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What's on in Sligo?
Thought it might be handy to have a thread to stick in any events coming up that people know of and want to share. For example today the Cannonball Ireland rally will be coming through parts of Sligo - Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Tubbercurry on their way to Ballina with al their high powered cars. It's for the Jack & Jill…
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The general chit-chat thread [READ THE FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING HERE]
Hi Guys, I know it's been asked for on more than one occasion for a general off-topic thread. Myself and Xiney have discussed it and decided we will give it a go. A couple of things to take note of please: 1. This thread is a trial thread and can be locked at any point if we decide it's not working or you're all being too…
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Sligo Forum Charter - Read me! (Updated 09/05/2011)
Welcome to the Sligo Forum! New to boards.ie? Click here! This forum is for threads that are either directly or indirectly related to Sligo Town and County. However, a Sligo Forum Community has been established, and as such light hearted banter between members is common and acceptable as long as it does not interfere with…
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Stores opening or re-opening in Sligo
Does anyone know of any of the closed stores re-opening in Sligo and surrounds. ANY good news storys like new factories, jobs, innovations etc. You get the idea. NO BAD NEWS PLEASE! only positive vibes.:):):):):):) NO GEORGE LEE'S!:( Try your best.... PLEASE!:)
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Stores Closing in Sligo **mod warning post #720**
So 2 Seasons are going which imo is very sad to see and if rumor on the street is to be believed then Currys are not to far behind. I even heard talk the one beginning with A (with a whole lot of fuss getting them here in the first place) it is not supposed to be doing so well.
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Ocean Fm
Tuned into Ocean Fm this week at work and have to say I am really enjoying the afternoon show with Marty Probst,great tunes and no country and western stuff, which is what I always thought was on this station! Has the schedule been changed recently,was never much of a listener to Ocean before?
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DAB +
anyone in Co Sligo picking up the Fáilte dab digital radio stations which launched on Friday? The nearest tx is in Kiltimagh and if you can receive mid west on fm then you should be able to access the dab stations. I’m receiving it in Ballisodare and the further south in the county should be accessible.
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Help with collecting Printer
Hi boardsies! Hope everyone is well! I am just wondering if there's anybody travelling / working between Sligo and Galway, that would be able to collect a Printer off someone in Sligo and bring it back to Galway to me..?!? There'll be small box of confectionery/Chocs / bakery item or something in it for your trouble...
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Charity Shops
Does anyone know if any of the charity shops in Sligo town take electrical items? They are Christmas themed - plug in candle bridges that you put on windowsills, a couple of framed Christmas scenes with fibre optic lights in them. I donate a bit to the Hospice Shop but they don't take any electrical items.
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Taxi/Cabs in Co. Sligo and nearby areas
Hi Mods, Would it be ok to use this thread to compile a list of taxi/cab services in Co. Sligo (as opposed to Sligo town)? Maybe specifying what part of the County they're in. I've found it very hard to find a cab to collect me from the last bus/train or drop me off for the early one, all I ever got were tumbleweeds and I…
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very Poorly Lit with street lighting around the Cathedral
Driving home the other evening from Sligo I particularly noticed how dark the area was around the Cathedral / Gillooly Hall area. I dont know if it was because the lack of streetlights on the whole or whether there are streetlights there but they were broken/not working but very dark area. I would have thought that area…
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95 FM
Noticed that Rewind Radio is broadcasting around Sligo on 95.0 FM. Its playing music from the 60s,70s and 80s although it will be replaced by Christmas FM soon.
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Driving range in Sligo
Thinking of taking up golf after 30 years with only a few rounds of pitch and putt in between over the years. Is Bertie’s driving range still operating? Presume Rosses Point is members only. What about Castle Dargan? Don’t want to make a show of myself in front of real golfers on an actual golf course until I can hit a…
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Cleaner person required
hi all my mother is getting on, she lives in Co Sligo (Cleveragh area) and would be great if a cleaner could visit a few times a week to dust and hoover and tidy the kitchen, where would you go looking for such a person/service?
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Baby sitting rate
Hi, just wondering what is the hourly rate in Sligo for a teen babysitter?
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daub, dab (sticky blue soil) marl (white/ yellow clay) wanted
Hi everyone South Sligo I’m trying to source a bucket of dab/daub and a bucket of marl (daub is usually found in waterlogged soil and marl is usually found near or beside watercourses) - Maybe someone has a digger in and has come across it. I live in East Mayo and I want it for an art project. If anyone could help I would…
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Save Strandhill People's Market
Hi all, There is a petition to save Strandhill People's Market. Please share and spread the word. Thank you. https://www.change.org/p/save-strandhill-people-s-market-save-our-space
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Sligo Rovers
I went to my first Sligo Rovers game with my 2 year old and hubby. Great atmosphere and the wee man loved it - even getting into the shouting, singing and dancing. I think we'll become avid fans!! And they won!! P.S Good luck with the rugby today........ may the best team win......:)
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Wondering
Hi Folks, Can anyone advise which bars in Sligo would be best to catch original up and coming bands who don't play covers? Many thanks
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Dermatologist in Sligo?
Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Sligo? For my daughter.
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Moving to the area around the Garavogue river
Hi guys Does anyone live around the Garavogue area, specifically Doorly Park or Garavogue Villas? We are thinking about buying in the area and were wondering what it is like to live there from a local's POV? It looks to me like a really nice area and it is right beside the river. Houses go on sale there from time to time…
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Interested in hearing from Sligo returnees!
Sligo person here who has lived away for the last 20 plus years in Dublin. At a point in life now where I'm thinking of moving back for various reasons but still have a lot of uncertainty due to the long time away. Would be interested to hear from anyone who moved back from the city with children. Would be interested in…
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Truskmore
hi thinking Of climbing truskmore at the weekend. Are there access issues with farmers etc? Where is best to park?
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Seeking Local Insights on Crozon Park Area in Sligo
Hi everyone, I’m considering moving to Sligo and have come across an opportunity in the Crozon Park area. I’m unfamiliar with the neighbourhood and was hoping to get some input from locals or anyone familiar with the area. How would you describe Crozon Park in terms of safety and general atmosphere? Is it a good spot for…
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Po Box in Sligo
Hi, My dad sent me a picture of a letter that's at home for me (I wont be there until the weekend) Any idea what government office is at: Bosca PO 320 Freagra Gnó Sligeach Eire Trying to think if I have done anything wrong :confused: Thanks in advance
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Looking for somebody to make a garden gate
Hi Am looking for somebody to make a wooden garden gate. Any recommendations?
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General Election - Green Party
Just looking at keypoints from the green party Manifesto Struggling to see what parts of this will give good benefit to the North West? (& get my vote) (Source - https://www.rte.ie/news/election-24/2024/1112/1480517-green-party-manifesto/) Transport: - €10 billion plan to "super charge" transport in Ireland, funded by €7bn…
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recommend a waste removal/bin connection service in Co Sligo
hi guys my mother lives in Co Sligo (Tonapphubble area) and we are looking for a waste removal/bin connection service for her, any ideas?
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Apartment Complexes in Sligo
Serious lack of accommodation leading up to the start of the new college year and this news is worrying. https://www.oceanfm.ie/2023/08/02/no-news-is-bad-news-on-fate-of-two-accommodation-complexes-in-sligo/
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Safe car parking in Sligo
Good morning all, Is there a safe location to park my car in Sligo while i take train to Dublin for a few days holidays?? thanks