Sligo Weekender - 2024-02-08

• Prosecutio­n takes aim at own witness in serious assault case
• ‘There have been at least three incidents like this’ at Holy Well
• Sligo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2024 finalists named
• Sligo Disabled Persons' Organisati­on celebrates its first full year
• High Street residents problems with traffic
• And traders fearful as and parking bite
• EVENTS ROUND-UP
• “Ann had an amazing ability to get things done for her community and bring people with her” - Parish Priest’s moving tribute to Ann Hoey
• Community Groups in Sligo invited to make applicatio­ns to Community Climate Action
• WESTERN GAELS HURLING & CAMOGIE CLUB LAUNCH COMPETITIO­N TO...
• Sligo selected as host destinatio­n for annual UCI Gran Fondo cycle Two-day event could feature upwards of 3,000 cyclists
• From Jerry Lee Lewis to Daniel O’Donnell, late music promoter and manager Kieran Cavanagh from Easkey fondly remembered
• Subaru Solterra AWD is an EV shining star
• COMMENT: Let’s deal with the Western Rust Corridor for once and for all
• COMMENT: Removing scrap rails will not stop a railway being built
• DISTRICT COURT ROUND-UP
• INHFA calls for 100% ACRES payment this February
• IFA sets out issues for ICBF stakeholde­r meeting
• Scramble to get Mercosur Agreement done will “end forever” EU credibilit­y on global warming
• ICMSA say Irish processors “bumping along the bottom” of Milk Price League
• Fundamenta­l reset needed to make farming work
• Threat posed by Bark Beetle to be discussed at Joint Oireachtas Committee
• President to receive the ‘Agricola Medal’ of the UN Food and Agricultur­e Organisati­on
• Bothy Band announced for special Sligo Live concert Pre-sale tickets set to open tomorrow, Friday
• Munch and Brunch enjoying rollercoas­ter start to life as a new business in the north west
• Seven modern songs to suit your wedding
• Con Brio concert features exceptiona­l works by Beethoven and Brahms
• Sligo residents asked to help mend broken hearts in the Mater Hospital this Valentine’s season
• Belfast band PiNKSLiPS to start tour with free gig in Sligo
• Sligo Park Hotel wins gold and bronze medals at two awards ceremonies
• Sligo hosting 423 displaced Ukrainians
• Sligo-based tech company launch easyto-use app targeted at local businesses
• Cool in the Pool: Making swimming accessible
• Tips for looking after your mental health this Spring
• BALLINACAR­ROWCOOLANE­Y
• MCR COMMUNITY CENTRE
• KILGLASSEN­NISCRONE
• CLOONACOOL
• RIVERSTOWN
• TUBBERCURR­Y
• Unique and wonderful Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world
• Planning/Legal Notices
• Table tennis roadshow is successful
• SPORT ROUND-UP
• DRP GAA say ‘well done’ to Donnchadh
• All-Stars maintain play-offs push with superb away result
• Allianz Hurling League Division 3A Hurlers survive a wobbly second-half against Cavan
• Allianz Football League Division Three
• Tony’s delight at first win of the campaign
• ThePressBo­x How Sligo teams nearly lost two fixtures that they won Sligo’s ligo’s hurlers and footballer­s won but fans were left anxious throughout at Markievicz Park
• Results and Fixtures
• Sligo-Leitrim and District Soccer League
• Local sides have mixed fortunes
• Update Two defensive signings for the coming season
• Russell enthused
• Classy Coola PPS retain FAI Schools Connacht title with a powerful victory

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