Human trafficking case adjourned
The case of a Sligo and a Donegal man accused of human trafficking has been put back until November. It’s the first prosecution under new and updated Human Trafficking legislation. 35 year-old Augustin Covaci…
Minister for Agriculture in Leitrim for CAP meeting
The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed is expected in Leitrim tomorrow night. Michael Creed will make a presentation on the planned changes in CAP. Farmers can also ask questions at the meeting which takes place…
Delays on N15 near Grange after van went on fire
Gardai are warning that a stop go system will be in place on the N15 south of Grange for the next hour. (4:30pm) A van went on fire earlier and the Fire Services had to…
Sligo bids to host Irish Golf Open
Sligo Golf Club have launched a bid to host the Irish golf open next year. The Rosses Point club has been proactive in tendering for the right to stage one of the European Tour’s top…
Ballymote man appointed as new administrator of Achonry
A Ballymote, Co Sligo native has been appointed diocesan administrator of the catholic Diocese of Achonry, which includes part of Sligo. He’s Father Dermot Meehan, parish priest of Swinford. The appointment follows the installation last…
International seminar on climate change in Leitrim
An international seminar on climate change is taking place in Leitrim in the coming week. Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) will host the event in Ballinaglera as the final event of its “Climate Change –…
Increased development contributions relate to size of houses
A senior engineer with Sligo County Council says proposed increases in development contributions is solely related to the size of houses that are being built. He was commenting after some rural councillors voiced fears that…
