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…
New Sligo Leitrim Chief Super-intendent speaks out on new role
The New Chief Super-intendent in Sligo Leitrim says he’s looking forward to the challenge of heading policing in the division. Sligo-native Aidan Glackin was appoint to the top job in Sligo Leitrim by the Garda…
Sinn Fein in Donegal selects Doherty and MacLochlainn
Sinn Fein in Donegal has selected Deputy Pearse Doherty and Senator Padraig MacLochlainn as its Dail candidates for the next general election. The were chosen at a selection convention in Letterkenny last night (Sunday). Among…
