New report published into restrictions at bathing locations
An investigation into the swimming restrictions at bathing locations has found that restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer. Local sites are included with the report focusing on the high number of restrictions to hit Lough Swilly Co Donegal this summer. The Journal analysed…
Sligo Credit Union unveil Dean Clancy as first-ever Brand Ambassador
Sligo Credit Union have named Olympic Games-bound boxer Dean Clancy as their first ever brand ambassador. The announcement was made this morning in line with the Credit Union’s new Sports Bursary programme. The aim of the new programme is to provide assistance to elite athletes who are excelling at the…
Delays expected as traffic lights out in Sligo
Traffic lights are currently out of order at Junction S9 on the Inner Relief Road in Sligo town, due to a road traffic collision which occurred earlier this morning. Motorists are advised to avoid using the Ballast Quay/Custom House Quay to exit on to the Inner Relief Road if…
Two candidates something Fianna Fáil should consider for next election
A north Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor says the Party should consider running two candidates in the next general election. Councillor Justin Warnock says a clearer picture will be available once the local elections have been completed. When it comes to his own political future, the Kinlough based councillor says he…
Joanna’s journey from Malin to Mizen Head
Well-known meteorologist and weather forecaster, Joanna Donnelly, talks about hew new book, From Malin Head to Mizen Head, A Journey around the sea area Forecast. And the very personal inspiration which led to her visiting all our headlands included in the sea area forecast
Securing promised funding is O’ Donoghue’s main objective
The Outgoing CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says securing funding promised under the Brexit adjustment fund is his main objective before he departs from the role. Sean O’ Donoughe has announced that he will retire from the position at the end of the year. He has spent…
Fianna Fáil to select a candidate for local elections in Sligo-Drumcliff
The Fianna Fáil convention for the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD will take place later this evening. The event which will select a candidate to run on behalf of the party will get underway at the Southern Hotel at 7pm with up 60 signed up party members eligible to vote on the…