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Sligo Weekender on sale Thursday The Sligo Weekender has become a staple part of Sligo’s week. You will find it throughout County Sligo as well as North Roscommon, North Leitrim and South Donegal and along the Mayo/Sligo border. It's published every Thursday morning.
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facebook.comThe Word is a literary event in Sligo Central Library. On April 25, the event welcomes Kevin Barry and local author Julianna Holland. Read more here: http://sligoweekender.ie/2018/04/19/11363/
The Shore Shots Irish Surf Festival comes to Sligo this weekend. We have a two page spread on the event's being held and interviews with two of the guests. See this week's page 8 and 9 for more.
Sligo Rovers F.C. boss Gerard Lyttle takes the positives from defeat to Cork City FC. The manager gives his thoughts in this week's paper- out now.
Local farmers in Sligo are 'suffering serious hardship and distress' as a result of the fodder crisis. We spoke to a local IFA rep about the problem here in Sligo. See this week's paper for details.
Trinity College Dublin Acapella group Trinitones have had over 5 million views on a video of the group signing George Ezra's Budapest. We spoke to the Sligo man who can't believe the success the video is getting.
The man who loved hurling A tribute the late Donie Kirby of Western Gaels Hurling Club Sligo GAA is in this week's issue- out now.
No plan to rehome McGinleys on Ash Lane We have a report detailing the council's plans for a transient halting site and housing in the area but it is understood that the McGinley family are not part of those plans. A full report is in this week's Sligo Weekender- out now.
The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins will be in Sligo to name a bridge and visit local schools. Details of his trip can be found in this week's Sligo Weekender- out Thursday.
Some of the action and celebrations from Hamilton Park last Saturday as Sligo Rugby Football Club recorded an emphatic 37-0 victory over Thomond to claim the Ulster Bank Division 2C title, completing an historic league and cup double. We have five pages of coverage from the occasion in this week's Sligo Weekender newspaper - in shops tomorrow (Thursday). Be sure to like, share and get tagging if you spot yourself or friends!
BREAKING NEWS: Man charged with possession of revolver Read more here: http://sligoweekender.ie/2018/04/13/man-charged-possession-revolver/
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