Sligo Weekender - 10 Jul 2025
Tributes paid to 18-year-old Conor following sudden passing abroad
CAIRDE IN THE PARK
FRUSTRATIONS VOICED OVER ONGOING DELAYS FOR SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT
CLLR: UNDERFUNDING OF HEALTH SERVICE COSTING LIVES DUE TO DELAYS IN CANCER TREATMENT
MILO IS SLIGO’S NOMINEE FOR ANNUAL ‘NOSE OF TRALEE’ AWARD
ATHLETE LUCIE NAMED IN IRELAND YOUTH OLYMPIC TEAM
A HOUSE OF STONE AND SPIRIT: 150 YEARS OF SLIGO CATHEDRAL
Cllr: Underfunding of health services is causing cancer treatment delays and costing lives
Raise the Roof campaign set to take place this Saturday
Local private hospital's theatre closed after flood last month
‘Conor will always hold a special place in our hearts’
Lucie Cawley selected to represent Ireland at European Youth Olympic Festival
Cllr Clarke elected Cathaoirleach of Ballymote– Tubbercurry
Public enhancement project at Strandhill set to move forward after vote by Sligo County Council
Numerous councillors voice their dismay over delayed social housing scheme in Sligo town
Revenue seize €39,000 in Sligo as part of operation across several counties
QuizCon weekend in July
EVENTS ROUND-UP
Speedquizzing at The Belfry Bar
Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh
Over-30s Club at Clayton Hotel
Family Day at Sligo Races
King of the Hill Run
Cruachan live in Garavogue Bar
Live music in the Harp Tavern
Indoor Market in Enniscrone
‘Why is this system so lucrative?’
Construction on new link road to commence in the coming weeks
Queen Maeve’s Trail fully re-opens after five months
Queen Maeve’s Square set to host a spectacular closing ceremony for the Cairde Sligo Arts Festival
Celtic reject £500k bid for Johnny Kenny with club valuing striker at £1 million
Calling all local foodies - ALDI wants you to be their next food taster and judge
Sligo County Council issue warning after lions mane's jellyfish found at Rosses Point
Pictures CAIRDE IN THE PARK
Local people encouraged to apply for free and heavily subsidised higher education courses
Excitement builds ahead of Sligo Stages Rally
Agriculture Committee passes MEP Walsh’s proposals to increase CAP budget and introduce mental health supports
Councillor calls for the Minister of Education to ensure autism classes remain open for local students
Milo nominated for national Nose of Tralee pet award
Bail refused for men on organised crimes charges
Judge refuses jurisdiction in assault case
Bail denied due to “extremely serious offences”
New Mazda CX-80 – Crafted for versatility
Earner Driving Tips
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for the extension of the Western Rail Corridor to Sligo and beyond
Sligo County Council respond to damning EPA report on illegal peat extraction in the county
Midlands-North West MEP spearheading EU efforts on mandatory age verification and banning AI ‘Nudifiers’
Support for emission reduction measures in agriculture needed urgently
New CAP programme must retain a common approach says INHFA
Action plan to target high level of farm deaths and injuries unveiled
Green shoots of progress: Farmers contribute to emissions reductions
New videos launched to help farmers tackle lameness in cows
Pictures THE ENNISCRONE AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Rooted in the land - Local author Martha Higgins finds her voice in rural Ireland
Yellow Bird Bakes, a selection of colourful delicious freshly made treats that everyone can enjoy
A house of stone and spirit: Sligo Cathedral at 150
A house of stone and spirit: Sligo Cathedral at 150
Sligo and Leitrim politicians meet with young people to discuss Budget 2026
Sporting Memories afternoon returns at The Showgrounds
Government slammed by Labour over failure to reform nursing home sector
New dolphin calf off Mullaghmore highlights urgent need for marine protection
CARRAROE
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALLYMOTE
BALLISODARECOLLOONEY
ENNISCRONE KILGLASS
BALLINACARROWCOOLANEY
GURTEEN
RIVERSTOWN
Community Notes
CURRY TUBBERCURRY
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE
BLACKBERRY & APPLE LOAF
Cairde Sligo Arts Festival opens with celebratory launch of Cairde Visual
Late Nights at The Model will bring the curtain down on this year’s Cairde celebrations
Lani Gregory exhibition at The Canopy continues until Sunday
Michael McIntyre announces one-night performance in Mayo
“Wandering Voices” returns with a powerful artistic trail
The 39th Year of the SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL
Jacinta Ní Chonghaile, Aidan Shannon and Enda McGreevy at Lunchtime at the Well
5E9,E: 28
HISTORIC EVENTS
CHART TOPPERS
AT THE BOX OFFICE
The most natural thing: A guide to using natural insulation in your home
RETIRED MEMBERS OF AN GARDA SIOCHÁNA VISIT LEINSTER HOUSE
Clarity now on WRC plan going forward
Naming new children’s hospital is deemed ‘a missed opportunity’
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Medical Council issues advice for business owners, patients and users of telemedicine services
Festivalgoers are being urged to practice good hygiene etiquette
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ANNIVERSARY
PRAYERS
Planning/Legal Notices
McKinley signs for the Bit O’Red
Rovers will be on Virgin Media on July 25
Provincial rivals met in Tubber
Garvey helps Ireland U-20s beat Wales
Continuation of an exciting partnership
Sligo GAA is looking for a hurling boss
Gaels will play golf at Castle Dargan
GOLFNOTES
Coach Bree to continue his Offaly role
Horse racing in Cleveragh this Sunday
Sligo LGFA teens have a semi-final
New chapter for Sligo rugby stalwart Storey
Quarter-final in Dublin for Roisin Molloy
Gurteen Celtic are guests at The Showgies
Further success for Sligo at Cairn Community Games s National Finals
SLIGORESULTSINDIVIDUALS
SLIGORESULTSTEAMS
Further success for Sligo at Cairn Community Games s National Finals
Sligo in 2025... not too bad, But not exceptional either
SLIGOSCORERS
SLIGORESULTS
TONYTENURE
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Sligo in 2025... not too bad, But not exceptional either
SLIGOAPPEARANCES
TOP5OF2025
20
Sligo’s golden day in Offaly
RESULTS
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Sligo seek to take the next step in a progressive year
SLIGOCAMPAIGN
SLIGO’S SCORERS
ROUND FIVE: LOUTH 2-12, SLIGO 0-14 (JUNE 29)
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Vital win for Easkey lifts threat of drop
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Vital win for Easkey lifts threat of drop
Final round of SFL games will provide answers
Injury blow for ace Carrabine
SLIGO GAA SFL – STATE OF PLAY
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McClean enjoys his return to Bit O’Red
MCCLEAN’S LAST GAME (2018) MCCLEAN’S FIRST GAME (2025)
Rovers deny the leaders to take a point in thriller
DERRY CITY(Home)
●ROVERS’ STATS:
THEGAME
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Rovers deny the leaders to take a point in thriller
Reborn team shows what it is capable of
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TURNING POINT
Results were so mixed
SLIGO’S MEDAL GAINS
Aiming to reach a decider
ATHLETES WIN AT U-20 AND U-23 LEVEL:
●MCKINLEY SIGNS FOR ROVERS WOMEN:
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