Donegal Minister hails “significant day” over new ATU vet course
It’s a vote in confidence for our region, for young people, and for the future of agriculture. That’s according to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue on the announcement that a new Veterinary Medicine course is to be launched in ATU Donegal, alongside the ATU Galway campus in Mountbellew. …
Sligo residents warned of planned water outage
Residents and business owners in and around Sligo town are being advised of a planned water outage. Water outages are expected to affect the Aylesbury Park, Woodville Court, Second Sea Road, Scarden Beg, Scarden and Strandhill Road from midnight until 4am on Thursday morning. It’s to facilitate leak…
Plight of Sligo Cancer Bus to be heard in the Dáil this afternoon
The issues surrounding the cancer bus from Sligo to Galway will be heard on the floor of the Daíl today. It is widely felt that the current bus is not fit for purpose, as it is not wheelchair friendly and has no toilet facilities. Independent Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin,…
Further warning issued over rogue traders in Co. Sligo
A further warning has been issued over rogue traders targeting homeowners in County Sligo. Last week, residents in North of the County were urged to be on the alert and now there are further reports of the fraudsters operating in the Collooney and Ballisodare areas, again offering tarmac services.…
Sligo claimed to be in strong position despite vacancy rates
There are claims that Sligo is in a much stronger position than most counties across the country, despite having the highest commercial vacancy rate. New figures released by GeoDirectory showed Sligo stood at a 20.5% vacancy rate, which raised concerns of the impact on the area. Mark Cunningham,…
Action called for to prevent illegal camping at Lissadell beach and woods
Sligo County Council have been requested to outline what actions they are taking to prevent an increasing number of people using Lissadell beach and woods as a camping site. There have been significant numbers of tourists setting up tents and parking their camper vans and caravans at Lissadell throughout the…
Donegal County Council under fire over social home delivery
Donegal County Council has come under fire over not building enough social housing. The waiting list in the county is said to be on the increase, with many no longer able to afford to rent in certain towns and villages. Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has launched a…