01/09/2009 -
Non Principal Private Residence Charge Introduced
The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduced a €200 annual charge for the owners of non principal private residences
10/03/2010 -
Council in Focus
Community, Enterprise, Arts and Environmental Services
09/03/2010 -
March Council Focus
March Council Focus
24/02/2010 -
Sligo to Host National Challenge
Sligo Fire Service will host the Second Rescue Organisation Ireland, National Challenge on Saturday 6th March.
23/02/2010 -
Mayor Pays Tribute to Eugene Lambert
The Mayor of Sligo Councillor Jim McGarry has paid tribute to the late Eugene Lambert
17/02/2010 -
2010 Resident Association Grant Scheme
Sligo Borough Council invites Resident Associations in Sligo City to submit applications for grant aid under the Residents Association Grant Scheme 2010.
15/02/2010 -
Writer In Residence Programme Events
Writer In Residence Programme Events
08/02/2010 -
Annual Mayor’s Ball 2010
The Annual Mayor’s ball was held in the Clarion Hotel on Saturday 6th February 2010.
04/02/2010 -
Mayor Visits St Angela’s College
The Mayor of Sligo Councillor Jim McGarry joined Tanaiste Minister Mary Coughlan and County Manager Hubert Kearns for the launch of St Angela’s College Strategic Plan 2009-2014
19/02/2010 -
February Council Focus
February Council Focus
27/01/2010 -
February News Digest
Sligo Local Authorities February News Digest
22/01/2010 -
Emergency Contact Details
A list of Emergency contact numbers
22/01/2010 -
Public Asked For Assistance in Preserving Water Supplies
Sligo County Council has advised that supplies are currently being maintained on all public water schemes throughout the county.
14/01/2010 -
January Council Focus
January Council Focus
01/01/2010 -
The Facts About Radon
Sligo County Council, in collaboration with the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII), will hold a public information meeting on radon on Tuesday 8th December, 2009
05/01/2010 -
Boatmakers Adze Presented to Sligo Museum
Mr. Eoghan Ryan, Clare Road, Ennis presented a boat maker’s adze to Sligo Museum recently
05/01/2010 -
Weather Impacts on Library Service
Due to the severe weather conditions, Ballymote Branch Library will not be open to the public today, Tuesday 5th January
04/01/2009 -
Water Services Emergency Contact Number Notice
Sligo County Council’s Water Services Department received in the region of forty calls since Friday last on its 24 Hour Emergency Contact number
23/12/2009 -
Christmas Holiday Arrangements
Please note the hours of business of the offices of Sligo Local Authorities for the Christmas period
23/12/2009 -
Christmas and New Year message from the Mayor
2009 was a difficult year for many people in Sligo, as the economic downturn had implications for every sector of our community.
08/11/2009 -
Borough Council Suspend Public Car Parking Charges in Sligo
At last night’s monthly meeting of the Borough Council, members unanimously agreed to suspend Parking Charges in all Public Car Parks in the Town
04/12/2009 -
Mayor Praises 'The Poet of the People' Martin Forde
Mayor Councillor Jim McGarry has called Martin Forde’s newly published book of poetry ‘a hugely and enjoyable rewarding slice of life’
01/12/2009 -
Sligo CDB Promotes Local Enterprise, Training & Education
Sligo CDB Promotes Local Enterprise, Training & Education
23/11/2009 -
Dr Ian Paisley Visits Sligo
Dr Ian Paisley visited Sligo for a series of engagements this week
23/11/2009 -
All-Island Pride of Place Awards
Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council would like to congratulate the following groups who were awarded prizes in the All-Island Pride of Place Awards
19/11/2009 -
Council Warns Dog Owners of Responsibilities
Council Warns Dog Owners of Responsibilities
18/11/2009 -
Sligo Training Education and Enterprise Promotion
Following the very successful promotions, hosted recently in Enniscrone and Tubbercurry a Further Training, Education and Enterprise Promotion will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Wednesday 25 November.
05/11/2009 -
Peace Building Through Arts
Peace Building Through Arts
21/10/2009 -
Mayor Attends Sligo Chamber Dinner
Mayor Attends Sligo Chamber Dinner
14/10/2009 -
Wind Energy Lecture in Sligo
A public lecture on the very topical subject of our energy resources will be held In the Sligo Park Hotel on Monday 19th October
06/10/2009 -
Major Funding Boost for The Model Arts Centre
The Model, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres, was today awarded funding of €2.4 million from the Border Midlands Western Regional Assembly.
02/10/2009 -
Current eContact
The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available
01/10/2009 -
Boys' Club Founder Honoured
Boys' Club Founder Honoured
16/09/2009 -
Mayor and Cathaoirleach Promote Culture Night
Mayor Councillor Jim McGarry and Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Murray have urged the people of Sligo to come out and enjoy the many events taking place around the town on Culture Night, Friday 25th September
11/09/2009 -
Sligo County Development Board Comhairle na nÓg AGM – 13 October 2009
This year’s annual Sligo Comhairle na nÓg will take place in the Clarion Hotel on Tuesday 13th October 2009
27/07/2009 -
Gum Litter Campaign Competition
Design your own poster, logo or slogan in conjunction with Sligo Gum Litter Campaign.
02/09/2009 -
Stay in Touch - News and Information
News and Information
17/08/2009 -
2009 Heritage Week
From the 22 - 30 August 2009, Heritage Week will be celebrated in Sligo
11/08/2009 -
Current eContact
The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available
10/08/2009 -
August Podcast
News and Information from Sligo County Council
31/07/2009 -
Mayor Visits Sligo Education Centre
Mayor Jim McGarry visited Sligo Education Centre recently and met with the over sixty primary teachers
31/07/2009 -
Mayor Urges Support for St. John's Project
Mayor Councillor Jim McGarry has called on the people of the Northwest to support the St John’s Hospital Garden Room Project
20/07/2009 -
Mayor Supports Rovers' in Europe
Mayor Supports Rovers' in Europe
14/07/2009 -
2009 Sligo Play Day a Great Success
Sunday the 5th July saw Doorly Park was taken over by children and families in what has now been designated the National Play Day
08/07/2009 -
Mayor Honours Lily Rosney
Mayor Councillor Jim McGarry hosted a reception in City Hall for Lily Rosney
08/07/2009 -
Eastern Bridge Project Approved
The proposed Eastern Garvoge River Bridge will provide an eastern relief road which will further reduce traffic congestion in the city centre
15/06/2009 -
Councillor Jimmy McGarry Elected Mayor
Councillor Jimmy McGarry was elected Mayor of Sligo at Sligo Borough Council’s AGM
03/06/2009 -
May 2009 eContact
The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available
28/05/2009 -
Forthilll Park Opened
the official opening of phase 2 of the Forthill development
25/05/2009 -
Revised Opening Times for Public Counter Services City Hall
Sligo Borough Council is to introduce revised opening times for its main public services counters with effect from Monday June 8th
28/05/2009 -
Sligo Treatment Plant Opened
The largest infrastructural project in Sligo in recent years has been officially opened by Minister of State Michael Finneran, TD
06/05/2009 -
Notice of Election
An election of members for each of the local electoral areas of the above-mentioned local authority is about to be held
30/04/2009 -
Library Writing Competition Winners
A Prizegiving Ceremony took place in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo on 28th April 2009
26/03/2009 -
Local Electoral Areas Orders
The Borough of Sligo Electoral Areas Order 2009
28/04/2009 -
Great Response to Enterprise promotion Day
There was a very encouraging response to the Enterprise Promotion Day’ hosted by the Sligo County Development Board
07/04/2009 -
Sligo Host An Post Cycle Race
County Sligo has been selected to host one of 5 events as part of the An Post Cycle Series.
02/04/2009 -
Major Enterprise Promotion on 23rd April
In an effort to attract new enterprise to Sligo and to offer supports to existing businesses, Sligo’s County Development Board is hosting an ‘Enterprise Promotion Day’
02/04/2009 -
2009 National Spring Clean
Each year during April, Ireland largest anti-litter awareness campaign, National Spring Clean, gets underway
27/03/2009 -
World Harmony Runners Visit City Hall
Mayor Councillor Veronica Cawley welcomed the participants in the ‘World Harmony Run’ to City Hall
13/03/2009 -
Council Focus
Sligo Local Authorities monthly radio programme, Council Focus is broadcast on the second Sunday of every month at 9.00am
09/03/2009 -
Works Completed on Sligo Main Drainage
Works Completed on Sligo Main Drainage
16/02/2009 -
Funding for Sligo’s Model Niland Project
The Model Arts and Niland Gallery are delighted to announce details of a €600,000 contribution from the Sligo Borough Council
16/02/2009 -
First phase of Western Distributor Road to commence
The construction of the Western Distributor Road Phase 1 from the Ballydoogan Road to the Strandhill Road is about to commence
13/02/2009 -
Review of the Regional Planning Guidelines
The Border Regional Authority hereby gives notice of its intention to review the current Regional Planning Guidelines for the Border Region
13/02/2009 -
Sligo and Environs Draft Development Plan 2010-2016
Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council have prepared a Draft Development Plan for Sligo and Environs (SEDP) for the period 2010 to 2016
03/02/2009 -
Residents Association Grant Scheme
Sligo Borough Council is inviting applications for grant assistance under the ‘Residents Association Grant Scheme 2009.
03/02/2009 -
Yeats’ Trail Launched in City Hall
Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney joined Mayor Councillor Veronica Cawley and Cathaoirleach Councillor Jude Devins in City Hall, Sligo, for the formal launch of the ‘Yeats Passport Trail’.
29/01/2009 -
January 2009 eContact
The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available
28/01/2009 -
2009 Mayor's Ball
2009 Mayor's Ball
27/01/2009 -
Cranmore Regeneration
Tenders Sought for Cranmore Regeneration
29/01/2009 -
World Rally Road Closures
Please take note that as a result of traffic issues arising from the FIA World Rally Championship 2009 the following roads will be closed:
23/01/2009 -
Mayor Honours Dr Henry
Mayor Councillor Veronica Cawley recently hosted a reception to honour well known Sligo physician Dr. Paddy Henry.
09/01/2009 -
Motorists Urged to be Vigilant in 2009
While 2008 saw the lowest ever recorded road deaths in Ireland since records began, there were still 276 people tragically killed on the nation’s roads
08/01/2009 -
Record Numbers Visit Sligo Library
Sligo Library Service welcomed a record number of customers this week with 1068 people visiting Sligo Central Library
07/01/2009 -
Sligo Makes Top 5 in IBAL Survey
Sligo has been ranked the fourth cleanest town in Ireland
05/01/2009 -
Sligo Local Authorities 2009 Preview
Sligo Local Authorities 2009 Preview
