EVENTS ROUND-UP
Harmony singing in church
Sligo Methodist Church is hosting harmony singing with Tembre on Saturday from 2pm until 5pm.
Tembre is a community song leader who has been leading communities in song for over 23 years in Ireland.
Booking essential.
Cost: €25 per person. €20 concessions available for this first workshop.
Sligo Rovers AGM in Clayton
The Sligo Rovers Annual General Meeting takes place in the Clayton Hotel on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
The AGM will see the election of the 2024 Management Committee, a presentation of 12 months of club finances from the club’s Treasurer and the Chairman and Secretary’s report.
Please note only full paid up members or those enjoying the privileges of membership in accordance with the society rules are eligible to attend the AGM.
Anyone wishing to attend the meeting via Zoom is asked to email shane@sligorovers.com at the early as is convenient.
Open mic night in Moran’s
An open mic night is taking place in Moran’s Bar, Grange tomorrow night, Friday at 9.30pm.
All are welcome to attend.
Antiques Fair in Radisson
An antiques, collectables and vintage fair is taking place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Sunday, April 21 from 11am until 6pm.
Football quiz in Lola Montez
The Bit O’Red Supporters Trust is hosting a football table quiz in Lola Montez on Friday, April 26 at 9.45pm.
The quiz takes place immediately after Sligo Rovers away game with Drogheda United which will be shown on a big screen in Lola Montez before the quiz.
If you are interested in entering a team, contact the Bit O’Red Supporters Trust (BORST) on social media.
Showstoppers at the Hawk’s Well
Sligo Grammar School presents Showstoppers at the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm.
Students will entertain audiences to a journey of music through the decades.
Dromore West bingo night
Dromore West bingo night takes place tomorrow, Friday from 8.30pm until 10pm.
It takes place in the Dromore West Community Centre.
Community cafe in Cranmore
The Community Cafe is open every Wednesday from 10.30am-12.30pm in the Cranmore Community Co-Op Society, 10-12 Devins Drive, Cranmore.
All are welcome to come along for a cuppa and a chat.
Duo live in Thomas Connolly
Local musicians Seamie McGowan and Eoin Troy will be performing live in Thomas Connolly tonight, Thursday from 9.30pm.
Achonry Food Market
A food market will take place at Achonry Farmers Market on Saturday from 10am until 1pm.
Trad in McLaughlin’s
McLaughlin’s Bar on High Street in Sligo town is home to a weekly traditional music session every Thursday evening.
Music gets under way at 9.30pm each week.
Market in Rathcormac
A food and craft market will take place at Rathcormac Craft Village on Saturday from 10am until 3pm.
Indoor Market in Enniscrone
The new indoor market in Enniscrone continues this Saturday at the old church building from 11am until 3pm.
Trad session in Earley’s
A trad session takes place in Earley’s Bar every Friday night. The music gets unde way at 9.30pm.
Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh
Sligo Park Run takes place in Cleveragh every Saturday morning at 9.30am.
This is an event designed to promote a sense of community among runners and walkers of all levels - from seasoned veterans to beginners.
Whether you are trying to improve your personal time or just there for the positive influence on your physical and mental health, are all are welcome to take part.
First time runners must register via www.parkrun.ie/sligo/.
Volunteers are also sought to help with the running of the event every week.
Details on how to volunteer can be found via the same website.
Congratultions to Mayor of Sligo Cllr Declan Bree and Dr Margaret Connolly who recently tied the knot in a ceremony held at Sligo City Hall. It was the first time in the 159-year history of the building that a wedding ceremony took place in the Mayor’s Parlour.
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers captains Niall Morahan and Roberto Lopes promoted the Our Shoes campaign before last Friday’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Tallaght Stadium. Our Shoes, founded by Sligo native Ciaran McHugh, delivers thousands of unwanted shoes to children in need of them in South Africa.