Local Councillor expresses disappointment that large divisions still exist in retained fire fighters dispute
A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his disappointment that there still seems to be no major comprise between retained fire fighters and their employers, the local Authorities. Labour Court talks on the retained firefighter’s dispute concluded last week with what were described as ‘major divisions remaining between both sides’. …
North West Simon Community publish worrying figures in relation to homelessness
The CEO of the North West Simon Community has described an increase in homelessness figures in the North West as “truly appalling.” The North West has seen an 85% increase in homelessness since May 2022 in figures published. Child homelessness has also increased by 26%…
The Rovers Review 02/07/2023
Sligo Rovers defender Nando Pijnaker joins Austin O’Callaghan to reflect on Sligo Rovers morale-boosting 3-1 home win against Bohemians last Friday night.
Youth Soccer podcast 02/072023
It’s the final Youth Soccer podcast of the season as Tina Beirne takes stock of a busy Sligo/Leitrim campaign.
Sligo’s All-Ireland hopes dashed by Limerick
Sligo women’s gaelic footballers suffered a second consecutive defeat in Group A of the TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship when they lost to Limerick by 2-7 to 1-7 in an entertaining game in Newcastlewest. The result, coupled with Down’s hammering of Kilkenny, means Sligo cannot now qualify for the All-Ireland…
Gardaí renew appeal for information in Slieve League investigation
An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of an alleged assault that is reported to have occurred in the Slieve League/Killybegs area between Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June Areas preserved in Slieve League to facilitate this investigation have been lifted and the area has fully reopened to…
Sinn Féin continues to be most popular party
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Sunday Independent/ Ireland Thinks poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 32 per cent. The poll also shows support for Fine Gael is also unchanged at 20 per cent, while Fianna…