his book Olde Sligo (1997) records the 1908 events in detail. A new school was built in 2001, followed by several new building projects around Geevagh crossroads. However, in keeping with many other communities post the 2008 financial crisis, emigration became the only option for young people in a stagnant economy. Notable people Carmel Gunning, Traditional Irish musician Joe Costello, Former Labour TD for Dublin Central Eileen MacDonagh, Contemporary artist and sculptor Patrick J. McCarthy, Former Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, USA in the mid-19th century See also List of towns and villages in Ireland Further reading McGloin, A & Moore, S - (Editors) "In the shadow of Carran Hill".(1997) McCormack, D "Minor Footprints" (2006) Chapters 1 - 16. Mc Ternan, J.C "Olde Sligo: Aspects of town and county over 750 years"(1997) Conlon, A " A History of Geevagh Parish 1500-1800" (2021) References External links Geevagh Community website Geevagh National School Geevagh Townlands Sligo Geology - Section 1 The Schools' Collection Towns and villages in County Sligo