Coffee is good for you, new study reveals
Have you had your first cup of coffee yet this morning? Well researchers claim coffee is more likely to benefit our health than harm it. Experts say drinking 3 or 4 cups a day carries…
INHFA to host national public meeting in Sligo on fodder crisis
Sligo farmer Colm O Donnell, the national president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to act swiftly in putting a fodder aid package in place. He…
Raising awareness of the danger of oil spills on roads
Oil spills are becoming an increasingly common danger on roads in the north west and Donegal County Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the problem. Brian O Donnell, road safety officer with…
Sligo Chamber seeks Business Person of the Year nominations
Sligo Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Sligo Business Person of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Ocean Media, will be presented at the Chamber dinner on Friday, December 1st, in The Clayton…
Investment sought for Sligo whiskey distillery
The promoters of a new whiskey distillery in Sligo are hoping to raise €6m for their project. The Lough Gill distillery is to be established at Hazelwood House, on the shore of Lough Gill. The…
Lough Gill water supply in Sligo now off EPA blacklist
One of the biggest water supply schemes in Sligo is no longer on an EPA blacklist. The Lough Gill Regional Water Supply — the main supplier to the Sligo town area — has been removed…
Buncrana pier tragedy driver may have been three times over legal drink-drive limit
Post mortem results for the driver of the car involved in the Buncrana pier tragedy show he may have been three times over the drink driving limit. A pathologist who examined Sean McGrotty’s body says…
