CELEBRATING 40
017 marks 40 years of Auctioneering and Estate Agency for Frances Kelly and Greg Kelly, and Staff at Sligo Estates, Quay Street, Sligo.
Established by the late Francis Kelly R. I. P., originally from Corglancy, Dromahair, County Leitrim, he commenced his business in April 1977. The premises were previously used by Breslin Car Hire. He leased the ground floor premises initially and later purchased the building in 1990. Francis expanded his business, eventually covering the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. The business went from strength to strength with the dedication and hard work of Francis and his wife Frances and Staff. Sadly Francis Kelly R. I. P passed away in 1995 at the age of 47.
His wife Frances, originally from Geevagh, Co Sligo and now residing in Carraroe, and staff carried on the business after her husband’s untimely death. She received overwhelming support from clients and friends as she continued on this new journey. Her son, Greg Kelly graduated from Auctioneering in D. I. T. Bolton Street and commenced working in the business since 2000 and he brings a wealth of Professional experience to the office. Greg’s age profile extends the client base to another generation. Mrs. Angela Davey has worked in the office since 1993 and has also vast experience in her dealings with clients in her usual pleasant personality. During this time. Frances continues to oversee the office and likes dealing personally with clients and friends.
The following are snap shot of prices from the Sligo Estates register of 1977. A house in Rathedmond sold for £ 10,500. Building sites in Drumcliffe and Carraroe subject to planning were sold for £ 4,000 each.