Micheál emotional as Ukrainian family arrive to new life in Sligo
Two weeks ago, Feehily’s Florist in Sligo posted on social media, offering to pay for flights for a Ukrainian family to come to Sligo, and to organise accommodation for them, as well as providing a job in the florist business. The family arrived in Ireland on Tuesday, something which Micheál…
Sligo PBP member defends TDs’ actions in not applauding Zelenskyy
Brian O’Boyle of the People Before Profit party in Sligo says his party TDs were absolutely correct in their decision not to applaud Ukrainian President Zelenskyy after he addressed the Dail yesterday. He says it had to be made clear that sanctions against Russia are hurting ordinary citizens, and there…
Turning off the lights when having sex – Greens under fire again
It’s reported that Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin suggested at a party meeting last evening that the Green Party may soon want people to turn off the lights when having sex. Justin from Donegal Town shares the frustration of some of the proposals from the Greens to help deal with…
Sligo jockey Fox to ride in Grand National
Sligo jockey Derek Fox looks set to take to the saddle for the 2022 Aintree Grand National. Fox, a 2017 Grand National winner aboard One For Arthur, will ride Mighty Thunder for trainer Lucinda Russell at 5.15pm on Saturday evening. Fox has enjoyed a strong opening to 2022 which included…
Leitrim Councillor says changes to fair deal scheme is not enough to ease housing crisis
A Leitrim Councillor says changes to the fair deal scheme which is expected to see more homes come on to the rental market will not be anywhere near enough to address the housing crisis that currently exists across the north west. At present if someone entering a nursing home rents…
Sligo Councillor says the option of CCTV evidence could deter illegal dumping
The issue of illegal dumping continues to impact the tourism potential of County Sligo. That’s according to a Sligo Councillor who this week reported incidents of fly tipping to the litter warden. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has welcomed the fact that local authorities will soon be given powers…
Donegal TD says intervention from Minister of Agriculture is needed in Killybegs
A Donegal TD has called on the Taoiseach to instruct Minister Charlie McConalogue to intervene in a dispute that has resulted in fish not being landed at Killybegs. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty says that on Friday, a Danish vessel full of blue whiting was prevented from landing due…