Sligo Community Archaeology Project gets underway
The Sligo Community Archaeology Project is officially underway. The project, which is being run by Sligo County Council and The Heritage Council, will run until the end of November. A number of archaeology experts will be hosting special lectures throughout the duration of the project, with more information available on…
Prevention of Sligo housing developments on floodplains labelled “scandalous”
The amount of developments being prevented in Sligo due to being on a flood plain has been called “scandalous”. The comments were made by Cllr Paul Taylor who highlighted that it’s an issue occurring across the country. It’s understood that a farmer was unable to build on his own land…
Public urged to avail of winter vaccination programme
Members of the public in the north west are being advised to get vaccinated early. The calls come as the HSE’s annual free Winter Vaccination Programme for at-risk groups starts today. Those aged over 60, healthcare workers, pregnant women, anyone with a long-term health condition, and children aged…
Emergency services at scene of collision on N4
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the N4. The occurred shortly after 2pm at Ardcarne near Boyle on the western side of the Knockvicar junction close to Ardcarne Garden Centre. The road is currently closed and is set to be for…
Confusion amongst councillors at Sligo County Development Plan meeting
There has been a sense of confusion at the Sligo County Development Plan meeting, with high levels of bureaucracy within the plan highlighted by councillors. The meeting has been underway since this morning, with the council laying out plans for the next six years. The wording of certain amendments have…
Claims of miscalculated figures at tense Sligo Development Plan meeting
It’s been claimed that recent figures for the likes of housing and homeless for County Sligo have been miscalculated. The issue was raised this afternoon at what’s been described as a tense meeting to finalise Sligo’s County Development Plan. It has led to further concern over the amount…
Daniel O’Donnell joins tributes to late Kris Kristofferson
Donegal singer Daniel O’Donnell has joined the tributes to the late country music star, Kris Kristofferson. He died at the age of 88. A family spokesperson for the musician – who also acted in the film A Star Is Born – said he passed away peacefully at his…