Ireland News » Sligo News Ireland » Sligo » History: "Even the Heather Bled" - new book explores Civil War Sligo
News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/even-the-heather-bled-sligo-civil-war
Published on: Sunday 29 August 2021
A new book chronicling the history of the Irish Civil War in County Sligo has proved an instant hit in bookstores across the country. "Even the Heather Bled" by Irish author Joe McGowan explores the ...
News Ireland » Sligo » History: Grim history of Sligo shipwreck discovered 250 years later
News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/history-sligo-shipwreck-discovered
Published on: Wednesday 16 December 2020
Researchers have traced the Streedagh Strand wreckage back to 18th century England and a December tragedy 250 years ago. Researchers at Ireland's National Monuments Service used scientific analysis ...
News Ireland » Sligo » History: Special cup dedicated to Sligo and Ireland rugby stalwart
News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/sligo/special-cup-dedicated-to-sligo-and-ireland-rugby-stalwart/a/153714927.html
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Thérèse Cosgrove, fondly known as Cossie, was a founding member of the women’s section in 1994 and served as the club’s first women’s captain. A powerful front-row player and prolific try scorer, she ...