Leitrim has highest vacancy rate in Ireland
Leitrim has the highest vacancy rate in Ireland, according to a new report. The data compiled by Geo Directory has also found that Sligo and Leitrim have some of the weakest construction activity nationwide. A total of 150 new residential address points were recorded in Leitrim in the twelve months…
People in Sligo urged to rent a room to students
Sligo ATU Students Union is encouraging people who may have a spare room to consider renting it out to a student. The scheme allows people who let a spare room to students to earn up to €14,000 a year Tax Free. It’s also said to be very flexible,…
Almost 260 ED deaths in North West over last five years
Almost 260 people died in the North Wests two main Emergency Departments in the last 5 years. 150 people died in the Sligo ED and a further 108 died in Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department. A new report from the Irish Medical Times shows that the national figure…
Donegal Tin Shop going nowhere
Reassurances have given that the Donegal Tin Shop is going nowhere. There had been concern over the iconic structure’s future, after plans were lodged to demolish the former shop premises which is located on the Donegal Town side of Barnesmore Gap. The building, owned by the Martin family…
Sligo public asked to identify official bathing areas
People in Sligo are being asked to identify official bathing areas. It’s so they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use. To help with this process, Sligo County Council are asking people who swim at beaches and lakes to tell them if they think they…
Funeral arrangements announced for the late James McNeive
The funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the man that died following a road-traffic-collision in north Sligo on Sunday morning. James McNeive died when the van which he was driving collided a lorry on the N15 at Urlar shortly before 6am. The late Mr McNeive will repose at the Marian…
Poll shows support for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent coalition
Fine Gael remain the most popular party in the country. That is according to the latest opinion poll carried out by the Irish Independent and Ireland Thinks, which shows Fine Gael standing at 24%, with Fianna Fáil on 20%, and Sinn Féin on 19%. The poll also shows that the…