Sligo Walking Website Launch

The new dedicated walking website for Sligo will be officially launched by Minister Michael Ring T.D. on Thursday 15th November at 2.30pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. The website is a compendium of all fifty two walking trails in County Sligo and has something to offer everyone from the beginner to the more avid [...]

Alternative Farm Enterprise Business & Tourism Supports

Have you an Alternative Farm Enterprise Business or Tourism Business in Co Sligo?
Do you require help in establishing this Business and finding Supports available?
Co Sligo LEADER Partnership invite you to apply for a position on our special “Next Move” Business Start Up Entrepreneurial Skills Programme
Eligibility Requirements: Are you eligible for a FÁS Community Employment Scheme?
This [...]

Sligo Jobs Fair supports 110 Job Seekers

110 Job Seekers attended a very successful Jobs Fair at the Glasshouse Hotel on the 6th November. This event was organised by the Co.  Sligo LEADER Partnership Co.
The Jobs Fair provided a great opportunity for job seekers to interact and network with potential employers and assisted Sligo job seekers to maximise their employment potential, through [...]

Sounding Board set to continue for another year

Sounding Board, Sligo LEADER’s music technology programme for young people, has been given an extension by its funders, the International Fund for Ireland.
This follows a great summer of activities with praise given by participants, parents and schools.
Some participants took part in Cairde 2012, performing in the Peace Fest. They were Brian Candon, Jack Casey, Milo [...]

Halloween workshops for young DJs, music makers and animators.

Sounding Board, Sligo LEADER’s music technology programme for young people, is holding another round of workshops this Halloween. All range of levels will be catered for from beginners to advanced.
Workshops will be in music technology / sampling, DJ and animation with soundtrack composition.
The dates and venues are as follows:

Bank Holiday Monday 29 Oct – Teeling [...]

National Trails Day 2012

National Trails Day will take place on Sunday 7th October. This is a great opportunity to get out and explore some of the great trails that have been developed across County Sligo in a variety of stunning locations around lakes, mountains and forest tracks.
A number of walks are currently scheduled to take place in Sligo with [...]

Applications invited for the post of Transport Dispatcher

County Sligo LEADER Partnership Co invites applications for the post of:
Transport Dispatcher
County Sligo LEADER Partnership Co. Ltd., is the Local Integrated Community Development Company for County Sligo. The company has a contract in place with the HSE for the delivery of Transport Services for HSE Service Users. There are twenty eight scheduled services operating on [...]

Recreation Study

Co. Sligo is one of 12 areas nationally operating a pilot scheme with a Rural Recreation Officer. The brief of the RRO has changed recently to place a greater emphasis on product development, co-ordination and promotion of the broader recreation product. Sligo LEADER Partnership Co Ltd feels that there is huge potential for the positive [...]

Made in Sligo – The Creative Process

This short film ’Made in Sligo – The creative process’ was produced by Made in Sligo and directed by Peter Martin.
The film showcases the creativity and skills of the 15 Made in Sligo craft designers and craftmakers.  It highlights the creative processes that these craftspeople use to bring you their handmade products [...]

Applications now been accepted for TUS sponsor groups

Applications now been accepted for TUS sponsor groups
The work opportunities available through TUS are to benefit the community and are to be provided by community and voluntary organisations in both urban and rural areas. The Tús initiative is managed in Sligo by Sligo Leader Partnership for the Department of Social Protection, which has overall responsibility [...]