Calls for resumption of Sligo Civil Defence boat
The decision not have a Civil Defence manned search boat in the local region is putting lives at risk. That’s view of a Sligo Councillor, who raised the issue at this month’s meeting of Sligo County Council. September’s meeting of the local authority heard calls which sought to establish why…
Bundoran RNLI rescue four people in two separate incidents
Bundoran RNLI rescued three teenagers and a man in two separate incidents after they got into difficulty in rip currents off the Main Beach on Monday. Members of the public raised the alarm on seeing three people caught in a rip current, the volunteer crew were requested by the Irish…
Increased penalty points could be introduced in a bid to lower the number of road fatalities
The Justice Minister says an increase in penalty points for speeding could be a way to deal with the rise in the number of road fatalities. The Fine Gael minister has also suggested that more Gardai be allocated to the Roads. Policing Unit Gardai concluded their National Slow…
Ballyshannon Councillor expresses concern with the decision to remove lifeguards during warm spell of weather
Factors such as the current Indian summer weather and the large influx of people from other counties now living in the North West should be taken into consideration before leaving beaches in this region without life guard cover. That’s the warning being issued by Donegal Municipal District councillor Barry…
Ballyshannon motorist detected speeding on National Slow Down Day
A motorist in Ballyshannon was one of 127 vehicles detected breaking the speed limit in the first 5 hours of a clampdown on Monday morning. The motorist was driving at 77 Km/h in a 60 Km/h zone on the R267 in Portnason, Ballyshannon. Over 37,900 vehicles have been checked as…
New legislation sees Credit Unions able to offer mortgages
A leading Sligo Credit Union official has welcomed the development that Credit unions will soon be able to offer mortgages that rival what the banks can give. New legislation, to be introduced next month, will allow community lenders greater capacity to give loans for homeowners and businesses. Currently, Credit Unions…
Sligo haulier attacks Government for increasing excise duty on fuel
The Government has been sharply criticised by Stephen Mullen, owner of Sligo Haulage and Distribution, for increasing excise duty on petrol and diesel last Friday. Mr Mullen says the decision was ill-timed, and the Government has no idea of the knock-on effect the move will have