Dept says ‘no payments’ on illegally burnt land on Killery mountain
The Department of Agriculture says it’s confident that land on Killery mountain on the Sligo Leitrim border was burnt illegally last summer. Sligo Leitrim TD Eamon Scanlon raised the question in the Dail recently of…
Former Senator welcomes new Good Friday drinking laws
A Sligo publican is welcoming the passing of new laws that now pave the way for pubs to open on Good Friday. The bill was passed in the Dail yesterday afternoon and is expected to…
Leitrim County Council expected to ratify new CEO today
The new CEO of Leitrim County Council is expected to be ratified at a meeting later today. Lar Power, currently a Director of Services at Waterford County Council is expected to fill the role in…
Good Friday ban on pubs is lifted
The ban on pubs opening on Good Friday has been abolished. The Dáil approved the measure this afternoon. It’s expected to be signed into law by the President before Good Friday this year. That means…
Ecumenical Service is taking place in Sligo Cathedral tonight
Churches throughout the region are coming together for a week of prayer for christian unity. It will be marked in Sligo by a special ecumenical service in Sligo cathedral this evening at 8 o’clock. Parish…
Irish Rail is adding an extra service from Sligo to Dublin this year
Irish Rail is to add an extra service between Sligo and Dublin this year due to increased demand. There was a 6% increase in passenger numbers on the route according to figures released by Irish…
Farmers need to know if fodder transport payments can be backdated
Farmers are calling for clarification from the Minister for Agriculture on whether the new fodder transport payments can be backdated. Hauliers also want to ensure that VAT will not be applied to the subsidy. Minister…
