Around 4,000 properties lying vacant in Sligo
It’s estimated that there around four thousand properties lying vacant in Sligo. The high level of vacancy comes against the backdrop of what’s been described as a major rental crisis in the town. Local People before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle says efforts to date by both the Government…
Appeal launched for missing Cavan man
An appeal has been launched for a missing Cavan man. William Carnley was reported missing from his home in Mullagh and was last seen there at around 4am on Tuesday morning last. The 34 year old is described as being approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a…
Sligo beaten by Mayo in Connacht LGFA minor championship
Sligo LGFA minor footballers suffered their first defeat in the round-robin stage of the Connacht Championship on Wednesday evening after a 5-9 to 1-2 loss to Mayo in Swinford. It was a below-par performance by the Yeats County but with two wins from three, they can still reach the provincial…
Tensions rise as Dromahair prepares to welcome refugees
An Taoiseach has been invited to come to Dromahair this weekend to talk with local residents who are concerned at the arrival of 155 refugees into the village to be accommodated at the former Abbey Manor Hotel. The High Court decision giving the go-ahead to the move has reignited local…
Garda patrol car damaged during incident in Sligo town
A Garda patrol car has been significantly damaged during an incident in Sligo town. A major emergency operation was launched at St. Brigid’s Place in the early hours of this morning and lasted for several hours. It’s believed that a property in the area was also badly damaged…
Farmers invited to tackle European election candidates
The IFA is holding a public meeting for farmers and the wider community to confront issues to candidates in the upcoming European elections in the Midlands North West constituency. The meeting will take place on Thursday evening at The MacWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris at 8pm. Among the…
Seán Wynne to contest local elections
Another candidate has put their name forward to contest June’s local elections. Seán Wynne, a native of Drumshanbo has announced his intention to contest the election as an Independent today. Mr. Wynne unsuccessfully contested the 2019 local elections in both the Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore electoral areas. He…