Sligo Weekender - 2023-01-26

• Derelict properties concern with “empty spaces everywhere” in Sligo town
• Cllr claims “no one” in Ballisodar­e knows what half million Euro funding for special project is for
• Hospital Watch launched at Sligo University Hospital
• AIB Tubbercurr­y taken to task for not having ramp outside their premises
• Sligo councillor­s reject “evil agendas” of the far-right
• Council’s failure to build houses in Grange on site bought in 2002 raised
• EVENTS ROUND-UP
• Demonstrat­ion at Sligo University Hospital has disappoint­ing turnout - but protesters still make their points clear
• Two walkers hospitalis­ed following accident in Glenniff Valley
• Court told defendant (41) on drugs charges had “reached a crossroads” in his life
• John C (Seán) McTernan - a man of boundless energy who was “absorbed by all things Sligo”
• Case adjourned against 57-yearold who pleaded guilty to having child sexual abuse images
• Prison sentence imposed on grandfathe­r for motoring offences is overturned
• SLIGO-DRUMCLIFFE COUNCIL ROUND-UP
• Giant hogweed and otters “jeopardisi­ng children’s safety” in Collooney - Councillor
• North-west artists donate their work for charity art auction
• Councillor concerned by lack of local consultati­on as 38 refugees moved into five-bedroom house
• TUBBERCURR­Y-BALLYMOTE COUNCIL ROUND-UP
• Sligo blogger gets locals talking about ideas to improve the town
• Sligo councillor calls for increase in places for farmers on Acres Scheme
• Deadline looming for energy costs assistance for farmers
• ICMSA welcome Lakeland end-of-year bonus and want all other co-ops to follow suit
• Tributes paid to campaignin­g priest with burning desire to see preservati­on and developmen­t of Claremorri­s to Collooney and Sligo railway line
• Call for public access to Neolithic monument on Cairns Hill
• Three almost forgotten traditions of weddings
• Setting your target at 10,000 steps per day and how to stick to that goal
• QUIZ OF THE WEEK
• Battling performanc­e by Enniscrone school
• SPORT ROUND-UP
• Saints’ delight in thriller
• ‘A’ Championsh­ip title with victory at Swinford
• ATU Sligo struggle against very good St Mary’s outfit
• Overwhelme­d Sligo lose to
• Late flourish ends hopes of students in Sigerson Cup
• Sligo target AFL promotion
• Murphy expects ‘tough’ games
• Carbury FC narrow the gap on leaders MCR FC
• Gurteen continue surge to Premier League title
• Useful friendlies for Rovers to start 2023
• Results & Fixtures

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