Sligo Weekender - 30 Okt 2025
Jailed ‘ringleader’ behind fatal attack on pensioner moved to different prison after making threats to associate
ROVERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
HOW EASKEY HAS BECOME SLIGO’S OWN HALLOWEENTOWN
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO SUSPECTED ARSON ATTACK
SLIGO VOTES OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF CATHERINE AS NEXT IRELAND PRESIDENT
TEEN TO RUN HALF-BORDER MARATHON IN MEMORY OF LATE UNCLE
RIVERSTOWN IS VOTED SLIGO’S TIDIEST TOWN
16-year-old Gurteen native set to run half-border marathon to raise money for charity in memory of his late uncle
Investigations continue into suspected arson attack on young family’s Cranmore home
Sligo woman’s experience of life after suffering a stroke
Man will serve 15-year sentence in separate prison from associates after threats
Water safety award for Samuel
Patrick J Rooney honoured in Ballintrillick
Catherine Connolly is Sligo’s choice as Ireland’s next president
Initial feasibility ‘very positive’ for development of Western Rail Corridor – Iarnród Éireann CEO
Senator takes it upon herself to cater for passengers on the Sligo – Dublin rail line
Relatives of Rovers’ longest-serving chairman visit The Showgrounds
Antiques Fair in Radisson
Indoor Market in Enniscrone Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh
MORE INFO ON HALLOWEEN EVENTS THIS WEEK CAN BE FOUND IN OUR WHAT’S ON GUIDE ON PAGES 36-40
Matilda Jr at the Hawk’s Well Cuban Dance Festival
Spooktacular workshop & party
Speedquizzing in the Belfry Bar
Wine tasting evening
Silent Disco in Northside Centre
Blue Raincoat presents Amelia
Liverpool legend in Sligo
Samhain Parade in Manorhamilton
Spooktastic Silent Disco
Trad & sing-song in McLaughlin’s
Former Summerhill student awarded €25,000 Naughton Foundation scholarship
Latest figures show over 500 new build social homes at design or construction phase
Riverstown is Sligo’s tidiest town
Three-time Olympic gold medallist explores Sligo with new tour company
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Owners of historic structures urged to apply for heritage funds to maintain and preserve heritage
‘Irish unity not a one-way street’ - TD
Pictures SLIGO ROVERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS AT THE BOURBON BAR
French ultramarathon runner passes through Sligo on charity challenge
Sligo natives graduate from DCU
Used customers and colleagues credit card details
Suspended jail sentence for man on several charges
Man “mortified” about behaviour towards Gardaí
Contested charge of parking on double yellow lines
Man swore at Gardaí repeatedly after arrest
Stole from supermarkets two days in a row
Parked on double yellow lines while attending court
New MINI Cooper S convertible breezes in
Over €21 million for farmers in north-west a vital boost to farm family incomes
INHFA demands immediate review of Greenway Code of Best Practice
ICMSA say latest milk price cuts opening up “alarming disparities in payments”
TD calls for “firm commitments” to young farmers
Easkey Scarecrow Festival: idea has turned a village into
How one creative community Sligo’s own Halloweentown
Where Do We All Belong? – Abhainn Studio sparks powerful conversations on loneliness
Fresh Spin Self Service Laundry is taking the ordeal out of washing your clothes
Vintage Day at Sligo Races
Vintage Day at Sligo Races
Indoor market breathing new life into Sunday afternoons in Sligo town
CARRAROE
BALLYMOTE
Exit. Think Safe!
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Community Notes
GURTEEN
ACHONRYMULLINABREENA
RIVERSTOWN
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Sligo County Council still awaiting payment from Department of Housing due to damage from Storm Éowyn
Spooktacular Sligo Stories
Collis and Kearins families reunite for one-night celebration of the Owenmore Céilí Band
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Spooktacular Halloween events in Sligo
The White Horse Guitar Club at the Hawk’s Well
Sligo Live at 20: More photos from the archives
From The Digital Archives
HISTORIC EVENTS
CHART TOPPERS
SUDOKU
WHO AM I?
€8.6 million PeacePlus funding boost to prevent and manage obesity
Sligo University Hospital to hold Remembrance Service for families who have experienced children, infant and pregnancy loss
WIN A TO SPEND ONLINE WITH THE HOBBY SHOP, SLIGO
Sinead Keary the Label Unveils the Luxurious ‘Edit II’
Which Eucerin Dry Skin Range is your Hydration Hero?
Planning/Legal Notices
Sligo look to recover after home defeat
Excellent result for development team
Eamon enjoys breakthrough for Coolaney-Mullinabreena
Feast of tennis at Sligo Masters Tour 500 event
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Success for golfers Rooney and Kilbride
Riverstown’s Kenny features twice for Celtic
European gold medals are won by MacDermott
Sligo golfers competed at Headfort GC
Instructor from Sligo is teaching internationally
Currid’s role with winners in Galway SFC
Johnston wins a category at Autumn Open
McSharry wins medals and sets new records
Leitrim GAA IFC final loss for Casey
Students play for Connacht in Athlone
Function will mark 50 years of Arrow Harps REPLAY DRAMA IN QUIGABAR: PAGES 60-65
Mixed results for EJ Sligo All-Stars in Super League
Semi-final exits for two club teams
Club Sligo members win cash prizes
County players attend an LGFA awards night
GOLFNOTES
Gaels search for a new manager for 2026 season
Sportshall athletics at ATU Sligo
Clubs from across the county compete at west Sligo venue
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Superb results from schools at Connacht level
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Superb Gaels are champions again thanks to clinical display in replay
THEGAME
Superb Gaels are champions again thanks to clinical display in replay
A great team were beaten by an even hungrier outfit
GAELSTITLES
NEXT UP SHAMROCK GAELS:
COOLERA-STRANDHILL:
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Reflecting on the day the trophy returned
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Reflecting on the day the trophy returned
WOE FOR EX-CHAMPS
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GAA: Homeland Senior Football Championship Final Replay at Quigabar
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GAA: Homeland Senior Football Championship Final Replay at Quigabar
GAA: Results and Fixtures
Eoghan Rua’s dream ends in heavy defeat
Curry suffer a semi-final exit
CooleraStrandhill lose away to Saints
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FIRST LOSS IN SEVEN GAMES FOR HOLDERSR CARTRON UNITED
ROUND TWO: Arrow Harps L Abbey United L
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Home stalemate frustrates Rovers
SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM
THEGAME
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Rovers have to get something in Tallaght but may survive based on other results...
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Rovers have to get something in Tallaght but may survive based on other results...
Manager has belief ahead of vital test
SHAMROCK ROVERS (AWAY)
SUPERSATURDAY
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THE WAIT IS OVER!
Rovers’ agony goes on
Runners show grit at XC gig
MASTERS TENNIS FEAST:
LGFA TEAMS LOSE OUT IN CONNACHT:
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