New design near completion for Barrack Road junction in Colllooney
A re-design of the T-junction at the Barrack Road in Collooney is nearing completion. Following this, formal approval on the re-design will be forthcoming. As part of a one million euro active travel upgrade, the junction was narrowed which has caused huge difficulty for those driving Lorries and…
More clarity needed on budget for road safety – Kenny
The government has been called out to provide clarity on road networks and road safety funding outlined in the budget. In the budget estimates published last week, it looks set to be cut by 10%. 152 people have been killed in crashes so far this year, an increase…
26,000 sign petition calling for greenway on old Sligo-Athenry rail line
A petition containing 26,000 names will be handed into the Oireachtas Petitions Committee this week calling for the development of a greenway along the route of the old and disused Sligo-Athenry rail line. The Western Rail Trail campaign insist the asset needs to be utilised now, until the restoration of…
Saddening and awful – Condemnation of attack on Carrowkeel tomb
The Chairperson of the Sligo Neolithic Landscapes Group says the vandalism caused to the ancient Carrowkeel tomb in County Sligo is severe, and he’s condemned those responsible. Padraig Meehan says the ‘frenzied’ attack is saddening and horrendous at one of the most important historical sites in Ireland
Sligo Rovers confirm appointment of Andrew Feakins as new club CEO
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that Andrew Feakins has been appointed as CEO of the club. He previously held the role of Managing Director of IPS Global Recruitment, and relocated to Geevagh in Sligo three years ago, after running IPS for the last two decades. The Essex native had a brief…
Cautious welcome to strike action being called off
A Donegal TD has given a cautious welcome to news that a strike by health and social care workers in community and voluntary sectors – which was meant to start this morning – has been called off. It’s understood that an agreement was reached between unions and Government representatives…
Leitrim election candidate accuses the government of lacking ambition to solve housing crisis
A North West representative from the Labour Party is expressing her frustration with the continued number of building that are empty or derelict while the homeless figures continue to soar. Bernie Linnane has sharply criticised the Government for the lack of ambition on housing in Budget 2024 adding that…