Possibility of hosting Sligo Day to showcase the best of the county raised

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

The possibility of a day or a weekend where all things Sligo are celebrated was raised by Cllr Thomas Walsh at the April meeting of Sligo County with the Fine Gael representative pointing to the success of Mayo Day across the county border.

Cllr Walsh’s motion read, “To ask Sligo County Council to consider a flagship weekend or day in Sligo which would incorporate ‘Sligo Day’, promoting all things Sligo, similar to the hugely successful themed initiative in Mayo led by Mayo County Council."

Speaking to his motion Cllr Walsh referred to the “Very successful initiative launched by Mayo County Council,” which is now in its seventh or eighth year. Cllr Walsh noted it is “A flagship event that supports everything Mayo.”

He added, “Local musicians play across the county and special events are put on in businesses.”

The meeting heard the annual cost for hosting Mayo Day is €80,000 with Cllr Walsh commenting, “Maybe we could set aside a small pot to launch in 2027. It would be a very good initiative for businesses and events in the county. I think it's a fantastic initiative and it would certainly work if we went at it.”

The motion was supported by Cllr Dara Mulvey who offered his “Full support.”

Article Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.