Calls for Sligo-Dublin train time to be reduced
The time it takes to travel to and from Sligo to Dublin by rail has been brought before the Dáil. Currently, it takes over 3 hours in both directions, with trains having to come to a halt three times along the route due to one single track between Sligo…
Summerhill’s old soccer pitch to become housing estate
The old disused soccer pitch at Summerhill College in Sligo is to be transformed into a new housing estate. The Sligo Champion reports that planning permission has been granted for a 53-home estate on the land which is situated between the back of St John’s Primary School on Temple Street…
Approval granted for South Donegal glamping site
Approval has been given for work to proceed on a glamping site in South Donegal. The campsite, located on the Teelin Road in Carrick, has received planning permission after it was intially denied by Donegal County Council. It’s thought the original application was denied because there was no footpath at…
Planning permission granted for 53 new houses in Sligo
Planning permission in Sligo has been granted for the construction of 53 new houses in the county town. The development will take place on a green field site close the new Summerhill College at addresses in the townlands of Maugheraboy and Caltragh, on the Circular Road, Sligo, The…
Widespread concern over this week’s armed robbery in Sligo
There’s said to be widespread concern over this week’s armed robbery in Sligo. An investigation is continuing into the incident, where two men wearing balaclavas, one armed with a knife entered the Adelaide Casino in the early hours of Monday morning. Both men threatened a staff member and…
Leitrim Councillor says new planning bill will do little to elevate planning anomalies in north west
A Leitrim councillor says the new government Planning and Development Bill includes nothing that will tackle the anomalies associated with planning challenges in the north west. The publication is being described as “the cornerstone for Irish planning for the coming decades” by the Minister for Housing Darragh O…
Sligo Rovers connections feature in New Zealand’s 1-1 draw with Ireland
Sligo Rovers defender Nando Pinjaker (pictured) played for New Zealand in Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland in what was a friendly international at the Aviva Stadium. In what was likely to be Stephen Kenny’s final game as Ireland manager, Adam Idah gave the home side a…