Bumps in the Rosses Point Road
Travelling in the dark at night appears to have been fraught with danger for motorists in Sligo in the 1920s and 30s, so much so…
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Honouring the Dead
In researching the archive material from the 1920s and 1930s for the purposes of writing these articles in celebration of 100 years of Sligo Chamber,…
Minister Ryan’s failure to allow upgrade of N17 to go ahead would be ‘highly damaging’ for the North West
Sligo Chamber of Commerce, one of the biggest business organisations in the North West, has urged Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to allow the much-needed upgrade…
Following the Numbers
In this week’s article we take a different approach and through the medium of following the numbers, we learn of interesting facts relating to the…
Customs and the much-vexed question of “Through Rates”
Prior to the emergence of the Irish Free State in 1922, it was the practice that “through bookings” of livestock and goods from Irish Ports…
Tourism and Connectivity – Comfort and Discomfort on the Train
Celebrating 100 Years of Sligo Chamber On this Week in 1925 Tourism and Connectivity – Comfort and Discomfort on the Train Tourism is one the…
The Burden of Taxation – A Menace to Commercial Development
Celebrating 100 Years of Sligo Chamber On this Week in 1929 The Burden of Taxation – A Menace to Commercial Development From the formation of…
Mr. H.C. Lyons – Managing Director, H.C. Lyons & Co. Ltd.
Celebrating 100 Years of Sligo Chamber Mr. H.C. Lyons Managing Director, H.C. Lyons & Co. Ltd. 1884 – 1945 Mr. H.C. Lyons was one of…
From Nagnatha to Sligo, a personal journey
Celebrating 100 Years of Sligo Chamber On this Week in 1953 From Nagnatha to Sligo, a personal journey In 1995 Sligo celebrated its 750th Birthday. …
H. Campbell Perry – The First President, Sligo Chamber of Commerce
Celebrating 100 Years of Sligo Chamber On this Week in 1935 H. Campbell Perry The First President, Sligo Chamber of Commerce Harper Campbell Perry was…