Minister expects progress on new Garda Station in New Year
The Minister for Justice says he recognises the pressure Gardai at Sligo Garda Station are working in. Charlie Flanagan was given a tour of the station on a visit to Sligo on Friday evening. He…
Globe House residents call for the right to work
The Justice Minister is also facing increased pressure from residents of a Direct Provision centre in Sligo. Residents and campaigners with Globe House took to the streets of Sligo over the weekend calling for their…
Donegal is one of 15 counties for planned late night bus service
A late night rural bus service is being planned for 15 counties with Donegal being one of them. The proposed extended service will be on existing routes while it is being piloted, and is under…
Donegal Cllrs adjourn meeting as Council seeks to hike rates by 5%
Donegal County Councils budget meeting has been adjourned for a second time today as Councillors try to find a solution to a proposed hike in rates for businesses. The county manager has proposed a 5%…
Listen: Minister for Justice says new Garda Station for Sligo is a priority
Photo courtesy of Rory O’Brien Updated 17:30 – Friday: The Minister for Justice says that getting a new Garda Station for Sligo is a priority for him. Minister Charlie Flanagan was taken on a tour…
Sligo officially ends being European Capital of Volunteering for 2017
Sligo has officially ended its year as European Capital of Volunteering. The formal closure of the year took place at a ceremony in Sligo City Hall this afternoon. A special lighting show and the turn…
Gardai, Donegal TD welcome Disclosures Tribunal results
A Donegal TD who raised concerns in the Dail about allegations by a garda from the county has welcomed the results of an inquiry which found the garda’s claims were ‘without any validity.’ Sinn Fein…
