Mother appeals to council not to move her out of Cranmore home
The mother of an autistic child has appealed to Sligo County Council to reconsider their decision to move her from her council house in Cranmore today to an apartment in Milligan Court. Caroline, who’s been on the housing waiting list for two years, says the frequent change in accommodation is…
Local TD says ‘Significant progress’ made on new Garda Headquarters in Sligo
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed the view that we are now closer than ever to seeing new Garda Headquarters being constructed in Sligo. Sligo Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan says that progress has been made this week on the issue. The Sligo based TD claims the Minister with responsibility for…
Keeping our soil healthy- Ours to Protect
What’s in our soil, why is our soil quality getting worse, and how does this impact on climate change? Scientest Dr Aga Piwowarczyk, and her earthworms (!), are this week’s guests on Ours to Protect
Structural survey to be carried out in Ballisodare’s Mill building
There is hope that the Mill Building in Ballisodare can eventually be used for housing. The building has been lying derelict for a number of years, and the CEO of Sligo County Council has said that it cannot be demolished as the developers will not get planning permission for the…
Four sets of twins start secondary school in the same year today
Four sets of twins have all started in first year in a secondary school in Sligo. Staff at Grange Post-Primary School say one set of twins can be out of the ordinary, however, four in one year group is highly unusual. The eight students, Tommy and Freddy Scanlon; Noah and…
Minister for Agriculture sets up new group to tackle water quality issues
The Agriculture Minister has set up an Agriculture Water Quality Stakeholders Group to improve water quality. Charlie McConalogue says it is now crystal clear the EU Commission will not re-visit Ireland’s current derogation decision. Following his meeting with the ICMSA yesterday, he says there has not been sufficient improvement in…
Senator Niall Blaney confirms intention to run in European elections
Donegal Senator Niall Blaney has confirmed he will be running in the next European Parliament elections. He has stated his intention to run as one of Fianna Fáil’s candidates for the Midlands-North West region. Earlier this week, Mayo-based Senator and fellow Fianna Fáil member, Lisa Chambers, also announced that she…