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Talk on The Sligo Rovers Showgrounds Redevelopment
Sept
23
8:00 pm20:00

Talk on The Sligo Rovers Showgrounds Redevelopment

  • Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo, F91PP44 (map)
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Talk on The Sligo Rovers Showgrounds Redevelopment

by Rhatigan Architects 


Talk

Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 20:00pm

Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo, F91PP44

FREE but prebooking is essential via Eventbrite as spaces are limited.


A talk by Rhatigan Architects on the proposed redevelopment of the Showgrounds for Sligo Rovers Football Club, outlining the journey of the project to date, the key design ideas that have shaped the proposals, and the next steps towards delivery.

The redevelopment will transform the Showgrounds into an approximately 6,000-capacity, all-seater stadium through the construction of two new stands, a new entrance plaza and a mixed-use building along Church Hill Road. The proposals seek to improve the match-day experience for supporters, players and visitors while respecting the unique character and history of the ground.

Beyond football, the project will provide new community and mixed-use facilities, helping to ensure the Showgrounds remains active throughout the week and contributes positively to the wider vibrancy of this part of Sligo town.

Gavin Phelan is a Director with Rhatigan Architects, Sligo. Gavin will be joined by Trevor James, Director, and Hugh Haran, Project Architect to tell the story of the project.


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The History of Sligo Town Hall: The Time, Politics and Ambition
Sept
23
8:00 pm20:00

The History of Sligo Town Hall: The Time, Politics and Ambition

  • Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo, F91PP44 (map)
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The History of Sligo Town Hall: The Time, Politics and Ambition


Talk

Friday 25th September 2026, 20:00pm

Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo, F91PP44

FREE but prebooking is essential via Eventbrite as spaces are limited.


A talk by Sligo County Council's former Senior Architect, Sean Martin FRIAI which will focus on the history of the development of Sligo Town Hall in terms of its time, politics, and ambition of those who envisaged  a municipal building fit for a market town and port in the North West of Victorian Ireland.

Seán will review the process of site selection, the process of seeking funding, and the selection of an architect and building design through the competitive competitive process; the difficult construction process and those who supported elements of the building as the Corporation faced economic challenges.

Seán will also look at the Town Hall in its current form and the changes introduced following its refurbishment in 2000as on of the Borough Council's Millenium projects.


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Talk on The History of Landed Estates of County Sligo
Sept
24
8:00 pm20:00

Talk on The History of Landed Estates of County Sligo

  • Lecture Room A004, ATU Ballinode, Sligo F91YW50 (map)
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Talk on The History of Landed Estates of County Sligo

by Paul Connolly


Talk

Thursday 24th September 2026, 20:00pm

Lecture Room A004, ATU Ballinode, Sligo F91YW50
(Main Entrance near Big Fish Sculpture)

Tickets: €5 entrance fee for non-members


A talk by Paul Connolly as part of Sligo Field Club’s Regular Lecture Series


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