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/ 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.

/ Latest Articles

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Live Articles

  • Sligo Shines in the National Wedding Suppliers AwardsOctober 13, 2025 - 2:16 pm
  • Croí Mobile Health Hub to Visit Sligo for Two Days of Free Heart Health ChecksSeptember 10, 2025 - 3:57 pm
  • 'What Home Means to Me' Exhibition launches in Sligo City Hall
    ‘What Home Means to Me’ Exhibition launches in Sligo City HallSeptember 1, 2025 - 3:38 pm
  • Sligo County Council and Age Friendly Ireland partner up to enhance home safety for older residents in County SligoAugust 6, 2025 - 11:54 am
  • Report Sets Out Economic Vision for the SLNCR GreenwayMay 30, 2025 - 1:03 pm

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Invest Articles

  • A view of IDA Ireland Industrial Park Finisklin, with Ben Bulben in the background
    Invest – Foreign Direct Investment in SligoSeptember 19, 2025 - 2:56 pm
  • Children going to school with backpacks
    Invest – Back to School, Shop LocalAugust 22, 2025 - 12:05 am
  • River Garavogue in Sligo at night. river bank lights
    Invest – Sligo After SunsetAugust 15, 2025 - 3:00 pm
  • Surfing in Sligo with sun shining through waves
    Invest – Sligo’s Surfing Gold MedalJuly 25, 2025 - 1:18 pm
  • Children reading at Sligo Sudbury School
    Invest – Education Powering the Local EconomyJuly 11, 2025 - 12:01 am

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Visit Articles

  • Celebrating William Bourke Cockran ; Exhibition and Conference to Honour a Forgotten Sligo Statesman
    Celebrating William Bourke Cockran; Exhibition and Conference to Honour a Forgotten Sligo StatesmanNovember 3, 2025 - 11:14 am
  • Three-time Olympic gold medallist explores Sligo with new tour companyOctober 31, 2025 - 10:27 am
  • The Colt Championship Links at County Sligo Named Finalist for Ireland: Golf Course of the YearOctober 21, 2025 - 9:37 am
  • Santa’s Movigloo
    Hawk’s Well launches Ireland’s cosiest Christmas experience at the Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote!October 3, 2025 - 3:04 pm
  • Hawk’s Well Theatre Expands into Historic Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote
    Hawk’s Well Theatre Expands into Historic Art Deco Theatre in BallymoteOctober 3, 2025 - 10:20 am

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