Sligo Weekender - 2024-02-15

• A sad week for Sligo as Anderson’s and Baker Boys close their doors while iconic O’Grady’s ice-cream van serves last scoop
• MacSharry told his behaviour in Dáil is “not acceptable”
• Car used in aggravated Mayo burglary abandoned in south Sligo
• Upper floors in commercial premise in Sligo used for storage
• Fears that free parking at hospital would be abused
• Shop owners warned to be vigilant as fake notes are in circulatio­n
• Sligo receives €3 million in funding for cycling and walking paths
• Motion alleging apartheid by Israel against Palestine passed
• Waste management company fined by judge after guilty plea to charges relating to death of employee
• McSharry gutted as medal finish eludes her in 100m breaststro­ke final at the World Aquatics Championsh­ips
• EVENTS ROUND-UP
• Local woman’s harrowing experience of being stalked recalled in TV documentar­y
• ATU students return to Uganda to deliver humanitari­an aid
• MEP’s amendment to file is a “big win” for local shoppers against potential fraudsters
• Scruffy Duffy scoops top entertainm­ent award
• WESTERN GAELS HURLING & CAMOGIE CLUB LAUNCH COMPETITIO­N TO...
• Local Community Groups receive mobile defibrilla­tors
• RECAP: How the last Local and European Election panned out and whose running in 2024 so far SLIGO-STRANDHILL
• BALLYMOTE-TUBBERCURR­Y
• SLIGO-DRUMCLIFFE
• MIDLANDS-NORTH WEST (EUROPE)
• New Volkswagen Amarok is better than ever
• MacManus highlights farmers’ concerns following protests
• INHFA welcomes ACRES payment announceme­nt
• IFA calendar distribute­d to over 760 primary schools
• Proposed buffer zones around active turbary areas will impact on ACRES payments says INHFA
• Avant Money extends sponsorshi­p agreement with Sligo Rovers
• Rural Sligo councillor­s not happy as Sligo town gets bulk of funding
• Public access to Cairns Hill Neolithic monument mooted
• Sligo Councillor­s pay tribute to former Taoiseach John Bruton
• The people of Sligo, Galway and Mayo deserve better rail infrastruc­ture
• The Guns have fallen silent, but the Roses continue to blossom for Tubbercurr­y florist
• Sligo’s golf ‘on par’ with the best at PGA Show in Orlando
• Easkey native is new deputy principal at Co Wicklow school
• Series of upcoming events announced for The Model
• Local options for alternativ­e wedding venues
• Popular wedding themes for all seasons
• National award for Sligo hand admin Simon
• Recognitio­n ball coach and Cavanagh
• BALLISODAR­ECOLLOONEY
• KILGLASSEN­NISCRONE
• CLOONACOOL
• BALLINTOGH­ER
• ACHONRYMUL­LINABREENA
• TUBBERCURR­Y
• Local amateur community gardening groups encouraged to showcase at Bord Bia Bloom
• Make climbing Knocknarea your new habit this spring
• The new Deposit Return Scheme - What is it and how does it work?
• Reduce waste at home in Ireland: Simple and effective strategies
• HSE approves seven life enhancing-medicines
• Planning/Legal Notices
• 5k road race in Cloonaool this month
• SPORT ROUND-UP
• Sligo-Leitrim clubs will play in Connacht
• Overtime win for All-Stars as they overcome Tralee
• All-Ireland Schools League Mercy’s title bid (part two)
• SLIGO KEEP UP SURGE FOR THE THE PLAY-OFFS
• Lidl Ladies National Football League Another nearly day for Sligo
• Hurlers share the spoils in Armagh as hosts recover
• Cross-country gig sees good running from Sligo schools
• O’Boyle praise for winners’ triumph
• Kelleher helps Real Tubber to a Shield victory over Ballymote
• Results and Fixtures
• Sligo-Leitrim & District Soccer League
• Goals and more goals in thrilling weekend
• Holders Shams are the team to beat in the top flight this year Alan Finn
• Bit O’Red signings for this campaign
• WATERFORD FC
• Players have the hunger to Reece Hutchinson
• Reasons to be hopeful as the LOI rollercoas­ter starts spinning again

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