50 new bus stops to be rolled out across Sligo
50 new bus stops have been announced for Sligo. The National Transport Authority have confirmed that the new stops will be added to routes all over the county by Autumn of this year. The NTA have also said that they are working with Bus Eireann and Sligo County Council to…
More local support for the development of Western Rail Corridor
The have been renewed calls for the development of the Western Rail Corridor. There has been some debate on the issue for an extended period of time as some feel a greenway would be more preferable than a restored rail line. Sinn Féin, however feel that rail would bring transformative…
OPW to be written to regarding Strandhill coastal erosion issues
Sligo Borough Council will file an application to the OPW to secure funding to fight coastal erosion. There have been serious issues raised over the future of Strandhill over the aggressive erosion in recent times. A report into the project highlighted the use of rock-armour as an optimal way of…
Donegal Mountain Rescue Team issue warning over scam
Donegal Mountain Rescue Team have issued a statement warning people of a fundraising scam. The scam includes the sale of false Donegal Mountain Rescue Team merchandise, claiming that it’s a fundraiser for the group. Posting on their social media pages, Donegal Mountain Rescue Team have distanced themselves from the claims,…
North west beaches awarded blue flags
A number of beaches across the north west have been awarded blue flags for 2024. The blue flag is an environmental award made to beaches and marinas that demonstrate good environmental standards and have good sanitary and safety facilities. In Donegal, Bundoran, Fintra, Murvagh and Rossnowlagh are among…
Mayo captain Paddy Durcan suffers cruciate ligament injury
Mayo’s Sam Maguire hopes have been dealt a huge blow, with news that captain Paddy Durcan’s season is over. They’ve confirmed that Durcan suffered a cruciate ligament injury after being introduced as a substitute in Saturday’s win over Cavan. Durcan had already been struggling with injury throughout Mayo’s league campaign,…
Swarm of bees in Sligo Town on World Bee Day
On World Bee Day, there have been reports of a swarm of bees covering a traffic light on Wine St in Sligo Town. Videos circulating online show a large number of bees restricting the view of motorists and pedestrians of the light. It’s understood that the Queen Bee…