The Sligo Show

CEO of Sligo BID, Gail McGibbon told us all about their new 'Safe & Sound' campaign which they have launched in Sligo Town in partnership with Sligo County Council. (Full details below. We also heard how the Love Sligo Gift Card has surpassed €1,000,000 sales in 2024 and we learned more about what Sligo BID does. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

John 'The Map' Callanan is celebrating 10 years of www.sligomusicians.com. An amazing project which he runs voluntarily every week. We find out all about it as well as Johns Top 3 Gigs ever in Sligo! For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

In one of our longest ever interviews, Brendan chats to Mayo Influencer/Content Creator Alan Clarke about his recent book release and some of the tales from it. From a Principal telling him he'd come to nothing to chasing a donkey in the middle of the night, the book takes you on a journey through Alans upbringing. A very interesting insight into the world of an Influencer and behind the scenes of starting multiple businesses. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Sligo Baroque Christmas Concert 2024 For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Karen Gordon pops in to tell Brendan all about Pop-Up Theatres big plans for a production of Sweeney Todd in The Knocknarea Arena, Sligo For more information visit, https://www.facebook.com/p/Pop-Up-Theatre-Sligo-100039872002362/ For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Christmas Drive-In Movie - ATU Sligo For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

*Paid Promotion * Local Councillor Michael Clarke asked to come on the show as part of his ongoing campaign in the General Election. He detailed some of the issues he hopes to tackle as well as telling us more about his life and upbringing. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Finbarr Filan stops by and tells Brendan all about the upcoming plans for Sligo On Ice For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Sligo Drama Circle chat to Brendan and their upcoming performance of 'The Importance Of Being Earnest' For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

ATU Science Festival is happening this week! For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Finbarr Filan from Sligo Tidy Towns gives an update to Brendan on their achievements! For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Next up in our 'Creative Sligo' series is the lady responsible for many of Sligo's most famous Murals around the town. Marian 'FRIZ' Noone told us how her work takes her all over the world and gives a great insight into the process involved in creating one of her masterpieces. Check out her work here https://thisisfriz.com/ or @thisisfriz on insta. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Annie West: Local legendary Illustrator Annie West gave us one of the best episodes yet in our 'Creative Sligo' series. This is an amazing story of serendipity with lots of tales you may not have heard about Annie. From being Darryl Hannahs stunt double to an odd chat with Led Zeppelins Robert Plant! Annie's unique style has gained her fans around the globe including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and even the King of England. Be sure to check out her work (and amazing shop) at www.anniewest.com and @anniewestdotcom on Insta/Twitter. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Local crafters Rachel Adams from The Little Fox and Carla Flannery from Wild Essence showed us around their store in The Canopy shopping centre in Sligo town as part of our 'Creative Sligo' series. They told us about their love of creating and after a variety of jobs, they really have found their passion, whilst doing what they love. We got an insight also into the Creative process involved in their craft. They create beautiful custom pieces for clients and there's a gift for everyone in their shop. Be sure to check them out online: The Little Fox - Insta @thelittlefoxsligo and at www.thelittlefox.ie Wild Essence - Insta @wildessenceire This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Michael Quirke: Sligo Wood Carver Michael Quirke joined us for a chat on our Creative Sligo series. Michaels shop is one of the most iconic stops in Sligo for tourists and locals alike. He tells us the story of the family shop and how he developed his carving skills. Michael is a joy to visit and has a special piece for everyone. Be sure to call into him on Wine St, Sligo. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Sligo Jazz Festival organiser Eddie Lee is our latest guest on our 'Creative Sligo' series. As well as the festival itself, Eddie lives in the creative space in a multitude of ways, be it live music or his most recent love, photography. Find his work at www.eddielee.ie or www.sligojazz.ie Or insta @edleepics , @sligojazz and @nocrows This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Tara McGowan: North Sligo native Tara McGowan has facilitated more creativity in Sligo than most! We were to delighted to have her feature in our 'Creative Sligo' series. We learned the story behind the Cairde Arts Festival plus about some of her own hidden performing talents from her youth!! Check out www.cairdefestival.com for more info and @cairdefestival on insta. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Our next 'Creative Sligo' series features Sligo town artist Cliona Kelly. We learn about her unique style and her college journey. Be sure to follow her on Tumblr @silentdiacht This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

Up next in our Creative Sligo' series is local creative hero Peter Crann is well known in many creative areas in Sligo and beyond. He told us about his creative journey and how working in this sector makes him feel like he's never working. He also gave us some great insights on how we can all support the arts more. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/

In the first episode of our Creative Sligo Series, we spoke to young local artist Conor Duffy who told us about his amazing cartoon creations and Youtube channel. He spoke of his inspirations and how much he loves being in a creative space. This series was supported by the Creative Ireland Programme (Sligo) 2023-2027 and we would like to thank them for their support. For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/ For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show website https://thesligoshow.ie/ The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productions https://pixelproductions.ie/