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Learning

Third level, life long and distance learning opportunities are all easily accessible in Sligo.

IT Sligo

The Institute of Technology, Sligo is a 72-acre campus with almost 6,000 students across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science.

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St Angela’s College

St Angela’s College , a National University of Ireland, Galway College, has over 1,200 students. It provides around 40 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and Master’s levels from the core academic departments of Home Economics, Education and Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies.

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Sligo College of Further Education

Sligo College of Further Education is the largest provider of Further Education in the North West, offering a diverse range of courses for Post Leaving Certificate and mature students.

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North Connaught College

North Connaught College offers QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Post Leaving Certificate Courses and offers VTOS (the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). The College has many links with the local community and provides training for many of the local businesses and local authorities. It also provides a comprehensive range of evening classes.

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Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board

The Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB is an important Regional Training Centre, training more than 2,200 people every year in a wide range of programmes from Business, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction to IT, Media, Healthcare and Hospitality & Catering.

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Libraries

As well as a mobile library service, Sligo has four branches in Sligo town, Ballymote, Tubbercurry and Enniscrone.

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In this section…

/ Work

With short commute, an affordable lifestyle and a rich natural and cultural environment, Sligo offers a strong work-life balance.

/ Housing

The cost of housing in Sligo is less than those in other counties with large urban hubs.

/ Your Council

Sligo County Council is the local authority providing local government services in County Sligo.

/ Living Essentials

Living in Sligo means access to affordable childcare, a choice of excellent schools and good healthcare provisions.

/ Getting Around

A well serviced road network, a bus service linking the main towns and easy access to trains and an international airport, make it easy to get around Sligo.

/ Community

Sligo has a vibrant network of community and voluntary groups.

/ Sports

A variety of excellent sports facilities and clubs are available throughout County Sligo.

/ Learning

Third level, life long and distance learning opportunities are all easily accessible in Sligo.

/ Things to do

Enjoy a lively cultural, music and restaurant scene, theatres, museums, cinema, country markets or entertain little ones at soft play centres.

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