41-year man charged with murder of Donegal woman
A 41 year old man has been charged with the murder of Donegal woman, Lu Na McKinney. The 35 year old from Convoy died while on a boating holiday with her family in Fermanagh earlier…
Retrial date set in Sligo murder case
A 30-year old Sligoman is to be tried again for the murder of a musician from the town in August 2015. The second trial at the Central Criminal Court is expected to take place late…
Sligo councillor calls for fodder scheme to be introduced immediately
A Sligo councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to put in place a fodder scheme for farmers in the north west. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley made the call today at a meeting of…
Tackling climate change will involve ‘difficult decisions,’ warns Sligo council CEO
Sligo councillors have hit out strongly at the government for failing to tackle climate change. One councillor pointed out we are quick to point the finger US President Donald Trump but are doing nothing concrete…
Another car goes off N16 at Foxfield danger spot
Another vehicle has gone off a road in North Leitrim at a spot which a local councillor has been highlighting as a danger area for months. The accident occurred on the N16 at Foxfield, between…
Former mayor calls for all teachers, SNAs to be trained in First Aid
A Sligo councillor wants it to be made compulsory for all teachers and special needs assistants to be trained in First Aid. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says recent statistics show 15 people a day dying…
Collins McNicholas wins Sligo Chamber’s Business of the Year Award
More than 200 people turned out for the annual Sligo Chamber President’s Dinner on Friday night in The Clayton Hotel. The guest of honour was the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan. The highlight of the…
