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Sligo Back to Business

Agencies across all sectors have provided comprehensive supports to ensure that industries, enterprise and retail outlets are given the best chance to get back to business, against the backdrop of the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Sligo Economic Forum, working in tandem with Sligo County Council, have developed this online directory to assist you to easily access the supports that are relevant to your business.

Link to: Guidance and Information

Guidance and information for reopening your business

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Financial assistance and enterprise supports

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Industry reports, training courses and resources

Latest Articles

  • Live
    Bringing Sligo A Step Ahead With Eu Co-funded Enhancement Of O’Connell Street
    The “Europe In My Region” initiative is a collaboration between the European Union and the North West Region of Ireland, which highlights unique places...
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  • Live
    The Sligo Tunesmith
    Paying Musical Homage To A Sligo Great And Linking With The Sligo Diaspora A programme on the music of fiddle player James ‘Lad’ O’Beirne has...
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  • Invest
    Western Development Commission launches first industry focused Image Bank
    We are delighted that the Western Development Commission have chosen Sligo as the initial pilot to launch a brand-new online platform which will host...
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  • Live
    US company Overstock set to expand software team in Sligo
    US online retail company Overstock has announced plans to establish a new tech team at its European headquarters in Sligo. The business, led out...
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  • Invest
    N4-N15 Urban Improvement Scheme will bring major benefits
    N4-N15 Urban Improvement Scheme The total scheme cost is €14 million and it is anticipated that works will be substantially completed by Q2 2021. The...
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  • Live
    Sligo County Council re-imagines the Wine Street Car Park
    Sligo County Council re-imagines the Wine Street Car Park Sligo County Council has asked design consultants Building Design Partnership to re-imagine the Wine Street Car...
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  • Invest
    Eliatra to establish its EU Headquarters in Sligo
    Eliatra, an IT Services and Solutions company that is focused on big data, cloud services and security has announced that it has chosen Sligo...
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  • Live
    Connacht-Ulster Alliance Allocated €5.7M Funding For Technological Universities
    €5.7m under the HEA Technological University Transformation Fund (TUTF) as the Connacht-Ulster Alliance works to become a Technological University for the West and North-West...
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  • Visit
    Make a break for Sligo
    Sligo seduces with its stunning Wild Atlantic Way scenery, surf and setting nestled beneath the beauty of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea.
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  • Live
    The West of Ireland. Where there is more to life
    This is more than just a place. It’s’ a way of life. This is where Culture and community thrives. Where Creative Energy sparks Entrepreneurial...
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  • Invest
    IT Sligo Ranked Top 5 Universities in Ireland
    The Institute of Technology Sligo has been ranked in the top five best performing universities in Ireland by U-Multirank, out-scoring larger universities including Trinity...
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  • Visit
    Sligo is Open
    SLIGO IS OPEN - that’s the new message from Sligo Tourism this summer as the tourist season is reignited this month with hotels, restaurants...
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  • Invest
    Sligo getting ‘Back to Business’
    As businesses across all sectors turn their attention to a gradual reopening of services, Sligo County Council have teamed up with the Sligo Economic...
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  • Visit
    Sligo’s Café Culture Highlighted in New Video Series
    Sligo Food Trail has released the first in a new video series, celebrating Sligo’s local cafés and restaurants.
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  • Visit
    Atlantic Adventures Await Families in Sligo this Spring
    The latest video campaign from Sligo Tourism is set to inspire new family adventures exploring ancient castle ruins, chasing through enchanted forests and swimming...
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  • Invest
    Sligo’s Public Realm Plan shortlisted for a National Planning Award
    The IPI received 56 entries across 7 categories for the Awards. The Institute were extremely impressed with the calibre of applications this year and...
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  • Visit
    Pól Ó Conghaile: Why Sligo’s Knocknarea is a stroll with soul
    'There's something magical about that mountain,' Pól Ó Conghaile discovers on a walk near Strandhill, Co Sligo
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  • Invest
    Benefits for Engineers of Moving to the North West of Ireland
    The North West of Ireland is the best part of the country for engineers to achieve their full potential and get the right work-life...
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  • Visit
    New event for South & West Sligo to draw 1000+ adventure racers 
    Quest Sligo is the latest and most exciting event to be added to the Quest series of adventure races.
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  • Visit
    Strandhill Community Development Association Wins Top EU Recognition
    Strandhill Community Development Association in County Sligo was today honoured as the Irish winner of the 2019 EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Award. The...
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  • Live
    Largest Graduation Ceremony Ever at IT Sligo
    A father and two sons were among the 1700 students from IT Sligo who attended their graduation this week. This is the largest...
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  • Invest
    Strand Campus, the newly rebranded Technology Park
    Strand Campus the newly rebranded Technology Park aims to become an international digital gaming development hub, further enhancing ‘Silicon Sligo’s growing reputation as a...
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  • Live
    Sligo Is Quickly Becoming The Trendiest Foodie Spot In Ireland - Here's 10 Places That Prove It
    Sligo is becoming a booming hotspot for foodies. There’s a tonne of amazing spots to excite, entice and surprise the senses.
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  • Invest
    Fáilte Ireland announces €2.5million investment in Sligo Cultural Plaza and Sligo Pontoon officially opens
    Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Seán Canney TD, this...
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  • Live
    Sligo's new €3.6m cultural plaza, and a pitch for visitors to 'rebalance' in north-west
    A new cultural plaza and tourism campaign place Sligo 'on the cusp of something very positive,' reports Pól Ó Conghaile
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  • Visit
    Sligo Finalists Announced for 2019 European Competition for Best Health & Well-Being Tourism
    Fáilte Ireland today announced the four Irish finalists of this year’s EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) competition to find the destination in Ireland which...
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  • Live
    New Sligo brand delivers a captivating insight into life in the North West of Ireland
    Sligo County Council has teamed up with business, investment and community stakeholders in the county to showcase what Sligo has to offer those who...
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  • Invest
    US technology company Overstock opens state-of-the-art Sligo campus
    E-commerce and technology leader Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) has opened its new European base in the IDA’s flagship North West business park in Sligo, and...
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  • Visit
    How To Spend A Perfect Weekend In Sligo Ireland
    Sometimes you need to find a place that feels removed from everyone else for a weekend of R&R and solitude.
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  • Invest
    Case Study: Shane McVeigh, Senior Software Developer, Overstock
    “I had thought I needed to stay in Dublin in order to progress my career but moving to Sligo has actually helped advance it...
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  • Visit
    German Extreme Adventurer and Influencer Tackles the Wild Atlantic Way in Sligo and Mayo
    A German film crew spent last week in Ireland on a photo and film shoot of the Wild Atlantic Way with Felix Wiemers, one...
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  • Invest
    The Irish start-up that wants to abolish the annual performance review
    Frankli is a Sligo-based start-up that believes it has cracked the often elusive goal of employee engagement, particularly where geographically dispersed teams are concerned.
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  • Invest
    Case Study: Alex Lustig, International Innovation and Experience Analyst, LiveTiles
    “I’m originally from New Jersey in the US and I spent about six months working with LiveTiles in New York City before relocating to...
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  • Live
    Overstock is treading new ground in attracting tech talent to Sligo
    US tech firm Overstock wants to lay a blueprint for companies hiring outside of Dublin and de-risk the regions to be more feasible bases...
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  • Live
    Alan returns home to open restaurant in Sligo
    Former Head Chef Alan Barrins of Richard Corrigan's infamous restaurant - Corrigan's of Mayfair, has returned to Ireland after 15 years to his native...
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  • Invest
    €6.6m investment under Project Ireland 2040 for Extension to IT Sligo Campus
    The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today announced almost...
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  • Live
    Case Study: Sonya Connolly, Human Resources Manager, Avenue Mould/GW Plastics
    "We have never looked back since relocating home to Sligo where I have a challenging HR career, lovely lifestyle, and a good work-life balance."
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  • Invest
    A Building Block To Success
    Collaborative workspace provides both bliss of modern offices and thrill of Sligo adventure.
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  • Invest
    Case Study: Darren Crocock, Project Engineer, Diabetes Care, Abbott
    "Our family always wanted to move to the North West to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. Abbott provides a great opportunity to develop and...
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  • Visit
    Leading German Brand Panasonic ‘Snap Up’ the Wild Atlantic Way
    Well known German electronics company Panasonic together with, Globetrotter and SchwarzWeiB magazines are spending this week in Ireland on a photo shoot as part...
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  • Visit
    A Vegan Food Tour of Sligo
    Gaby and Hans Wieland of Sligo Food Tours have announced the launch of a vegan take on their tours, starting this autumn.
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  • Visit
    Sligo woman builds on farmhouse accommodation tradition
    A Sligo woman is building on the proud tradition of Irish farmhouse accommodation, with plans for expanding the enterprise established by her parents as...
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  • Visit
    Ryan Tubridy reveals his favourite spots in stunning Sligo
    The west of Ireland isn’t always renowned for its climate but somehow that doesn’t seem to matter in Sligo with its glorious, sandy beaches...
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  • Visit
    Opinion: Sligo Is Ireland’s Most Underrated County
    Find our why Dave Duke from iRadio thinks Sligo is criminally underrated!
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  • Invest
    Companies collaborate to create new tech north-west cluster
    In order to boost career opportunities in the north-west, 12 companies are collaborating to make a "tech cluster". Tech North West will bring tech...
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  • Invest
    2019 Digital Town Initiative
    Sligo has been selected as this year’s Digital Town. Pioneered and led by IE Domain Registry, the Digital Town initiative seeks to highlight the...
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  • Invest
    End of Summer MedTech Sector Career Opportunities and Job Vacancies
    The summer holidays are drawing to a close making this a perfect time to explore new career opportunities and job vacancies in the MedTech...
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  • Invest
    Ward Automation Receives PPMA Award Nomination for Innovative Robotics Solution
    Ward Automation has been nominated for another prestigious award. It has been shortlisted in the Innovative Robotics Solution category at the PPMA Group Industry...
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  • Live
    Flipside, Sligo: Remember my Five Guys nightmare? This one’s a dream
    A burger joint hits the fast-food sweet spot. Plus Stoked, Strandhill: A bonus dinner of lovingly made small plates.
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  • Live
    10 great reasons to go to IT Sligo
    As you get ready to take the next step to third level education we’d like to highlight 10 great reasons why you should go...
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  • Live
    Sudbury School lets pupils learn their own way
    People are relocating from all around Europe to attend a school in Sligo where students have complete independence to decide their own education. The...
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  • Live
    Sligo shopping district gets major facelift
    Enhanced pedestrian walkways, high-quality public lighting, attractive landscaping and the elimination of ‘ad-hoc’ parking will be welcome developments for Sligo’s busiest shopping district. With...
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  • Visit
    Sligo Food Trail wins at Irish Hotel Awards
    Sligo Food Trail members continued their winning ways at the Irish Hotel Awards last week in the Galmont Hotel, Galway. The Radisson Blu triumphed...
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  • Visit
    Sligo Live Extends to 11 Days from 18th to 28th October 2019
    Sligo Live has announced the first acts to play the biggest and best Festival in its 15 year history. Next October features top Irish...
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  • Visit
    New Sligo Food Tours to combine walking and eating
    If there’s one way to improve on a good walk, it’s to follow it up with a good lunch, and now Sligo can offer...
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  • Visit
    HAGSTRAVAGANZA is back for its 5th birthday celebrations!
    Back by popular demand, the Hagstravaganza International Brewery Festival at the White Hag Ballymote will take place this year on the 26th and 27th...
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  • Visit
    Where The Vogue Editors Are Holidaying This Summer
    Forget far-flung places, Europe is the unequivocal holiday destination of choice for the Vogue editors this year.
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  • Visit
    Seven Photos That Prove That Sligo Is The Most Underrated County In Ireland
    Sligo is one of the most stunning counties in Ireland.
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  • Visit
    One Day in Sligo Town
    Sligo is an ideal destination to include on any Ireland travel itinerary or tours in Ireland. Here are recommendations of things to do in...
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  • Visit
    Sligo Is Quickly Becoming The Trendiest Foodie Spot In Ireland
    It has a wealth of natural wonders such as Benbulbin and Mullaghmore, a wealth of history and mythology and now most recently, it’s become...
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  • Visit
    Hike To Ireland's Highest Inland Cliffs In Sligo’s Dartry Mountains
    Discover a new walk for the weekend on the Cliffs of Annacuna near BenBulben.
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  • Visit
    Ten Amazing Things To Do In County Sligo
    Sligo is often overlooked as a holiday destination but as soon as you set foot in this beautiful county, you will see why the...
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  • Visit
    Sligo on Tripadvisor
    Read thousands of reviews of Sligo locations on Tripadvisor.
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  • Visit
    Things To Do In Sligo
    If you’re looking for an unforgettable coastal break, Sligo’s 110km of Wild Atlantic Way Surf Coast attractions - from stunning Strandhill Beach to Rosses...
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  • Invest
    Unprecedented investment in Sligo
    ‘The range and scale of investment coming into Sligo is unprecedented’. That’s according to Ciarán Hayes, Chief Executive of Sligo County Council as he...
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  • Invest
    Case Study: Matthew Kavanagh, Drug Product Operations Supervisor, AbbVie
    "My girlfriend and I are paying €750 a month for a three-bed duplex apartment just a 10-minute drive from Sligo town, while our friends...
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  • Invest
    New fast landing service to provide collaborative work environment
    IDA Ireland, in partnership with IT Sligo and Sligo County Council, have officially opened a new fast landing property solution. The establishment of IDA...
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  • Invest
    Importance Of Ireland West Airport To Local Sligo Economy
    Newly published research carried out by RedC Research, Ireland’s premier provider of research-based consultancy services in Ireland, has highlighted the critically important role the...
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  • Invest
    Capital investment of €13.7m announced for IT Sligo under Project Ireland 2040
    The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today announced a...
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  • Invest
    Champ Cloud Software Are Sligo’s Enterprise Award Winners For 2019
    A software business from Sligo is this year’s winner of the Sligo Enterprise Award for 2019. Edel Moran of Champ Cloud Ltd. took the...
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  • Invest
    150 new Sligo jobs promised by animal health company Phibro
    New Jersey-headquartered animal health company Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC) has announced plans to establish a biotech facility at the IDA Finisklin Business Park...
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  • Invest
    Over 200 jobs to be created in Sligo as GW Plastics expands its Irish operations
    Over two hundred jobs are to be created in Sligo as GW Plastics plans to expand its operations there.
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  • Invest
    Case Study: Ciaran Byrne, Martha Kearns, StoryLab Content and PR Agency
    Case study on Storylab, a PR and Content Agency in Sligo, about opening up an office in the West of Ireland and the unique...
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  • Invest
    Allstate Sales Group Inc. (ASG) to establish software development & CAD support centres in Sligo, creating 100 jobs.
    ASG will establish at IT Sligo Campus Innovation Centre during the initial start-up phase. 
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  • Invest
    SL Controls’ Keith Moran Discusses Living and Working in Sligo on The Pat Kenny Show
    Keith Moran, Managing Director of SL Controls speaks to Pat Kenny Show on the benefits of living and working in Sligo.
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  • Invest
    Sligo calling: Why Dublin isn’t the only show in town
    LiveTiles’ Elaine Murphy on riding the wave of digital transformation and why more people should be looking west for talent.
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  • Invest
    The West's Awake: Increase in job vacancies on the Wild Atlantic Way
    The number of vacant jobs in counties situated along the Wild Atlantic Way has increased this year, according to the latest report from Irishjobs.ie.
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  • Live
    The Niland Collection; To Have and to Hold
    This very special exhibition celebrates 60 years of The Niland collection and features works by Jack Butler Yeats, Paul Henry, Norah McGuinness, Sean McSweeney,...
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  • Live
    Government announces €960,000 capital funding to support Apprenticeship Programmes in IT Sligo
    Apprenticeship is a programme of structured education and training which formally combines and alternates learning in the workplace with learning in an education and...
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  • Live
    Minister launches new Yeats Academy at IT Sligo
    The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Conner T.D., has officially launched IT Sligo’s new Yeats Academy of Arts, Design & Architecture.
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  • Live
    We can sit and weather-watch all day long: Inside this Sligo home with magical sky views
    Digital marketer Aoife Porter takes us through a day behind her front door.
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  • Visit
    Best Tourism Award for South and West Sligo Tourism at Croke Park
    Community tourism network South and West Sligo Tourism carried off the gold award in the Best Tourism Initiative category of the National Community and...
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  • Live
    Bikelink hopes its Sligo launch will be a blueprint for bike-sharing in smaller cities and towns
    Bikelink, a Sligo based bike sharing company, is launching its bikes in the Connacht city this summer in the hopes of proving a model...
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  • Invest
    Phibro Animal Health to establish new biotech facility in Sligo, creating up to 150 jobs
    Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq:PAHC) today announced plans to establish a biotech facility producing a range of innovative animal health vaccines on the IDA...
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