Work Matters Sligo

25/08/2025

✍🏽Poetry as Commemoration Workshops in Sligo Local Studies & Archive
Join us for a four week series of creative workshops facilitated by writer Terry McDonagh. These workshops will cover: a haiku, a mini saga, a piece of flash fiction, a poem.
➡️Sligo Local Studies & Archive in the Westward Town Centre, Bridge Street, Sligo F91 PTX8
➡️2pm – 4pm
➡️Wednesday 3rd September, 10th September, 17th September, 1st October
Participants are asked to attend all workshops. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. To register contact: [email protected] or 071 9111681
Terry McDonagh, poet and dramatist, has worked in Europe, Asia and Australia. He’s taught creative writing at Hamburg University and was Drama Director at Hamburg International School. Published fifteen poetry collections, as well as letters, drama, prose and poetry for young people. In March 2022, he was poet in residence and Grand Marshal as part of the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Brussels. His work has been translated into German, Indonesian and Arabic. His poem, ‘UCG by Degrees’ is included in the Galway Poetry Trail on Galway University campus. He’s been a voice and narrator on several RTE radio dramas (All Points West production) for young people. In 2020, Two Notes for Home – a two-part radio documentary, compiled and presented by Werner Lewon, on The Life and Work of Terry McDonagh, The Modern Bard of Cill Aodáin. His latest poetry collections: A) An eBook ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenesern are Not Dead’ – Live Encounters Publishing. B) ‘I Write Because’ – Calendar Road Press. After more than thirty years in Hamburg, he returned to live in County Mayo in 2019.
This workshop is funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Sligo County Council Sligo Heritage Office Sligo Heritage and History Club Choosesligo Sligo County Library Ballymote Community Library Tubbercurry Community Library

My Account Anybody can join. Just complete the online form and provide identification which shows your current address when visiting the Library. Under 18s will need a guarantor.

21/08/2025

Joe Mc Gowan had a full house today in Sligo Local Studies talking on"THE GENTLEMAN THAT PAID THE RENT:
The Pig in Irish mythology, folklore and farm life."
This was a Heritage Week event.
Sligo Library would like to thank Joe and all of you who attended.

Sligo County Library Sligo County Council Sligo Heritage and History Club

21/08/2025

TODAY at 1pm Joe Mc Gowan will be talking on
"THE GENTLEMAN THAT PAID THE RENT:
The Pig in Irish mythology, folklore and farm life."
This is a Heritage Week talk at Sligo Local Studies, Bridge Street, Sligo, Thursday 21st August.
There is no booking for this event, places are limited,
so please arrive in advance of the start time to avoid disappointment!
Sligo County Library Sligo County Council

15/08/2025

Joe Mc Gowan will be talking on
"THE GENTLEMAN THAT PAID THE RENT:
The Pig in Irish mythology, folklore and farm life."

This is a Heritage Week talk at Sligo Local Studies, Bridge Street, Sligo, at 1 pm Thursday 21st August.

There is no booking for this event, places are limited,
so please arrive in advance of the start time to avoid disappointment!
Sligo County Library Sligo County Council Ballymote Community Library Sligo Heritage and History Club

18/03/2025

11/03/2025

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Join our FREE English Conversation for Employment Classes and improve your confidence in job interviews and communication! 📅 Limited spaces – Contact Mabel at 086 172 8140 to register! ✅

06/03/2025

A big Thank You to Peadar Geelan, the new SEAI Sustainable Energy Community Mentor for Sligo for delivering a great Home Energy Clinic in Sligo Central Library on Tuesday.
Information boards and leaflets are on display in Central Library if you missed it.
ATU Sligo & ATU St Angelas Sligo County Library Europe Direct Sligo

04/03/2025

TODAY a Sustainable Energy Community Mentor will visit Sligo Central Library for a
FREE Home Energy Clinic,
🔹Tuesday 4th March at 12:30pm
available to advise you, on energy efficiency, home upgrades, and conservation tips.
They will also be able to advise on GRANTS and LOW Interest Loans that are available to help you with the cost of any work you plan to undertake.
All Welcome!
But booking is essential phone 071-9111675 or call into the library desk at Sligo Central Library Tuesday-Saturday 9:30pm-5:00pm. Alternatively you can email us 👉 [email protected]
Refreshments available
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03/03/2025

Want to plan for a warmer home next winter?
TOMORROW at Sligo Central Library,
🟡Tuesday 4th March at 12:30pm
A Sustainable Energy Community Mentor will run a
FREE Home Energy Clinic,
available to advise you, on energy efficiency, home upgrades, and conservation tips.
They will also be able to advise on GRANTS and LOW Interest LOANS that are available to help you with the cost of any work you plan to undertake.
All are welcome, but booking is essential phone 071-9111675 or call into the library desk at Sligo Central Library Tuesday-Saturday 9:30pm-5:00pm.
Alternatively you can email us [email protected]
Refreshments available.

Sligo Family Resource Centre
Sligo Hub Sligo County Council Sligo Environmental Network Sligo County Library
Europe Direct Sligo Ocean FM Ireland Sligo Weekender The Sligo Champion

28/02/2025

Did you know that YOU might qualify for a FREE Home Energy Upgrade?
There are also GRANTS and LOW Interest LOANS available to allow you to pay for a complete Home Energy Upgrade.
A Sustainable Energy Community Mentor will visit Sligo Central Library for a
FREE Home Energy Clinic taking place on
🟡Tuesday 4th March at 12:30pm
Available to advise you, on energy efficiency, home upgrades, and conservation tips.
GRANTS and LOW Interest Loans are available to help you with the cost of any work you plan to undertake.
All Welcome! But booking is essential phone 071-9111675 or call into the library desk at Sligo Central Library Tuesday-Saturday 9:30pm-5:00pm.
Alternatively you can email us at 👉 [email protected]
Refreshments available

Sligo Family Resource Centre
Sligo Hub Sligo County Council Sligo Environmental Network Sligo County Library
Europe Direct Sligo Ocean FM Ireland Sligo Weekender The Sligo Champion

27/02/2025

Did you know that GRANTS are available from the SEAI to improve the energy efficiency of your home?
There are also LOW Interest LOANS available to allow you to pay for a complete Home Energy Upgrade.
A Sustainable Energy Community Mentor will visit Sligo Central Library for a
FREE Home Energy Clinic taking place on
▶Tuesday 4th March at 12:30pm
Available to advise you, on energy efficiency, home upgrades, and conservation tips.
They will also be able to advise on GRANTS and LOW Interest Loans that are available to help you with the cost of any work you plan to undertake.
All Welcome! But booking is essential phone 071-9111675 or call into the library desk at Sligo Central Library Tuesday-Saturday 9:30pm-5:00pm.
Alternatively you can email us 👉 [email protected]
Refreshments available

Sligo Family Resource Centre
Sligo Hub Sligo County Council Sligo Environmental Network Sligo County Library
Europe Direct Sligo Ocean FM Ireland Sligo Weekender The Sligo Champion

26/02/2025

Know you don’t have the money for a Home Energy upgrade?
A Sustainable Energy Community Mentor will be visiting Sligo Central Library on
▶️Tuesday 4th March from 12:30pm
They will be able to advise you for FREE on the GRANTS and LOW INTEREST LOANS available to allow you to upgrade your home.
So whether it is windows, doors, attic or wall insulation or heat pumps they will be able to advise.
All are welcome! But booking is essential phone 071-9111675 or call into the library desk at Sligo Central Library Tuesday-Saturday 9:30pm-5:00pm (NB we are closed for Staff Training all day TODAY, Wednesday 26th February).
Alternatively you can email us 👉 [email protected]
Refreshments available.

Sligo County Council Sligo PPN Tubbercurry Community Library Sligo Weekender The Sligo Champion Sligo County Library Europe Direct Sligo
Ocean FM Ireland Sligo Hub