Sligo Weekender

16/11/2024

✨NEW SINGLE
Delighted to announce I will be releasing my debut single of “Good Hearted Woman” on Monday 25th November!🩵
It will be available to request from your local radio stations and streaming platforms.
Thank you for the support so far, I can’t wait to share it with you all!🤠

14/11/2024

The Sligo Weekender is online and in shops now! Here's a look at this week's front page.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER – PICK UP THE SLIGO WEEKENDER TODAY
You can buy the Sligo Weekender online here: https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/sligo-weekender

13/11/2024

12/11/2024

COMPETITION WIN OUR COMPLETE COLLECTION OF "THE BEST OF THE SLIGO WEEKENDER" to include VOLUME 1, VOLUME 2, VOLUME 3, VOLUME 4 and to include our new book that is just out "THE BEST OF THE SLIGO WEEKENDER; VOLUME 5"

THE IDEAL STOCKING FILLER FOR A SLIGO PERSON ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

Today we are giving away the complete series of "THE BEST OF THE SLIGO WEEKENDER" which is the ideal Christmas gift for your parent, relative or neighbour; to include the new The Best Of The Sligo Weekender; Volume 5. As the title says, it is a compilation of some of the fantastic writing that has featured in Sligo’s local newspaper in recent years, they are as follows: Jacqui Mulligan, Tommie Gorman, Joe Kelly, Beltra Show, Monsignor Gerard Dolan, Una Parsons, Sligo At The Olympics, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste, Barry Cogan, Michael Naughton, Marian Noone, Bishop Christopher Jones, Sligo angle on famous mystery, Aidan Mannion, Lisheen House,Gerry Grennan, Michael Neary, Maria McDermottroe, Seamus Somers, The Journey Home - Story about school days memories in Gurteen, Marty Duffy, William D Peebles.

The Sligo Weekender always focuses on the people of this county, and consequently most of the chapters in this book are about the remarkable people who make the north west such a special place.

The Volume 5 book is available in our office on High Street,the first 2000 books sold will receive Volume 2 and 3 and 4 FREE OF CHARGE.
The book, priced €20 can be ordered through email [email protected] and over the phone by calling 0719174900 Post &Packaging anywhere in Ireland for only €11.
As the only Sligo owned newspaper, we always support local because locals support us so in turn if you want to buy a gift from a local company for your loved one get them this book this Christmas

If you have any queries or to order email: [email protected] or call/text 0719174900
As the only Irish-owned newspaper, we always support local because locals support us so in turn please support us with buying a copy of our book.

TO WIN THIS THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR YOUR LOVED ONE:
🎀LIKE THE SLIGO WEEKENDER FACEBOOK PAGE,
🎀TAG 3 FRIENDS,
🎀LIKE&SHARE THE POST.

BEST OF LUCK! WINNER ANNOUNCED ON THE 18TH NOVEMBER AT 3PM.

11/11/2024

Grange Post Primary School Open Day and Evening Thursday November 14th. Enrolment opens after the Principal's address at 7.30pm. Come see what we offer, right on your doorstep.

08/11/2024

MAIL US YOUR CHILDREN'S PHOTOS FOR THE SLIGO WEEKENDER'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE!
Send a photograph of the birthday boy or girl, with their name, age and where they're from, to [email protected]. It's free of charge!
(Pictured: Happy Birthday pictures in the Sligo Weekender.)

06/11/2024

"The Best of the Sligo Weekender: Volume 5" is now available.

It is a compilation of some of the fantastic writing that has featured in Sligo’s local newspaper in recent years.

The first 2000 books will receive Volume 2 and 3 and 4 free of charge.

The book, priced €20 can be ordered through email [email protected] and over the phone by calling 0719174900
Post &Packaging anywhere in Ireland for only €11

As the only Sligo owned newspaper, we always support local because locals support us so in turn if you want to buy a gift from a local company for your loved one get them this book this Christmas

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE OR TAG SOMEONE WHO MIGHT WANT TO GET THIS BOOK

01/11/2024

LUKA BLOOM CONCERT CANCELLED

Regrettably, Luka Bloom's sold out concert at the Hawk's Well Theatre this Sunday, November 3 as part of Sligo Live Festival has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen medical reasons.

Luka will make a full recovery and return to the stage as soon as he possibly can.



Luka, Sligo Live and The Hawk's Well Theatre would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.



Tickets can be refunded at Point of Purchase or please contact The Hawk's Well Theatre on: 071 9161518.

28/10/2024

A reminder that we are looking for your Halloween photos for this Thursday's Sligo Weekender.
Please submit them to [email protected] with the name of your child or children before 6pm today for a chance to be a featured.