Calls for driving test waiting time issues to be tackled
It’s felt locally that more needs to be done to reduce driving test waiting times. Currently, those waiting to sit their driving test have to wait for about 10-12 weeks after applying before a slot becomes available. This in turn is leading to more learner drivers taking to the roads…
Two North West beaches named as the best on Wild Atlantic Way
Two beaches in the North West have been included on a list of the best beaches to visit on the Wild Atlantic Way. Silver Strand, just outside Glencolmcille in Donegal, and Enniscrone Beach in Sligo, were first and second in the list. The poll, which was ran across the Wild…
International selection for Sligo rower
Sligo Rowing Club'[s Sarah Walsh has been selected to compete in the green of Ireland at the Coupe de la Juenesse in Racicè in the Czech Republic later this month. Walsh will compete in junior women’s quad event. The competition runs runs from August 9-11th. The Coupe de la Juenesses…
Three-match ban for Sligo Rovers boss
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell has received a three-game touchline ban following his sending-off at the end of last Sunday evening’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against St Patrick’s Athletic in Dublin. Russell was sent to the stands deep in injury-time after protesting against referee Rob Hennessy’s decision to…
Morally reprehensible – Commemoration for Leitrim republican John Joe McGirl condemned
The son of the Irish army soldier shot dead by the IRA during the Don Tidey kidnapping in 1983 has described as morally reprehensible the staging of the annual commemoration to Leitrim republican John Joe McGirl in Ballinamore. David Kelly has written to Sinn Fein MP John Finucane urging him…
Sligo woman presented with special award
Deirdre Collis from Collooney has received the prestigious Comhaltas Bardic Award. Ms. Collis was presented with the award at a gala function in Wexford at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this week. The Bardic Award, presented by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann annually, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to…
Sligo driving test centre has lowest pass rate in North West
The Sligo driving test centre has the lowest pass rate in the region. It comes vast differences in pass rates at centres across the country are persisting. RSA figures show the pass rate in Sligo is currently 56.3% in Donegal Town its 59.8% while the pass rate in…