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
New Sligo brand delivers a captivating insight into life in the North West of Ireland
/in Live /by admin-masterSligo County Council has teamed up with business, investment and community stakeholders in the county to showcase what Sligo has to offer those who opt for the exceptional quality of life to be availed of in the North West … and what a life it appears to be.
Overstock is treading new ground in attracting tech talent to Sligo
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterUS tech firm Overstock wants to lay a blueprint for companies hiring outside of Dublin and de-risk the regions to be more feasible bases for tech workers.
Alan returns home to open restaurant in Sligo
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterFormer Head Chef Alan Barrins of Richard Corrigan’s infamous restaurant – Corrigan’s of Mayfair, has returned to Ireland after 15 years to his native Sligo to open the doors of Bridgefoot House, along with his brother Paul.
Case Study: Sonya Connolly, Human Resources Manager, Avenue Mould/GW Plastics
/in Live /by admin-master“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.”
Flipside, Sligo: Remember my Five Guys nightmare? This one’s a dream
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterA burger joint hits the fast-food sweet spot. Plus Stoked, Strandhill: A bonus dinner of lovingly made small plates.
10 great reasons to go to IT Sligo
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterAs you get ready to take the next step to third level education we’d like to highlight 10 great reasons why you should go to IT Sligo.
Sudbury School lets pupils learn their own way
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterPeople are relocating from all around Europe to attend a school in Sligo where students have complete independence to decide their own education. The Sudbury School in Calry, Sligo, is preparing to open for its second year and its student numbers have grown from 15 to 32.
Sligo shopping district gets major facelift
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterEnhanced 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 work now underway on the O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme by ShareRidge, the completion of this flagship project is keenly-anticipated by locals.
The Niland Collection; To Have and to Hold
/in Live, XT Link /by admin-masterThis very special exhibition celebrates 60 years of The Niland collection and features works by Jack Butler Yeats, Paul Henry, Norah McGuinness, Sean McSweeney, Dorothy Cross, Mainie Jellett, Mary Swanzy and many more.
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