No reason for staging parades says Fermanagh priest ahead of 12th July events
Large crowds attended the annual Orange Order 12th July parade in Rossnowagh at the weekend. And as the North prepares for 12th celebrations tomorrow, Fermanagh priest Fr Sean McManus says he sees no reasons for any such parades, no matter what the political or historic background OceanFM Ireland ·…
Change in policy direction not sufficient says Harkin as she backs Govt no confidence motion
Marian Harkin has been outlining why she has decided to support the motion of no confidence in the Government to be debated in the Dail this week. She says there has not been a significant change in direction in Government policy in the past two years, despite the wishes of…
Donegal v Meath semi-final set for Croke Park at 4pm
Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland senior football semi-final between Donegal and holders Meath will have a 4pm throw-in at Croke Park. The start times for both semi-finals were confirmed on Monday morning by the LGFA will the Kerry-Mayo game fixed for 2pm. Both matches will be televised live by TG4 – and…
Planned works at Grange get off on the wrong foot
Residents in Grange are said to be frustrated over what’s been described as a lack of consultation on planned footpath works in the village. The works are set to take place near Grange Post Primary School and will result in the narrowing of the nearby bridge in the area.…
Urgent calls for survey on Ballinode crossroads in Sligo
There are calls for a survey to be carried out on the Ballinode crossroads in Sligo. The area has been subject to several minor crashes, the latest a two vehicle collision occurring there yesterday evening. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons believes more can be done to make…
Modular homes not a solution says local building contractor
A local building contractor says government suggestions that modular housing is solution to address the current housing crisis is simply inaccurate. Cathal O Connor is a a building developer based in Sligo and is also involved in the provision of prefab structures. He says there are major issues in securing…
Update: Woman dies following crash in Cliffoney
A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Cliffoney. Shortly after 3pm yesterday, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and a jeep on the N15 at Cliffoney. The occupants of both vehicles, three women and one man, were removed from…