IT Sligo is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, we provide courses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. Institute of Technology Sligo (Irish: Institiúid Teicneolaíochta, Sligeach) (ITS) is a state funded third-level educational institution situated in the town of Sligo, Ireland. The Institute has three Schools and nine Departments.The institute opened in 1970 as a Regional Technical College and adopted its present name on 7 May 1997.Professor Vincent Cunnane has been President of the Institute since October 2014and Colin McLean is the current Registrar.