Sligo-Leitrim TDs discuss Greenway and Rail line future
The Sligo greenway was a topic of discussion at a joint committee in Dublin today. Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny and Independent TD Marian Harkin took part in a discussion regarding the future of the Greenway and rail line in the North West. Although both initiatives are sought,…
Sligo – Connolly line excluded from Irish Rails planned improvements
Irish Rail has seemingly excluded the Sligo – Dublin Connolly line as part of planned improvements to its service which were announced this afternoon. Proposals include new services between Dublin to Galway and Waterford, as well as significant changes to DART and commuter services in the capital. It…
Over 80 North West vacant properties get funding approval
A total of 84 vacant or derelict properties across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been granted approval under the latest round of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Donegal had the highest number of approvals. The third round of the fund was announced in January last year and…
Local Election Candidate James Conway has case pushed back
Local Election Candidate James Conway has had his case pushed back until next Thursday June 6th. The Irish Freedom Party candidate has been charged with causing criminal damage to a house in Enniscrone and appeared before Sligo District Court this morning. Mr. Conway was arrested following the incident…
Local election candidate leading protests outside Sligo Courthouse
A local election candidate is leading protests outside Sligo Courthouse this morning. Independent candidate Diarmuid McConville has been chanting against Garda commissioner Drew Harris and refugees amongst other topics on the steps of the court today. A small crowd gathered as the chanting went on. Mr McConville…
Extra hospital beds Sligo & Letterkenny ‘pointless’ without workplace plan
The Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation extra beds announced for the likes of Sligo and Letterkenny University hospitals are pointless without a workplace plan in place. Plans are afoot to provide over 140 additional beds across the two hospitals – 69 extra beds in Sligo and 72 in Letterkenny.…
Corpus Christi Procession comes to Sligo this weekend
An annual tradition in Sligo Town will again take place this weekend. It’s the Corpus Christi Procession this Sunday evening, June 2, leaving the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception after the 7pm Mass there. On its route through the town, the procession will be joined by groups and…