North West MEP issues warning to Nordic countries
A Midlands-North West MEP has warned of further attempts by Nordic countries to seek greater access to Ireland’s fish stock. Colm Markey has made the comments following a recent meeting with the Taoiseach and representatives of the Irish fishing sector. Norway has previously unsuccessfully sought unfettered access to Irelands’ blue…
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley to captain Connacht
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley has been named as Connacht new senior women’s captain for the 2023 Vodafone interprovincial series which begins this Saturday. Fowley, a former Ireland international outhalf, will again wear the No 10 jersey for Connacht this season. The Connacht squad also other Sligo natives: Cliodhna O’Sullivan, Sonia McDermott…
Delays in provision of Vacant Property grants causing problems for applicants
A number of people have contacted the North West Today show to complain about the operation of the new Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Up to 30k available, but no immediate draw down of funding is provided, and some applicants can’t get loans to start the work – Cllr Michael Clarke…
Investigation continuing into overnight car theft in Sligo
An investigation is ongoing into an overnight car theft in Sligo last night. The silver car was stolen from the Riverside area of the town. Gardai say that enquiries are ongoing and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Sligo LGFA Adult Club Championships preview 2023
The Sligo Connacht Gold adult club football championships were officially launched on Tuesday evening at the Clayton Hotel. County champions St Nathy’s will bid for a sixth consecutive title this year – and are one of seven clubs contesting the senior championship. The county’s three intermediate clubs have once again…
‘Lining up women to be judged’ – Leitrim Labour rep calls for rethink on Rose of Tralee
Leitrim Labour Party representative, Bernie Linnane, says the future of The Rose of Tralee event needs to be called into question, and that the people of Kerry should have the imagination to make money some other way. She says the event still consists of lining up women to be judged…
Gardai respond to overnight incident at Letterkenny University Hospital
Gardai responded to an overnight incident at Letterkenny University Hospital. It followed reports of a potential suspicious device at a hospital at around 11:30 pm last night. Gardai say that following a search of the area and further enquiries, no such device was located.