Another Sligo restaurant set to close
Another Sligo restaurant is set to close. Bridgefoot House, located on O’Connell Street has been in business for five years. In a statement, the owners say that rising costs has led to the decision not to extend their lease. They say that rising running costs and the…
Niall Blaney bows out ahead of Fianna Fail selection convention
It’s reported that Senator Niall Blaney has pulled out of the Donegal Fianna Fail Selection Convention. The convention, taking place this Thursday in Letterkenny, is set to select two names to contest the upcoming General Election in Donegal. Six people had originally been put forward ahead of the…
Renewed calls for tea trolley return on Sligo to Dublin train
There’s renewed calls for refreshments and drinks to return to the Sligo to Dublin train service. Earlier this year, Irish Rail confirmed that it plans to reintroduce catering services on all its Intercity trains by the end of the year. Catering services had been suspended across the network…
Two motorists caught speeding in Donegal
Two motorists have been caught speeding in Donegal. One driver was clocked travelling at 116km per hour and another at 103km per hour both in an 80km zone. Both motorists were stopped by Gardai from Buncrana and Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued. Gardai in Donegal have…
Donegal TD accuses Government of ‘floating kites’ over vulture funds
A Donegal TD has accused the Government of ‘floating kites’ over vulture funds in the run up to an election. Taoiseach Simon Harris has denied a U-turn on increasing stamp duty for funds bulk-buying homes in Ireland – while Tanaiste Micheal Martin is urging caution after Junior Finance Minister…
Sligo County Council to host civic reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Sligo’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be given a special civic reception by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council to mark their achievements. It will be hosted by Cathaoirleach Cllr Declan Bree on Monday, September 16th at 4pm at City Hall on Quay Street. Chris O’Donnell, Dean…
Frustrations aired over Sligo bus route
Further frustrations have been levelled at the National Transport Authority over the route taken by the S1 bus in Sligo. The service previously stopped at Rusheen Ard and Caltragh Crescent, however, it has emerged recently that is no longer the case. With a number of developments ongoing in…