Sligo Cllr highlights negative impacts of school overcrowding
It’s a difficult situation for teachers and students to reach their full potential. That’s according to a local councillor in relation to the overcrowded classrooms in the North West. Current figures show that one in 10 students are enrolled in oversized classes of 30 or more. There…
Perry and Walsh still hoping to stand despite FG convention outcome
The thoughts of all three candidates after last evening’s Fine Gael Sligo-Leitrim convention – John Perry and Thomas Walsh still open to being added on as candidates, Frank Feighan hoping for senior Cabinet position
Ticketmaster branded supersonic shambles by local TD
Some might say it was a weekend of disappointment for Oasis fans in the North West. Many were left gutted some standing tickets for the Croke Park gigs which went on general sale for 86.50 plus booking fees, shot up to over 400 euro. It’s led to calls…
Holy relics of Lourdes to visit Sligo on first ever Irish journey
The holy relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be starting their first ever visit to Ireland this week, with Sligo one of the destinations. The Bishop of Elphin, Bishop Kevin Doran and parishioners of the Diocese, are bringing relics home from Lourdes to commence a pilgrimage around Ireland.…
North west farmers braced for farm safety inspections
Farm safety inspections will be taking place across the north west over the next two weeks. A new campaign by the Health and Safety Authority will focus on the dangers of working at height on both small and large farms. Over the last 10 years, there were 98 fatalities as…
Feighan iterates belief that election will be called soon
Sitting TD Frank Feighan has iterated his belief that a General Election will be called this side of Christmas. It comes as Deputy Feighan was selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next election. Fine Gael have now chosen 34 General…
Multiagency operation launched at Strandhill Beach
A multiagency operation was launched at Strandhill Beach yesterday after three paddleboarders were thought to be in difficulty. Sligo Bay Lifeboat was requested to launch by Malin Head Coast Guard at around 1.25pm yesterday afternoon. Rescue 118 was also on the scene. A member of the public…