Sligo TD expresses concern with Ukrainian refugees being given preferential treatment when accessing return-to-work schemes.
Sligo/Leitrim Deputy Marc MacSharry has raised concerns over Ukrainian refugees being given preferential treatment over Irish people when accessing State-supported return-to-work schemes. The Sligo based Independent TD claims it is “discriminatory” that Ukrainians only need to be unemployed for nine months to gain access to community employment schemes while…
Man hospitalised following crash at Donegal junction
A man has been hospitalised following a crash in Donegal last night. The two-car collision took place at the Leghowney turnoff on the N15 at around 9pm yesterday. The man in his 40s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of his injuries. It’s the second such incident to…
Renewed calls for increased supports for local farmers
Ahead of the upcoming budget, there have been renewed calls for increased supports for farmers in the north west. The Farm Survey Report for 2023 shows the average farming family has an income of less than 20 thousand euro per annum. According to the IFA, the industry is…
Nessa Cosgrove to go forward for selection ahead of General Election
Labour Councillor, Nessa Cosgrove, has confirmed she will put her name forward for selection ahead of the next General Election. She was recently elected to Sligo County Council for the first time in the local elections in June. Councillor Cosgrove is just the second female candidate in the constituency to…
North West artists shortlisted for AIB Portrait Prize
Three North West artists have been shortlisted for the national AIB Portrait Prize. Sligo’s Michael Wann, Robert Stothard of Leitrim and Neil-Jack Hamilton from Donegal are among the 46 artists listed for the prestigious award. The AIB Portrait Prize shortlist includes painting, drawing, sculpture, video and photography. The winner of…
Government to launch new swimming investment strategy
The Government’s launching a new swimming strategy for the country this morning. It follows hot on the heels of Team Ireland’s success at the Paris Olympics. Interest in the sport is booming following the achievements of Olympic medallists Daniel Wiffen and Sligo’s own Mona Mc Sharry. The Government’s new plan…
Sicily superyacht rescue operations continuing today
Divers will continue their search later for a sixth person still missing after a superyacht went down off the coast of Sicily. 15 people were rescued in the early hours of Monday morning when the boat capsized and sank. Sligo woman Sasha Murray, from Maugherow, was among those initially saved…