Councillor Gerry Dolan announces decision not to run in local elections
Long-serving independent Councillor Gerry Dolan has confirmed that she will not be contesting June’s local elections. The Ballinamore Municipal District Councillor has been a member of the local authority since 1991. Councillor Dolan is one of the longest serving non-party representatives in the local authority in Leitrim. …
Sligo Rugby Club to launch new Strategic Plan
Sligo Rugby Club will launch its new Strategic Plan this Wednesday evening, May 1st, at Hamilton Park in Strandhill. The event takes place at 7pm in the main clubhouse at Hamilton Park. The new plan will chart the club’s pathway and development for the next five years (2024 to 2028).…
Trust needs to be rebuilt in Dromahair – Kenny
Reassurances have been given that refugees set to be housed in Dromahair will be families. It’s thought that a number of international protection applicants are expected to move into the former Abbey Manor Hotel shortly. It’s after the High Court rejected a bid by Leitrim County Council to…
Serious safety concerns raised again over N15
Serious safety concerns have been raised once again over the N15. The route, which runs through Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo, is home to a number of rural villages and a large number of schools. Hopes for an upgrade were dashed some time back, after it was removed from…
Man arrested following incident in Sligo Town
A man has been arrested following an incident in Sligo Town this morning. There was a major emergency response to the incident which happened at a house in St. Brigid’s Place. A media blackout was initiated while Gardai dealt with the situation. Arising from this incident, Gardai…
Government set to ‘crucify’ border filling stations
The Government has been accused of crucifying border filling stations with its planned tax hikes on petrol and diesel. Fuel prices have risen by more than 30 percent in the past three years. The AA Ireland’s latest monthly Fuel Price Survey has reported a surge recently, with fears…
Further calls for longer opening hours in rural Garda stations
There’s further calls for longer opening hours at rural Garda stations close to the border. With an increase in population, Leitrim Councillor Felim Gurn is hopeful for fully maned, operational stations in Manorhamilton and Blacklion. On several occasions, it’s been reported that a notice has appeared on the…