Cillian Heaney signs senior pro contract with Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers academy graduate Cillian Heaney has signed his first senior professional contract with the club. The Mayo native originally signed for the Sligo Rovers U15 team back in 2017 from Westport United. His new contract extends his stay with Rovers until the end of the 2024 season. Heaney has…
Mica Action Group intends to set up political party
The Mica Action Group says it intends to set up a political party. Campaigners say homeowners affected by the crumbling block scandal are being ignored by politicians and won’t allow it continue any longer. Activists have issue with the so-called 100 percent redress scheme which is capped at…
47 people waiting for a bed in North West
There were 47 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West hospitals this morning. 27 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 20 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 460 people waiting at hospitals across the country today while Limerick continues to be…
Fears over potential tragedy at Sligo junction
There are genuine fears that there will be a tragedy at a junction leading onto the N17 in Sligo. It’s understood that there have already been several minor crashes at the junction which is the turn off to Ballymote. Sligo County Council has agreed to work with the…
CEO of Sligo Chamber of Commerce reacts to Summer Economic Statement
The CEO of Sligo Chambers of Commerce says that although some aspects of the Summer Economic Statement are to be welcomed he has warned of serious challenges facing businesses in Sligo and the north west. Chambers of commerce groups from across the County have been reacting to the…
Leitrim Councillor calls for amount of matching funding to be reduced in new Leader programme
Yesterday’s monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council heard calls for the local Authority to lobby the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys to reduce the amount of match funding that applicants to the new Leader program will have to come up. The calls were made by Manorhamilton…
Money stolen from donation box at Rossnowlagh Friary
A sum of money has been stolen from the donation box in the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh. Gardai are appealing for information on the matter, as outlined on this week’s ‘On The Beat’ OceanFM Ireland · Money stolen from donation box at Rossnowlagh Friary