Historic convent residence in Ballymote up for sale
The former convent of Mercy residence in Ballymote in county Sligo is up for sale. The Earlsfield Convent Residence at Carrowcauly is a two storey basement property on 9 acres of land. There is currently…
Sligo railway worker says they’ve been left with no choice but to strike
Hundreds of people across the Northwest have had to make alternative travel plans this morning because of the rail strike. Fourteen train services between Sligo and Dublin are out of operation because of the row…
Rail travellers face disruption this morning
Hundreds of commuters across the North West face disruption this morning as rail drivers begin a strike. Trains stopped from midnight in the first of five planned strike days. Irish Rail workers argue they haven’t…
‘Community car’ idea for rural areas
A new west of Ireland volunteer group wants a ‘Community Car’ to be set up in rural areas in an effort to stop people drinking and driving. It’s one of a number of proposals to…
Sligo fiddle player wins Fiddler of Dooney
A Sligo fiddle player has won the prestigious Fiddler of Dooney competition for the second year in a row. This year, the winner was Caoimhe Kearins, from the Ballymote branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. She…
Two people taken to hospital following Belleek house fire
Two people had to be taken to hospital following a fire at a cottage in Belleek this morning. The Fire Service in Northern Ireland has confirmed that three units of the brigade were called out…
Sligo restaurateur says North West politicians need to do more to attract investment
A Sligo restaurateur says politicians simply need to do more to attract more investment to the North West. Anthony Gray has made the comments today as he closes his restaurant Tra Bhan in Strandhill to…
