No application submitted to Department yet to house refugees in Bruckless
It’s understood that there’s currently no application submitted to the Department of Integration and Children to house refugees at the Ringfort Inn in Bruckless. A public meeting held earlier this week heard concerns from members of the community over the potential move and a lack of services and facilities…
Disappointment over lack of maintenance of toilet facilities at Rossnowlagh
Disappointment has been expressed over what’s been described as a lack of maintenance of the toilet facilities at Rossnowlagh over the summer months. There had been hopes that the cleaning schedule would have increased for the tourism season however it’s understood that this did not happen. On some…
Police carry out patrols in Enniskillen to combat rise in anti-social behaviour
Police have been carrying out patrols in Enniskillen in recent days to combat an increase in anti-social behaviour. Over the last few nights, groups of young people have been gathering in the car park beside Curry’s in the town and setting off fireworks. In a statement, police say…
No guarantee of Sinn Fein in Government after next election insists former FF TD
Former Sligo-Leitrim Fianna Fail TD John Ellis says it’s far from inevitable that Sinn Fein will form part of the next Government and he believes many of the Dail seats they are expected to win will instead by taken by rural Independent candidates. He was reacting to comments made by…
Gardaí renew appeal for missing Donegal teenager
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Steven Boyle, who is missing from Burnfoot, Donegal since Tuesday, 22nd of August. Stephen is described as 5’ 6” in height with light brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known what Steven was wearing…
Lough Swilly Volunteer RNLI come to aid of injured fisherman
The Lough Swilly RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to come to the aid of an injured fisherman on Wednesday morning. The alarm was raised at 11.51am by the Malin Head Coast Guard nearly 35 nautical miles off Malin Head. Recue 118 and RNLI Islay were also tasked to attend the…
Space and accommodation an issue in Sligo schools
Accommodation and space issues are said to be prevalent at two schools in Sligo. Sinn Fein’s Education Spokesperson Sorcha Clarke was in Sligo today, visiting St. Joseph’s Special School and Ballinode College of Further and Higher Education. Among the issues raised were inadequate facilities and the limited options that can…