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<p>The committee and supporters of Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival, back row, from left: Gareth Mullen, Jim McElhinnery, Mick Foye, Brendan McSorley, Tommy McGuinness, Dermot Morahan, Tony O’Brien, Lisa Maloney, David Brennan, Marie Brouder, Paul Feely, Aisling Feely, Fergal Fearon. Front row: Shane Walsh, Trish Walsh, Una Murray, Louise Kilbane (Chair), Caoimhe McDonagh, Inez Leonard, Derek Foye and Darren Kelly. Missing from photo were Sean McDonagh, Cllr Paul Taylor, Pat Bailey, Ciaran Moylan, Tara Walsh, and Ciara McDonagh.</p>

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Old Fair Day Festival returns to Tubbercurry

As Ireland celebrates Craft Month this August, Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival returns with one of the country's largest showcases of traditional skills and heritage, bringing together more than 50 craft and heritage demonstrations on Old Fair Day ...

Tubbercurry's new childcare building progressing well

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Tubbercurry's new childcare building progressing well

Ahead of their recent annual general meeting last week, the board and management team of Tubbercurry Family and Childcare Resource Centre took the opportunity to have a site visit to their new childcare building.

New book draws on children's research of 1938

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New book draws on children's research of 1938

It might surprise some people to know that hidden in the National Archives, there is an enchanting history of every parish in Ireland. This history contains our local myths and legends, our fairy stories, even our ghost stories.

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Progress reported on plans for primary care centre

Progress reported on plans for primary care centre

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Houses to be constructed in Mayo area

High hopes that vital medical facility could commence construction this year

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Italian native Camilla is enjoying life in Sligo

Italian native Camilla is enjoying life in Sligo

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National recognition for Tubbercurry childcare project

National recognition for Tubbercurry childcare project

Major alteration to Mayo road project questioned

Major alteration to Mayo road project questioned

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Councillors from the Claremorris Municipal District have questioned a ministerial direction on the N17 Knock to Collooney Project that prioritises bypasses over interurban routes.

Man dies following road crash in Co Sligo

Man dies following road crash in Co Sligo

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

The man, aged in his 20s, died following the incident in Tubbercurry in the early hours of Saturday.

Six people hospitalised after two car collision in Co Sligo

Six people hospitalised after two car collision in Co Sligo

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the road is currently open.

South Sligo Summer School was a great success

South Sligo Summer School was a great success

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

The organisers of the South Sligo Summer School of traditional Irish music, song and dance, which took place from July 14th to 20th, wish to thank everyone involved in any way in what was a hugely successful week for Tubbercurry and the surrounding ...

102 acres of Sligo farmland sells for €1.12m

102 acres of Sligo farmland sells for €1.12m

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

A 102-acre parcel of land in Tubbercurry, which came with a disused house and farm buildings, has sold for more than €1 million.

Election 2024: Another epic count is likely in Sligo seven-seater

Election 2024: Another epic count is likely in Sligo seven-seater

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

No of Seats: 7Candidates (15): Liam Brennan (Fianna Fáil); Michael Clarke (Independent); Peter Cleary (Fine Gael); Martin Connolly (Fine Gael); James Conway (Irish Freedom Party); Barry Gallagher (Fianna Fáil); Jason Gorman (Sinn Féin); Emma ...

Election 2024: Brennan seeks to build on his fine community record

Election 2024: Brennan seeks to build on his fine community record

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Fianna Fáil candidate in the upcoming local elections for the Ballymote/Tubbercurry/Dromore West electoral area Liam Brennan is a new name on the ballot sheet, but don’t let the word ‘new’ throw you.

Connolly is keen to 'keep delivering' for South Sligo

Connolly is keen to 'keep delivering' for South Sligo

Sun, 26 May, 2024

Cllr Martin Connolly said he wants to continue delivering key projects that are in the pipeline in Tubbercurry if he is re-elected to Sligo County Council in June.

Inclusion award for Sligo school’s commitment to embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion

Inclusion award for Sligo school’s commitment to embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

St. Attracta's Community School in Tubbercurry is the first to be awarded the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Ray Leonard Players begin Festival Circuit with powerful drama Eclipsed

Ray Leonard Players begin Festival Circuit with powerful drama Eclipsed

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

The Ray Leonard Players from Claremorris will set out on their All-Ireland Drama Festival Circuit journey this week, with their first outing at Tubbercurry Drama Festival next Friday night, March 1.

Driving ban for man did not remain at scene of accident

Drug driver was arrested after he tried to avoid checkpoint

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

A man who was driving while under the influence of cannabis came to the attention of Gardaí after he tried to avoid a checkpoint.

Kerrigan looking to build momentum again

Kerrigan looking to build momentum again

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

After two years of broken football because of injury, Tubbercurry native Liam Kerrigan has slowly getting his Italian dream back on track, writes Keith O’Dwyer.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary in East Mayo

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary in East Mayo

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary that took place at a residence in Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo yesterday (Monday) evening. Two persons entered the property in Killasser between 7pm and 7.

The magic of the overseas Christmas parcel in 1950s' Ireland

The magic of the overseas Christmas parcel in 1950s' Ireland

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

In bygone years, Christmas officially began in rural Ireland when the parcel arrived from America or England, writes PADRAIC NEARY.

Local notes: Declan Rouse elected assistant treasurer of Sligo County Board

Local notes: Declan Rouse elected assistant treasurer of Sligo County Board

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Community Christmas Fair thanksThe late Francis DuffyThe late Mary Cryan nee Beirne

Garda probe after cars are damaged in fire

Garda probe after cars are damaged in fire

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire in Tubbercurry at the weekend. Two parked vehicles were damaged in the Wolfe Tone Square area of the South Sligo town in the early hours of Sunday morning.

KEUFC senior ladies defeat Real Tubber

KEUFC senior ladies defeat Real Tubber

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Active and sustainable transport in Co Sligo consulatation

Local Notes: Kilkelly Kilmovee book is launch at Ireland West Airport

Local Notes: Kilkelly Kilmovee book is launch at Ireland West Airport

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

War in the Middle East and a walk for hospice

Notes from Tubbercurry and nearby: Butter making and a lesson from a US tourist

Notes from Tubbercurry and nearby: Butter making and a lesson from a US tourist

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Banada Butter makingBig and small farmers in days gone by made their own butter for table use dating back to the times of St Patrick. Butter was highly valued as it was nourishing and tasty.

Tubbercurry in the Spotlight

Tubbercurry in the Spotlight

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Banada Rise in Fuel PricesThose listening to Morning Ireland a week ago were not too pleased with the news.