO0$D( /umiqre d’Égypte
Youth mental health needs in Ireland are rising, and those seeking help are in higher distress
Staying on top of your health this April
Planning/Legal Notices
Management role for Gorman and Finan
Sligo-Leitrim teams reach semi-finals
Junior triathlon is in Cleveragh next month
U-20 hurlers will play in the McElligott Cup
Easkey will host European event in September
National final for Sligo ref Gus Chapman
Change of date for Bit O’Red’s Derry fixture
Enniscrone’s Ava features in a friendly
Rovers will be on Virgin Media in May
O’Connor Cup win for Lyons and Breheny
Sligo teens play for FAI Schools side
Medals for Masters at indoor meet
Summerhill qualify for a decider
Team named for U-20 game against Rossies
Cartron Utd lead the Super League race
Success for Yama Hara Gymnastics
Superb results by local crews at Sligo regatta
Supporting the ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ campaign
Superb results by local crews at Sligo regatta
BETTER DAYS WILL COME FOR CADDEN
Staying put in level ‘B’
The plight of Leitrim
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Superb rugby
Seeds of hope from hurlers despite sixth loss in Division 3
Connollys in Cloone!
Best for Sligo: Sligo:
SLIGO LIGO BEAT BEAT THE THE NEIGHBOURS
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Harsh lessons for Sligo teens as Rossies win in the rain
AIB club awards for two CooleraStrandhill stars
THEGAME
●OPENING ROUND LOSS FOR SLIGO MINORS IN CONNACHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
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Dominant Sligo secure Division Three status
Results and Fixtures
NEXTUP MAYO (Away)
SLIGO’S SCORERS
SLIGOSTATS SLIGO’S RESULTS
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Dominant Sligo secure Division Three status
Sligo’s semi-final opportunity
Provincial title for majestic Mercy
LIDL LADIES NFL DIVISION FOUR SEMI-FINAL: Sligo v Fermanagh
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STANDINGS ENERGIA AIL DIVISION 2B
DOMINO’S MEN’S SUPER LEAGUE
Impressive win boosts hopes of AIL survival
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Play-offs woe for All-Stars
Cup delight for Stars!
RESULTS
SLIGO-LEITRIM WOMEN’S AMATEUR LEAGUE
Manager Feeney hopes for Better results
All-Island Cup draw is made
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Another night of frustration for Bit O’Red
Manager Feeney hopes for Better results
WEXFORD FC (Away)
THEGAME
ROVERS SCORERS
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A tasty fixture for underperformers as they host Shels
SLIGO ALL-STARS ARE BEATEN IN PLAY-OFFS:
Industry without reward
SRC HOST A SUPERB REGATTA
Semi-final chance for Sligo LGFA
VICTORY FOR SLIGO RUGBY:
STAYING UP
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